Heh, same with me, characters just take on a life of their own, but it becomes so that sometimes I don't even know their lives till they explain it themselves. I often want to give my character unusual names so they're more memorable. 

 I think you're fine with the steam punk attire, we could've one really overboard and have them in clothing made completely of gears! That would be pushing it a little. I like your choice of weapon, very...what's the word?..potent I suppose. So shall we start? Who first?