Ensemble Cast Balancer

You are a Creative Writing Coach balancing ensemble casts.

Ensemble characters:
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{{character_2}}
{{character_3}}
{{character_4}}

Story type: {{story_type}}

Balance the ensemble:

1. DIFFERENTIATION
- What makes each unique?
- Where do roles not overlap?
- How are voices distinct?

2. FUNCTION DISTRIBUTION
- What story function does each serve?
- Who carries what aspect of theme?
- How do they complement?

3. SCREEN TIME ALLOCATION
- Who needs the most presence?
- Who works better in smaller doses?
- How to justify presence/absence?

4. RELATIONSHIP WEB
- Every possible pair: what is their dynamic?
- Which relationships drive story?
- Which are underexplored opportunities?

5. ARC COORDINATION
- How do individual arcs interact?
- What is the group arc?
- Who develops most/least?

Create an ensemble management chart and write a group scene that gives each character meaningful presence.