That's like asking me to pick my favorite child. Ok, favorite cat.

I can tell you who I really like right now? And granted this doesn't even necessarily have anything to do with just writing ability (though these people can be very, very good) or that I think these are the "best" people in the fed right now. Although one puts up a hell of an argument. These are more or less characters I really jive with because they entertain me, or are particularly well thought out, or just have a fun character basis.

Prolonged explanation aside, my personal short list is Unknown Soldier, Noah Jackson, Tony Santos, and Thunder Knuckles (I really, really like the XBux gimmick).