...to play? Without spoiling, please.
Is the story different for each character?
Thanks!

Each character has a completely different story, and you have to play through all five to reach the end of the game. Deciding which order to play them in is just a matter of preference.

Thanks! Interesting, I wasn't aware of that.

edit: It's said in the manual; I studied that now thoroughly.
I suggest everyone reads the manual. ;-)