I don't care much for Machias overall, but I give him extra points because for whatever reason is role in CS3 feels like the most natural extension of his character. Like when they're reintroducing you to Elliot or Laura or whatever I feel like they're just forcing an old cameo in your face out of obligation, but Machias never felt that way for some reason.
Jusis is actually great imo. One of the strongest character arcs in the first 2 Cold Steel games and continued to be enjoyable even in his later appearances.
I didn't do guru this year but
azuarc
can be in my sig anyways.