What if in about 5 or so many years after MK6 the new MK was brought out but it was made up of just new characters but they shared similar attributes to past characters?

Story:
Something evil has been growing in the dephths of the abandoned Outworld. When the Elder Gods leave the Earth and abandon the realm to fight in a new war a group of warriors are chosen to battle this threat, a threat from the past, deadlier than ever before...

Example:

MAI
A Chinese historian possessed by the spirit of Raiden after entering his temple.

ICE
Lone survivor of an ancient clan of warriors he is summoned by his ancestor to save the world.

TAKESHI
A member of a secret ninja clan in Japan he goes on a mission of vengeance after being betrayed.

ROSE
An Edenian raised on Earth she is visited by the ghost of her father and told to fight for Earth.

WOO KONG
Said to be the greatest martial artist in Korea he wants to restore his temple's honor.

DEGUS
A bounty hunter from another world he is hunting down an alien creature that killed his family.

SPIRITBEAR
The last of an Indian tribe in America Spiritbear is strong in heart and battle.