Name: Cloud Strife
Age: 21
Height: 5' 7"


At the age of thirteen, Cloud left his hometown of Nivelheim to join the Shinra forces. Circumstances forced him from the army, and the ex-Soldier now wanders the world, a brooding mercenary who will accept any job - if the price is right.
Reluctantly allied with the rebel force Avalanche, the fiercely independent Cloud joins their fight to preserve his planet's makou energy. Cloud cleaves enemies in twain with gigantic double-handed swords.

Name: Auron
Age: 35
Height: 6'0"

The legendary guardian who accompanied High Summoner Braska on the pilgrimage to defeat Sin ten years ago. Auron guides Yuna and Tidus on their mission to vanquish Sin once more. He swings his gigantic sword with such power that even the toughest fiends are cut asunder.

Name: Seifer Almasy
Age: 18
Height: 6' 2"

Squall's rival who causes havoc within Garden. A candidate for SeeD. Although Sefier is a natuarally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temp has earned him th label of being problematic. Although recognizing and praising Squall's abilities and powers, he nonetheless regards him as his ulitmate rival.

Name: Cid Highwind
Age: 32
Height: 5' 8"

Foul-mouthed but kind-hearted, Cid can pilot any machine known to man. He was a test pilot for Shinra's rocket in the past, but had to abandon his dreams of flying into space when Shinra cut funding to the project.
Today, he is mayor of Rocket Town, where he can be always be found with his goggles, aviator jacket (with "High Wind" and "Air Master" patches), and several packs of cigarettes. Don't let his agitating attitude put you off; Cid truly has a heart of gold. His long lances give him a decisive advantage in any melee.

Name: Rikku
Age: 17
Height: 4' 8"


Rikku!!! You cannot say she ain't cute. Always happy and careless, Rikku brings the funniest moments and scenes to the game. Back in FFX she was the Al Bhed "Let's do a party tonight!" type of girl.
Now in FFX-2, she is... still the Al Bhed "Let's do a party tonight!" type of girl! Even though she is Yuna's cousins, both are acting like if they were sisters. They are also partners, since Rikku is another member of the Gullwings.

Name: Yuna
Age: 19
Height: 5' 0"


Daughter of high summoner Braska, the second-to-last summoner who was able to defeat Sin 12 years ago. Like her father, she has made an amazing deed of defeating Sin 2 years ago, only this time Sin is gone for good.
With the disappearance of Sin summoners no longer needed to be sacrificed in order for people of Spira to live in peace - therefore aeons (or fayth) were no longer needed as well. Following Sin's defeat Yuna now throws away summoner job - she has chosen more advanced form of artillery... dual guns!

Name: Fran
Age: Unknown
Height: 6' 2"


Fran is Balthier’s Viera partner and airship co-pilot. She has a strong perception of Mist. She has gone against the will of the Viera and abandoned the Wood for the busy cities of the rest of Ivalice. She is a master of weapons and is a loyal companion to Balthier and the party.

Name: Adelbert Steiner
Age: 33
Height: 6'0"

At 33-years-old, Steiner is double the age of the other characters. He is a large knight who clashes with Zidane throughout the game. Steiner is the captain of the Knights of Pluto, the only male squadron in Alexandria, and his only mission is to protect Garet. The tention between Steiner and Zidane grow as he accuses Zidane of being a threat to Garet. Steiner isn't the brightest person in the world and it takes him a good portion of the game to come to terms with Queen Brahine's new behavior. Even when her forces capture him he is convinced it is a communication error. Steiner dosn't have many battle abilites but he can equip the heaviest weapons are armor in the game. And his physical might more hten makes up for his lackings. Eventually his physical techniques brings on a lot of damage.

Name: Vivi Ornitier
Age: 9
Height: 3' 8"


The biggest character next to Zidane, Vivi is a 9-year-old Black Mage who has also forgotten his past. Even though he is very clumsy, Vivi is very powerfull never-the-less. Like all the wizards he is feared and respected all over Gaia. He dosn't know much about himself except for the fact he's the only Black Mage not under the control of Queen Brahne. Vivi joines the party after being caught in the middle of battle between other Black Mages and the band of thieves sent to kidnap Garnet. From then on, Vivi assits the party with a arsenal of Black Magic. If Steiner is in the group Vivi can cast elemental magic on his sword like fire and ice.

Name: Zidane Triball
Age: 16
Height: 4' 8"


The hero of FF9, Zidane follow's Square's typical format of heroism. He's a young boy with a good attitude with no memory of his past until a certin point. He's just your regular 16-year-old with his eyes set on Princess Garnet. "He's a player, or tries to be anyways," says a Square localization expert Marki Yamane. Yamane states "not a jerk, like Squall"-- overal Zidane is an optimistic kid. Zidane is quiet the theif with the a steal command to obtain some of the best items in the game. Other special abilites include the "Whats That?!" command to divert enemy attention and make them turn around. Throughout the story Zidane matures and eventualy seeks to find the origions of his birth.

Name: Squall Leonhart
Age: 17
Height: 5' 8"

The main character of this story and a cadet of the special combat untit SeeD from the Balamb Garden he appears to be selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. An aloof character that dislikes having other involve in his affairs. Squall is best described as a lone wolf.

Name: Zell Dincht
Age: 17
Height: 5' 5"

A SeeD Cadet with u nsurpassed martial arts skills. A incredible martial artist. Aspiring to become like his grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being on that thinks matters through, he is know to act on impulse rater than reasoning. At heart however, he is an honest young man who takes things seriously.