Opening and Characters

The checkered destinies of two men who repeatedly plunge their mighty souls into battle.

As the forefront of a rising tide of violence brought on by Galbadia's war declaration is a SeeD cadet named Squall Leonhart. Serious to a fault, Squall has earned himself the reputation of being a lone wolf. When the job of dealing with the Sorceress behind Galbadia's irrational hostility has fallen to SeeD and Squall, Squall's world is turned upside down as he learns thing he not only knew about his companions, but also things about himself that he has tried to hide for years.

Squall Leonhart

Age: 17

Height: 5'8'

DOB: August 23

Blood: AB

Weapon: Gunblade

Special Skill: Renzokuken

The taciturn and reluctant hero

A cadet in SeeD, the Special Combat Unit of the Balamb Garden Military Academy. His aloof and Anti-Social behavior makes him appear selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. Squall dislikes having others involved in his affairs, and is best described as a lone wolf.

Lucia Sirea

Age: 16

Height: 5'7'

DOB: October 25

Blood: A-

Weapon: Sword

Special Skill: Electric Shock

A quiet girl unless around friends or angered

A cadet in SeeD, she's been in the same classes with Squall Leonhart and Seifer Almasy since she joined and has grown used to, and tired, of their fool-hardy fighting. Though a powerful opponent, Lucia doesn't truly enjoy fighting. Her only reason to joining Garden is her older sister who is a teacher there.

Laguna Loire

Age: 27

Height: 5'9'

DOB: January 3

Blood: B

Weapon: Machine Gun

Special Skill: Desperado

A passionate man whose pen is truly mightier that the sword

An ex-soldier turned journalist, Laguna is a strong willed man with amazing energy. His compassion for the unfortunate drives him to help the weak and bring down their oppressors. Using his writing as a mighty instrument of justice, he stands strong against the evils of the world.

Seifer Almasy

Age: 18

Height: 6'2'

DOB: December 22

Blood: o

Weapon: Gunblade

Special Skill: Fire Cross

Squall's Rival who causes havoc within Garden

A candidate for SeeD. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted soldier, his ability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of 'problematic'. Although recognizing and praising Squall's abilities, Seifer regards him as his ultimate rival.

Lurena Sirea

Age: 20

Height: 5'9'

DOB: February 13

Blood: A-

Weapon: Sword

Special Skill: Wind Blade

A caring woman protective of her younger sister

A good friend of Quistis Trepe since they graduated together three years ago, Lurena's classes are said to be some of the toughest, and fun, classes in Garden. She takes care of her younger sister Lucia and seems to be the only one that can ever get Seifer Almasy to calm down and behave.

Rinoa Heartilly

Age: 17

Height: 5'3'

DOB: March 3

Blood: ?

Weapon: Blaster Edge

Special Skill: Combine (Angelo)

A beautiful, spirited young woman

A lively individual with the ability to touch people's hearts. Open and honest with her feelings, she speaks her mind without reservation. Driven by her ambitions, she can be difficult at times.

Keiran Heartilly

Age: 19

Height: 6'1'

DOB: April 6

Blood: B+

Weapon: Lance

Special Skill: Penetration

A smart-aleck that can cause more trouble than Squall and Seifer together

Though the oldest of the Heartilly children, he is the less responsible of the three. Refusing to stay under his father's figure any longer, Keiran ran off and joined Garden, his sister Rayna following him. Though a smart man, he is cocky and constantly butts heads with Seifer Almasy.

Rayna Heartilly

Age: 19

Height: 5'9'

DOB: April 6

Blood: B+

Weapon: Rapier

Special Skill: Sonic Thrust

A caring spirit who hides a dark side

Keiran's younger twin sister, Rayna often takes up the slack of what her brother doesn't do. Refusing to let her brother go off on his own, Rayna left their family and joined Garden with him. Seen as a book nerd to most, Rayna is the top student in Lurena's class and proud of it.

Quistis Trepe

Age: 18

Height: 5'6'

DOB: October 4

Blood: A

Weapon: Chain Whip

Special Skill: Blue Magic

A top-notch member of SeeD who serves as Squall's instructor

A SeeD cadet at the age of 15, Quistis now instructs Squall and his companions at Balamb Garden. Contrary to her cool exterior, she occasionally has a difficult time coping with frustration, and as a result can become depressed over trivial matters.

Selphie Tilmitt

Age: 17

Height: 5'1'

DOB: July 16

Blood: B

Weapon: Nunchaku

Special Skill: Slot

A funky young woman with a carefree spirit

Selphie seems out of place in a military academy because of her innocent appearance and light-hearted personality. Her happy-go-lucky disposition and laid back attitude tend to catch others off-guard.

Zell Dincht

Age: 17

Height: 5'5'

DOB: March 17

Blood: B

Weapon: Glove

Special Skill: Duel

A Garden Cadet with unsurpassed Martial Arts Skills

Aspiring to become like his grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one to think matters through, he is known to act of the impulse rather than reasoning. At heart, however, he is an honest, dedicated young man.

Irvine Kinneas

Age: 17

Height: 6'0'

DOB: November 24

Blood: A

Weapon: Gun

Special Skill: Shot

An expert gunman and consummate lady's man

Irvine is known as the 'Best shooter in Garden'. His reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well-known as his accuracy with a gun. Although he seems to be uncaring and frivolous at first glance, in reality he is sensitive and serious.

Alena Mythal

Age: 17

Height: 5'6'

DOB: May 9

Blood: A

Weapon: Rifle

Special Skill: Headshot

The only female shooter in Garden

As Irvine Kinneas' partner and rival, Alena is constant with his 'love for the ladies'. Ignoring it as best as she can, her love for guns can outrank even that. She trains to one day beat Irvine and claim the title of 'Best Shooter' but somehow she keeps losing to her partner.

Edea

Age: ?

Height: ?

DOB: ?

Blood: ?

Weapon: ?

Special Skill: Ice Strike

A powerful Sorceress trying to bring havoc to the world

Very little is known about Edea, other than the fact that she has inherited the Sorceress Power at some point in her life. She only recently appeared for the first time, and seemed to be working with Vinzer Deling, the Galbadian President. Her true intentions are unclear, but it seems unlikely that she will bring peace to the warring nation of Galbadia.

Lucas

Age: 28

Height: 6'4'

DOB: ?

Blood: ?

Weapon: ?

Special Skill: ?

A man with secrets hidden behind many doors

Just like Edea, little is known about this silent man other than he is always by the Sorceress' side, almost like her guard.