Characters 

Squall Leonhart

Keeping a somewhat quiet profile, this expressionless and distant teenager devotes his future development in Balamb. Though his ambition isn't shortsided, his team spirit is very much lacking. Equipped with a gunblade, a combined sword and gun, and eager to join the elite military organization known as SeeD, Squall is thrown into the mysterious conspiracy of rivalry in a world soon to be plaqued by chaos.

Zell Dincht

Growing up as an undisciplined "rich boy", Zell joined the Balamb Military Academy at the ripe age of 13 to follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a proud and powerful soldier. His honor and integrity fit his military ideals like a glove. Though he may be short tempered, Zell does possess a thick sense-of-humor. Through his rough attitude and stagnant experience, Zell is a martial arts master and powerful warrior.

Irvine Kinneas

A loner from Galbadia Garden, Irvine is known throughout SeeD as being the best sharpshooter. His impressive shooting accuracy and gun skills are unmatched and seem as equally tuned as his reputation with the ladies. Irvine accompanies Squall and his party on a SeeD mission where his skills are required. Although Irvine appears cool and collected on the outside, his sensitivity and seriousness make him charming.

Quistis Trepe

Joining SeeD at the ripe young age of 15, Quistis' excellent fighting abilities quickly earned her a position at the Garden as a teacher. Well respected throughout the academy, Quistis' devoted students huddle together as "Trepies." Though she has a bold and sharp exterior, her soul is wretched with frustration that makes her vulnerable to the sorrow deep within her heart.

Rinoa Heartilly

Although somewhat shy, Rinoa is very straightforward and honest with those around her. Her tenderness, warm-hearted nature, and kind compassion makes her very endearing. She originates from a forest town called Timber, fighting for their independence against the control from Galbadia. Her initial contact with SeeD starts through Seifer, but her feelings become more directed towards someone else.

Seifer Almasy

Though his skills make him a powerful warrior, his lack of authority and incredibly high ego feed his irresponsibility, eventually losing his right to join SeeD. He considers Squall his rival and continually "shows off" in order to ease the pain of his own failure. Head of Balamb Garden's Disciplinary Committee, Seifer is more of a bully than a true law enforcer.

Selphie Tilmitt

Although she exhibits brute force and total devotion to SeeD, Selphie's kind heart and laid-back attitude seem inexhaustable. Transfering from Trabia Garden, Selphie quickly blends in with her new surroundings. Selphie becomes easily intimidating to Squall by exhibiting a fiesty flare, but her courageous, take-charge personage become respected among her classmates and the group.

Sorceress Edea

A mysterious sorceress obsessed with power. Her lure of control has strongly grasped the Galbadian Army, shifting an enormous amount of power in their favor. With the army at her command and a government conspiracy surrounding her name, the world is gripped in confusion and terror. Her plans are unknown, yet SeeD has learned of her reign and are dispatched to eliminate her.

Laguna Loire

Once a proud Galbadian soldier, Laguna later becomes a successful and determined journalist. Among his friends and comrades, Laguna is a well-respected and optimistic figure, fueled with a passion to assist those in need and fight those who force oppression. His good heart and genuine ambition fall prey to a much bigger concern in his life... Where is Elle?

Ward Zaback

Sporting a scar as a result of an old war injury and looking rough and tough on the exterior, Ward has a kind heart and follows closely with his friends and comrades, Laguna and Kiros.

Kiros Seagul

A close friend to Laguna and devoted comrade, serving alongside him in the Galbadia Army. Though more refined than Ward, Kiros' faith and trust is an equal component of their overall companionship.

Fujin & Raijin

Though mostly quiet and only spurting loud, single words as a means of communication, Fujin has the strength, power, and demeanor of any male warrior. She stands beside Seifer and Raijin as an element of their "posse." However, Raijin is very outspoken, rash, and self-centered. Also a part of Balamb's Disciplinary Committee, Raijin tags along with his posse to enforce Garden rules.