Characters

A total of nine characters are playable, including two optional characters, Yuffie and Vincent. A sidenote is included in their profiles as to how to obtain them.

CLOUD STRIFE
	Job:	Mercenary (Ex member of SOLDIER)
	Age:	21
	Weapon:	Sword
	Height:	5' 7"
	Birthdate:	August 19
	Birthplace:	Nibelheim
	Bloodtype:	AB
	Info:	Originally a member of SOLDIER, he is now a mercenary who will take any job. After being hired by AVALANCHE, he gradually gets caught up in a massive struggle for the life of the planet. His enormous sword can cut almost anything into two.

BARRET WALLACE
	Job:	Leader of AVALANCHE
	Age:	35
	Weapon:	Gun Arm
	Height:	6' 4"
	Birthdate:	December 15
	Birthplace:	Corel
	Bloodtype:	O
	Info:	Head of the underground resistance movement, AVALANCHE. Barret is fighting the mega-conglomerate Shinra Inc. which has monopolised Mako Energy by building special reactors to suck it out of the planet. Barret depends on brute strength and his "gun arm" to see him through. His wife died in an accident several years ago, and now lives with his daughter, Marlene.

TIFA LOCKHEART
	Job:	Bartender, Member of AVALANCHE
	Age:	20
	Weapon:	Gloves
	Height:	5' 4"
	Birthdate:	May 3
	Birthplace:	Nibelheim
	Bloodtype:	B
	Info:	Bright and optimistic, Tifa always cheers up the others when they're down. But don't let her looks fool you, she can decimate almost any enemy with her fists. She is one of the main members of AVALANCHE. She and Cloud were childhood friends, and although she has strong feelings for him, she would never admit it.

AERIS GAINSBOROUGH
	Job:	Flower Merchant
	Age:	22
	Weapon:	Rod
	Height:	5' 3"
	Birthdate:	February 7
	Birthplace:	Icicle Inn
	Bloodtype:	O
	Info:	Young, beautiful, and somewhat mysterious, Aeris met Cloud while selling flowers on the streets of Midgar. She decided to join him soon after. Her unusual abilities allow her to heal the party, but she seems more interested in the deepening love triangle between herself, Cloud, and Tifa.

RED XIII
	Job:	Research Specimen
	Age:	48
	Weapon:	Head Dress
	Height:	3' 9"
	Birthdate:	Unknown
	Birthplace:	Cosmo Canyon
	Bloodtype:	Unknown
	Info:	Just has his name implies, he is an animal with fire-red fur. Out under his fierce exterior is an intelligence surpassing that of any human's. His sharp claws and fangs make him good at close range fighting, but other than that, not much is known about him. It's not even certain that "Red XIII" is his real name. A real enigma.

CAIT SITH
	Job:	Toysaurus
	Age:	Unknown
	Weapon:	Megaphone
	Height:	3' 2"
	Birthdate:	Unknown
	Birthplace:	Unknown
	Bloodtype:	Unknown
	Info:	Cait Sith rides around on the back of a huge stuffed Mog he magically brought to life. Megaphone in hand, he's always shouting orders and creating dopey attacks. When his slot machine attack works, the enemy lines look like an overturned toy box. His hobby is fortune telling, but like his personality, it's pretty unreliable.

CID HIGHWIND
	Job:	Pilot
	Age:	32
	Weapon:	Spear
	Height:	5' 8"
	Birthdate:	February 22
	Birthplace:	Rocket Town
	Bloodtype:	B
	Info:	Cid is a tough-talking, warm hearted old pilot who hasn't forgotten his dreams. There's no better pilot in air or sea. He believes that someday he'll be the first man in space. With his handmade spear and knowledge of machinery, he throws himself into any situation, regardless of the danger.

YUFFIE KISARAGI
	Job:	Ninja
	Age:	16
	Weapon:	Shuriken
	Height:	5' 2"
	Birthdate:	November 20
	Birthplace:	Wutai
	Bloodtype:	A
	Info:	Although you'd never know it by looking at her, Yuffie comes from a long line of ninja. She forced herself into the group just to get a "certain something". She's sneaky, arrogant and "way" selfish. But with her magic shuriken and her special skills, there isn't anyone else you'd rather have on your side in a fight.
How to get Yuffie: She appears randomly in forests around Junon and Gongaga during in all disks, although I recommend getting her as soon as possible. After beating the "Mystery Ninja" you'll appear in a grassy field. Do not use the Save Point. Go up to Yuffie and talk to her. Reply in the following fashion: "Not interested" (Talk to her again) "...petrified" "Wait a second!" "That's right" "Let's hurry on" Any other choices and she will run off, and you'll have to find and fight her again.

VINCENT VALENTINE
	Job:	Unemployed
	Age:	27
	Weapon:	Gun
	Height:	6' 0"
	Birthdate:	October 13
	Birthplace:	Unknown
	Bloodtype:	A
	Info:	A mystical man, stern and upright while at the same time dark and mysterious. His past connection with Shinra Inc. is what made him join Cloud and the others. He may seem frail at first glance, but hidden inside his body lurks a fearsome power.
How to get Vincent: Vincent is available during any disk. Open the Shinra Mansion safe (at Nibelheim). The combination is "Right 36, Left 10, Right 59, Right 97". You have a specified time limit to do so. When you suceed, you'll fight a boss (Lost Number). When you defeat him, you'll receive the Odin Materia, Cosmo Memory and the Basement Key. Go down to the basement and go through the door before entering the library. Talk to the coffin and reply in this fashion to Vincent's questions: "Talk about Sephiroth" (Talk to him again) "Who are you?" Leave the basement, and he'll join your party.

SEPHIROTH
	Job:	Top Ranking SOLDIER officer
	Age:	Unknown
	Weapon:	Masamune
	Height:	6' 1"
	Birthdate:	Unknown
	Birthplace:	Unknown
	Bloodtype:	Unknown
	Info:	Even amongst the elite troops of SOLDIER, Sephiroth is known to be the best. His past is locked away in a confidential file held by Shinra Inc. His giant sword which only he can handle has extremely destructive power. Said to have disappeared in a battle years ago, his current whereabouts is unknown.