Hidden Characters
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FINDING YUFFIE
While roaming around a forest, you may run into a strange little girl named Yuffie Kisaragi. Yuffie is a female ninja and a Materia hunter.

Finding Yuffie isn't always easy, although I found her on my very first fight in a forest. You have to walk or drive around any forest area until you encounter her. Yuffie appears just like any other enemy, but she has a temporary name: "Mystery Ninja". She's usually an easy battle, but equip yourself so your well protected against Fire.

After defeating Yuffie you'll go to a small map that has a save point. Yuffie is lying down there, but she's fine. Examine her and you'll start a dialouge.

WARNING! If you want to figure this out on your own, don't look ahead.

First off, don't use the save point. If you do when you return to the main screen she'll be gone along with some of your Gil. Second, don't insult her abilities. She's a ninja and very proud of her skills. Third, don't do anything that might result in you losing sight of Yuffie.

Examine Yuffie and she'll challenge you to another fight.

Yuffie: "You spikey-headed jerk! One more time, let's go one more time"
Answer:Not Interested
Now she's feeling cocky, so she taunts you. Talk to her again. Yuffie: "You're pretty scared of me, huh!?"
Answer:...petrified
She'll start to leave, but turns back and yells:
Yuffie:"I'm really gonna leave!REALLY!"
Answer:Wait a second!
She seems to be getting the picture
Yuffie:"You want me to go with you?"
Answer:...That's right
Yuffie:"Allright! I'll go with you!"
Answer:...Let's hurry on.
You did it! From now on, Yuffie Kisaragi will be under your command.
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FINDING VINCENT
Vincent is locked away in the Shinra Mansion's basement. The door to his room is locked, but the key is easily obtained...sort of. Unlock the safe on the top floor of the Shinra Mansion and fight the boss, Lost Number. After winning the battle, examine the safe to find the Basement key. Unlock the door and talk to Vincent, who's resting in the center coffin. Tell him about Sephiroth and he'll return to sleep. Wake him again and get him to tell you his name. He'll go back to sleep again, but on your way out of the Mansion, he'll stop you and join the team.