Squall Leonhart Age: 17 Sex: Male Height: 5' 10" (177 cm) Birthdate: August 23 Blood Type: AB Weapon: Gunblade

Squall is FFVIII's main character. He is a quiet man training to become a member of the legendary SeeD. He does care about some things, and if a event or topic interests him, he will become involved in it. His weapon is the new (to FF games) gunblade, which is a combination of a sword and gun. It has been rumored that Squall's relationship with Laguna Loire is founded from a dream. The extent of it is unknown. The name Squall means "passing shower" to implicate Squall's unique assertiveness. His last name, Leonhart, is from FF3, which was only released in Japan.

Rinoa Heartilly Age: 17 Sex: Female Height: 5' 4" (163 cm) Birthdate: Unknown Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Blaster Edge

Though somewhat shy, she is very straightforward and honest with others. She is warm-hearted, and her tenderness and kind compassion make her very endearing. Through the game she develops a relationship (I'd say romantic) with Squall. Her weapon is the projectile weapon called Blaster Edge. Rinoa comes from a forest town called Timber. Galbadia soldiers took over the town, and Rinoa created a resistance movement called Owl of the Forest. Galbadia takes over a satellite system in Dollet and publically declares war against the world. Rinoa learns that a witch is behind Galbadia, and she seeks out SeeD for help in destroying the witch (Edea). Squall, Zell, and Seifer are dispatched to Dollet, accompanied by Rinoa.

Zell Dincht Age: 17 Sex: Male Height: 5' 6" (167 cm) Birthdate: March 17 Blood Type: B Weapon: Glove (uses fists)

Growing up rich, Zell joined Garden at the young age of 13 to follow in his grandfather's footsteps as a pround and powerful soldier. His honor and integrity fit his military ideals. He is short tempered, but he possesses a sense of humor. Through his rough attitude and his experience, Zell is a martial arts master and a powerful warrior.

Seifer Almasy Age: 18 Sex: Male Height: 6' 1" (188 cm) Birthdate: December 22 Blood Type: A Weapon: Gunblade

Although Seifer is a talented and worthy fighter, his temper and lack of responsibility lost him the right to join SeeD. His jealousy of Squall's talent has made him incredibly bitter. His rivalry against Squall feeds his ego and his need to be the best. He bears the same scar as Squall and and also carries a gunblade. Seifer is a law enforcer at the Balamb Garden, assisted by Raijin and Fuujin.

Laguna Loire Age: 27 Sex: Male Height: 5' 11" (181 cm) Birthdate: January 3 Blood Type: B Weapon: Machine Gun(?)

Once a soldier, Laguna has become a successful and outgoing journalist. Among his friends and comrades, Laguna is respected, and an figure of optimism. Laguna originates from Galbadia, and opposing force to SeeD. Laguna has some kind of relationship with Squall, whom he meets in a dream. Laguna's first name comes from Laguna Beach in California.

Selphie Tilmett Age: 17 Sex: Female Height: 5' 1" (157 cm) Birthdate: July 16 Blood Type: B Weapon: Nunchaku

Selphie has joined the Garden as a recomendation to SeeD. She is a friend and classmate of Squall. Not much else is known about Selphie at this time.

Irvine Kinneas Age: 18 Sex: Male Height: 6' (185 cm) Birthdate: November 24 Blood Type: O Weapon: Shotgun

Irvine is a student of the Galbadia Garden, which is responsible for the attack and takeover at the satellite system in Dollet. He is a little overconfident and he claims to be the "best shooter 'round". However, he is somewhat of a loner. He also seems to be a... cowboy.

Quistis Trepe Age: 18 Sex: Female Height: 5' 6" (172 cm) Birthdate: October 4 Blood Type: A Weapon: Chain Whip

At the age of 10, Quistis joined Garden. Her supreme fighting skills got her into SeeD at only age 15. Now, however, she is a teacher at the Garden, where she has been named the "Trepe Teacher" by her students.

Cid Kramer Age: 35 Sex: Male Height: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Unknown

Not much is known about Cid in FFVIII besides that he's the president of Balamb Garden. Squall and others have a shared past in which they've grown to care and respect him. Cid's beliefs on the development of Garden soldiers are relatively humane. His students are elite and are feared all around the Garden. Also, in case you didn't know, Cid has been in all the Final Fantasy games. But he is not the same person every time...

Edea Age: Unknown Sex: Female Height: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Unknown

Edea is obviously the evil force in this game. Not too much is known about her now, but she seems to come from a powerful family of witches and she also appears in a "witch parade" during the game. She is believed to be behind the malevolent intentions Galbadia has made against the world (declared war). In the attack against Dollet and the takeover of their satellite system, Galbadia's president made an official announcement of their declaration of war against the world. Seifer is often seen with her, so I suspect they are cooking up a plan...

Ward Zaback Age: 25 Sex: Male Height: 217 cm Birthdate: February 25 Blood Type: A Weapon: Harpoon

A close friend of Laguna. In a dream, it's rumored that Squall has a vision of Laguna, Ward, and Kiros. All three were soldiers who once served for the Galbadian army.

Kiros Seagul Age: 23 Sex: Male Height: 191 cm Birthdate: July 6 Blood Type: O Weapon: Daggers

A close friend of Laguna. In a dream, it's rumored that Squall has a vision of Laguna, Ward, and Kiros. All three were soldiers who once served for the Galbadian army.

Fuujin Age: 17 Sex: Female Height: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Boomerang or Shuriken

She has an eye patch on her left eye. Her weapon looks like a boomerang or a shuriken. She talks with only Kanji. Like Seifer, she brings pressure to students of the Garden. She is stone-faced and close-lipped. Though she looks cold-hearted, she has passion in her mind. She is strong-minded, and looks down on all men, but is devoted only to Seifer. Therefore, she looks on Squall as her enemy.

Raijin Age: 18 Sex: Male Height: Unknown Birthdate: Unknown Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Club

He is a meaty big man. He has beads on his chest and has a club in his hand. He seems to be poor at thinking deeply and is sometimes deceived or made use of. In a word, he may be undefiled and simpleminded. He is always henpecked by Fuujin. He says one word too many and is kicked by her. As he is devoted to Seifer, he regards Squall with hostility.

Angelo Age: 2 Sex: Female Height: 55 cm Birthdate: December 13 Blood Type: Unknown Weapon: Hrmm...claws?

This is Rinoa's pet dog. I'm surprised there's so much information! She is used in Rinoa's special attacks. Some of these are: Angelo rush, Angelo strike, Angelo canon...