PROFILE Age:18 Height:5'7" Weight:105 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Morph - Turn into more powerful being. Power and Defense are doubled.

Daughter of Madonna and the Esper Maduin, Terra is the the unique product of crossbreeding. In the beginning, Terra storms into Narshe in Imperial MagiTek armor. The vile Empire has brainwashed her and is uses her natural magic abilities for its own greedy uses. But when she finds the frozen Esper, something in her awakens, and soon after becomes a part of the rebellion.

Over the course of the game she will learn to love others, a skill which the Empire squeezed out of her. Though she may grow to doubt her signficance, the success of the Returners (and the world) depends on her powers.

PROFILE Age:25 Height:5'9" Weight:147 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Steal - Take item from enemy (Capture - Take item and attack)

Locke plays the suave adventurer and proclaims himself to be a treasure hunter, but others regard him as a thief. His past is shrouded in a veil of tragedy. His skills at appropriating items will save your party money and effort. With the Theif Glove relic he can also attack while he swipes items. He remains a constant and true companion throughout your journey.

PROFILE Age:27 Height:6'2" Weight:169 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Tools - Battle with special contraptions

King Edgar of Figaro secretly supports the Returners while paying lip service to the Empire. When Imperial forces storm his castle, he quickly severs all ties to Gestahl. His mechanical skills and use of technology become great advantages against the Empire. But what secret troubles lie in this womanizing king's past? Only a reuniting with his brother Sabin can reveal the truth.

PROFILE Age:27 Height:6'3" Weight:233 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Blitz - Attack with martial arts techniques

King Edgar's brother has studied the ways of the martial arts masters and now he possesses awesome physical skills. After the battle on Mt. Kolts, Sabin becomes one of the most valuable members of your party. His Blitz technique requires dexterity, but the attacks are powerful enough to overthrow many enemies with one hit. Those familliar with fighting games might be right at home with this brawler.He will acquire more advanced Blitzes as he advances in levels, but only a visit with his teacher can round out his skills.

PROFILE Age:18 Height:5'9" Weight:165 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Runic - Absorb magic as MP

This woman's beauty hides her raw grit and powerful abilities. When you first meet Celes, she is an Imperial prisoner, but it turns out that she was once one of the Empire's generals. Genetically engineered by the Empire to kill without question, she turns against it to prove a powerful ally.

As an ally, she is a strong fighter and her Runic Blade may just save your entire party on several occasions. Like Terra, she is blessed with the "gift" of magic, although hers are present due to a genetic process involving Magicite. Because of this, she will develop powerful magic skills without difficulty.

PROFILE Age:Unknown Height:5'10" Weight:145 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Throw - Toss items at enemy (Interceptor - Counter/block enemy attacks)

Shadow, the lonely ninja, travels the world selling his skills to the highest bidder. His only trusted companion is his dog, Interceptor, who can also help your party. Shadow comes and goes at will. His past, along with his true identity, are shrouded behind his own shadow. His hidden secrets often give him nightmares.

PROFILE Age:50 Height:5'10" Weight:158 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: SwdTech - Charge up for sword attacks

A chivalrous and proper knight, Cyan retains the throne at Doma castle. Brave Cyan loses his family in the horrible poisoning at Doma, but he doesn't lose his nerve. Alone, he sets out to attack the Empire! You'll turn his powerful sword to the good of the Returners and the world, but for him to become a true warrior, he must deal with his losses and loneliness.

PROFILE Age:13 Height:5'3" Weight:169 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Leap/Rage - Learn and use attacks of the enemy

The Wild Boy of the Veldt, Gau, joins your party if you feed him some meat. He'll reward you with a great prize, but he is a useful ally, too. Gau's Rage attacks can slash through unsuspecting enemies with amazing force. Having spent most of his life among the animals of the Veldt, he has learned to immitate their attacks to survive.

Once he has joined the Returners, he will call upon the fighting techniques of the most vicious of beasts against the Empire. Although it may take many battles, Gau has the potential to be a very powerful force... so don't let his lack of equipable weapons turn you away!

PROFILE Age:27 Height:5'9" Weight:136 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Slot - Slot machine gives varying prizes (GP Rain - Toss money at enemy)

A carefree Gambler on the outside, Setzer is hiding a tragic past. The loss of his soulmate, Darryl, haunts his now wealthy lifestyle. He's a rich adventurer and risk-taker. The flip of a coin can make his most important decisions, but eventually he must rely on luck to survive the chance encounters of life.

Setzer's main contribution to the cause is his Airship, but his fighting skills and special Slot attack prove valuable, too. The outcome may lead to victory, but can also prove to be deadly! With the right relic he can use the party's great wealth to smother the enemies in a shower of coins.

PROFILE Age:70 Height:4'11" Weight:94 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Lore - Use magic learned in battle

Descended from the Mage Warriors of legend, the villagers of Thamasa all have magical abilities, but Strago is the most powerful of them. His days are spent taking care of his apparent grandaughter, Relm, while he toils away remembering his brave past. There is one creature he was never able to defeat that lingers on his mind.

He can learn the spells of enemies and use them, but he must first feel and survive their effects in battle. He plays like a Blue Wizard and his magic skills will grow throughout the adventure.

PROFILE Age:10 Height:5' Weight:88 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Sketch - Sketch duplicate of enemy that attacks (Control - Control the actions of an enemy)

In the town of Thamasa also resides a young girl with unique powers but no figures to call mother and father. Strago's granddaughter Relm practices an unusual brand of magic. Don't be fooled by her innocent appearance; armed with brush and canvas, she is a force to be reckoned with.

She sketches enemies and uses their skills, which can then be turned against them. With a Fake Mustache Relic that has long been lost she can control the actions of the monsters themselves and make them do her bidding.

She also befriends Interceptor and the bond between girl and dog leads to a dramatic rescue in a burning house. And, for the record, she is not fooey.

PROFILE Age:11 Height:4' Weight:94 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Dance - Scenic attacks with elements and animals

Most Moogles lead peaceful lives, but now that the Empire threatens all the land, Mog and his brothers know they must help. As the only Moogle with the ability to speak (due to a great intelect),he becomes a special segment of your party.

When Mog joins your party midway in the game (depending on your actions), he must still learn many of his powerful dancing attacks, which is easier said than done! He may also bring along a gargantuan friend.

PROFILE Age:4 Height:6'10" Weight:436 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Rage - Body slam or torpedo enemies (Blizzard - Cold breath attack)

Hidden within the caves of Narshe roams a wild Yeti of fable. Although he can't use magic, Umaro is the fiercest physical fighter in the game. He can't be equipped with armor or weapons, save his weapon of choice, the Bone Club.

A wild beast, he cannot be controlled in battle, but will always fight with you, literally. With the Rage Ring he can fling party members at the enemy for massive damage, and the ellusive Blizzard Orb gives him very cold breath.

Be wary, though: his unique brand of beat-em-up may cost you should the other members of your party become wounded.

PROFILE Age:Unknown Height:5'5" Weight:132 lbs.

SPECIAL SKILL: Mimic - Copy last party action. Can use most other menu commands as well.

'It' has remained hidden for centuries, waiting for the chance to emerge. Gogo, an ellusive mimic, resides in a strange place on Triangle Island, but you'll have to search in an unusual fashion to find him.

Able to combine and use the special techniques of all other allies, 'it' can be made effectively into a one-man fighting team. This Gogo is apparently not related to the one you "fight" in Final Fantasy 5, despite the obvious resemblance between them. The true identity of this character remains a mystery, despite speculation as to his (or her) origin. Is 'it' even human? We may never know...

Supporting NPCs

Special skill: Health - Cure the party

The wise leader of the Returners, Banon's skill allows him to heal everyone in the party. He will play a crucial role in convincing Terra to join the Returners for good, and will prove a strategic edge over the Empire.

He is controllable on the raft ride after the invasion of the Returner's hideout, where he must be protected at all costs. Notice that he bears a striking resemblance to Sabin's teacher and mentor... but that's probably just Square saving memory on sprites. ^_^

Special skill: Possess - Instant kill for enemy and ghost

A lost soul on its way to the other side. The ghost has the ability to possess a monster. If it's successful both the monster and the ghost will disappear.

Ghosts will join your party until they possess a monster, or until they decide to leave. They are prominent in the Ghost Train, but beware the ghosts that are not friendly!

PROFILE Age: 29 Height: 6'1" Weight:155 lbs.

Special skill: Shock - Hit all enemies with burst attack

An Imperial general who sees what the Empire has been doing is wrong and decides to do something about it. Alone, he confronts the Empire with sword in hand. Leo's Shock attack does massive damage on his oppenent.

A very skilled and powerful fighter with a lethal blade that can be used four times in a round (he must have an Offering relic). He is a very fun character, but please, PLEASE respect the fact that you only normally get to use him for one specific battle.