Final Fantasy 8 Profiles

SQUALL LEONHEART Age: 17 Height: 5 feet 8 inches The taciturn and reluctant hero A cadet in SeeD, the special combat unit of the Balamb Garden Militarn Academy. His aloof and anti-social behavior makes him appear selfish and lacking a sense of team unity. Squall dislikes having others involved in his affairs, and is best described as a lone wolf.

LAGUNA LOIRE Age: 27 Height: 5 feet 9 inches A passionate man whose pen is truly mightier than the sword An ex-soldier turned journalist, Laguna is a strong willed man with amazing energy. His compassion for the unfortunate drives him to help the weak and bring down their oppressors. Using his writing as a mighty instrument of justice, he stands strong against the evils of the world.

SEIFER ALMASY Age: 18 Height: 6 feet 2 inches Squall's rival who causes havoc within Garden A candidate for SeeD. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of "problematic". Although recognizing and praisng Squall's abilities, Seifer regards him as his ultimate rival.

RINOA HEARTILY Age: 17 Height: 5 feet 3 and a half inches A beautiful, spirited young woman A lively individual with the ability to touch people's hearts. Open and honest with her feelings, she speaks her mind without reservation. Driven by her ambitions, she can be difficult at times.

QUISTIC TREPE Age: 18 Height: 5 feet 6 inches A top-notch member of SeeD who serves as Squall's instructor A SeeD cadet at the age of 15, Quistis now instructs Squall and his companions at Balamb Garden. Contrary to her cool exterior, she occasionally has a difficult time coping with frustration, and as a result can become depressed over trivial matters.

SELPHIE TILMITT Age: 17 Height: 5 feet 1 and a half inches A spunky young woman with a carefree spirit Selphie seems out of place in a military academy because of her innocent appearance and light-hearted personality. Her happy-go-lucky disposition and laid-back attitude tend to catch others off guard.

ZELL DINCHT Age: 17 Height: 5 feet 5 inches A Garden Cadet with unsurpassed martial arts skills Aspiring to become like his grandfather who was once a soldier, Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one to think matters through, he is known to act on impulse rather than reasoning. At heart however, he is an honest, dedicated young man.

IRVINE KINNEAS Age: 17 Height: 6 feet 0 inches An expert gunman and consummate lady's man Irvine is known as the "Best Shooter in Garden". His reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well known as his accuracy with a gun. Although he seems to be uncaring and frivolous at first glance, in reality he is sensitive and serious.