Final Fantasy 7: the Supporting Cast

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Supporting Cast

Final Fantasy VII has scores of supporting characters. From ShinRa's executives, to average citizens, there are tons of people for you to interact with that actually assist the storyline. We'll start in Midgar, with the ShinRa executives.

The Executives

	President ShinRa is the heart and soul of ShinRa Inc. at the beginning of the game but is quickly killed off by Sephiroth during the group's raid of the company's Headquarters in Midgar. Little is known of him, save for the fact that he is callous, ruthless and rather rotund.
	Rufus ShinRa is the president's son and only heir, thus VP of the corporation and takes over upon his father's death. More ruthless and cunning than the elder ShinRa, Rufus sets out to rule the world more through force than manipulation.
	"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Palmer is the head of the space program and shows up from time to time during the game. In Rocket Town, his purpose to steal the Tiny Bronco is thwarted, but he does get a few licks in with his Mako Gun. A slovenly coward, Palmer exceeds grossness by requesting lard (of all things) with his tea.
	Scarlett thinks she's dead sexy with her split to the waist dress and bobbed hair. She's more an annoyance than anything, and it's a treat to cut her and her Proud Clod down in Midgar, "kyahaha".
	"Gwahaha", I agree with Rufus, stop with the horse laugh and get some work done. Heidegger essentially runs around laughing and blaming other people for his mistaks, it's a treat to melt him down with the Proud Clod as well.
	Hojo, Hojo, Hojo, where is that rock you slithered out from under? Hojo is another good villain in the shadows. He's the reason you're after Sephiroth in the first place, and he's just a downright nasty person on the whole, I say boooooo to you, professor.
	Ah, Reeve, the sensible, and sensitive executive who actually does care about the population. Reeve's role at the beginning is slight, but you soon learn just how important he is to you once you discover he's controlling Cait Sith.

Non-Executives and Others

AVALANCE	Barret's pals in AVALANCE, Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie are among the first supporters you'll come across. Though you only have minimal contact with them, they do provide a bit of extra reason for Barret's involvement in the chase for saving the planet and destroying ShinRa Inc.
Elmyra	Elmyra is Aeris' foster mother and later cares for Marlene after the destruction of Sector 7. She provides rest for the party at her home, as well as a few items upon your first encounter.
Don Corneo	You'll meet this sleaze-ball and his goons in Wall Market after following Tifa. He's looking for a bride, so you'll have to outwit him with the help of several citizens of Wall Market and the rather hauty Honey Bee Inn. You'll meet up with him again later in Wutai where he'll meet his final demise thanks to the Turks.
Mayor Domino	Domino is the mayor of Midgar, but has no power, he just sits in his office pretending he's making a difference. He'll provide you with a key card if you solve his riddle, it's not hard, and if you answer it right the first time, he'll give you the card and an Elemental materia.
Chocobo Farm	Ah, Choco Bill, Billy and little Chole. They'll provide you with rest, chocobo goods and even house the birds for you, that is, for a price.
Fort Condor	A reactor in the middle of nowhere with a huge bird nesting atop it. ShinRa wants the bird gone but they're meeting with resistance. You can actually obtain some useful items early in the game if you help the men of Fort Condor defeat ShinRa's forces when they attack. The Peace Ring can be obtained here very early on if you're willing to spend the time and Gil on this option little quest.
Priscilla	In lower Junon you'll meet a little girl named Priscilla. She has a pet dolphin whom you'll need the services of, but first you have to rescue her from Bottomswell. Upon reviving her, you'll spend the night in the old woman's house at the entrance of the town, and in the morning you'll meet up with her again. She'll give you the Shiva materia and then a whistle to call Mr. Dolphin so you can reach the top of the communications tower and gain access to upper Junon.
SOLDIERs	In upper Junon you'll be recruited into a little band of two misfit SOLDIERs. They'll provide you with the information you need to complete your duties and even sing you Rufus' theme song.
the Sailors	Also in upper Junon there is a sailor who will provide you a helicopter escort out of the city or to another section of it. In Costa Del Sol, there is another sailor who allow you to stowaway aboard the cargo ship and head back to Junon. This is useful for gathering Gil for the Fort Condor side quest.
Dio	In the Gold Saucer you can meet the owner, Dio, before being sent to Corel Prison. If you go to Speed Square before visiting the Battle Arena he'll introduce himself and tell you about a man in a black cape. He'll also attone for your wrongful imprisonment with a buggy that you need to cross the rapids and get to Gongaga. A bit later, you'll need to revisit Dio and appease him by competing in the Battle Arena to obtain the Keystone. There's also another person in the Goldsaucer who can help you. He's standing away from the Mog House game in Wonder Square. Play the game and then talk to him, he'll give you 30 GP for the tutorial.
Mr. Coates and Ester	In Corel Prison you'll meet a guy named Coates who'll let you out if you win the chocobo races. The catch is, he won't let you ride the elevator up until you've defeated Dyne and show him the pendant Dyne carried. Ester comes in at that point. You can't win a chocobo race without a chocobo and she's willing to provide you with one. From then on, she'll be outside the track entrance in Chocobo Square in the Goldsaucer.
Sleeping Man	Once you've obtained the buggy, head back to Junon and cross the rapids around the mountain. In the cave beyond the river you'll find a sleeping old man. You'll need to wake him in order to obtain Mythril, the item you need to obtain Aeris' Great Gospel limit skill.
Weapon Maker	Across the rapids heading toward Gongaga there's a small cabin. There won't be anybody here at this point in the game, but return later and there will be a man here who makes weapons. The problem is he just doesn't have the right materials. If you've gone to see the sleeping old man, this is your chance to use the spoils of waking him. Give the weapons maker the mythril and he'll let you open one of his safes. Choose the smaller one upstairs, it contains Aeris' final limit skill, Great Gospel. You can also rest here for free.
Zack and his Parents	In the town of Gongaga you'll meet a middle-aged couple who'll ask you about a SOLDIER named Zack. If Aeris or Tifa are in your party, they'll react to this and run out. Zack was Aeris' first boyfriend, and Tifa remembers him from Nibelheim before the fire. He's also the reason why Cloud made it to Midgar after Sephiroth torched Nibelheim.
Bugenhagen and the Construction Worker	In Cosmo Canyon, before going after Red XIII to meet Bugenhagen, you'll see a man in a yellow hardhat walking around near Cosmo Candle. Talk to him and tell him that you're not there to study planet life and he'll fix your malfunctioning buggy for you. Head up the steps and Red will introduce you to his grandfather, Bugenhagen. He'll explain the Lifestream to you, and the workings of the planet, then escort you to the Gi Cave, giving you information throughout and ultimately leading you to Seto's petrified body. Later on, you'll need to return here and fly Bugenhagen to the City of the Ancients where he'll help you with the clues leading to the Ancient Key.
Shera	In Rocket Town you'll meet Shera in Cid's house when you go to see the Tiny Bronco. She'll tell you where to find the "Captain", and then explain why Cid is so callous to her after you return to his home. When the rocket is later launched, Shera will help you get Cid out of his predicament under a slab of steel, and then escort you to the escape pod which she has keep functional.
Godo	Yuffie's father, Godo, is the leader of Wutai. When you first meet him, he denies knowing her, but then has to when she pops down for a spat with him. You have to defeat Godo with Yuffie at the top of the Pagoda in order to receive her final limit skill and the Leviathan materia.
the Excavators	In Bone Village you can dig around the excavation site for the Lunar Harp and uncover a lot of useful things. Vincent's Buntline is here, as is Cid's Mop, the key to Midgar and, of course, the Lunar Harp.
Professor Gast and Ifalna	You can find out about Aeris' true parents in Icicle Inn by going to Ifalna's house and watching the professor's videos. They provide a link back to Aeris, and a few clues to her past as well.
the Old Hag	Inside Great Glacier dwells an old woman who hates hot springs. Touch the hot springs and then touch her before succombing to the cold and she'll get upset. Defeat her and you'll receive the Alexander materia.
Mr. Holzoff	This guy lives at the base of Gaea Cliffs. He'll give you a story of his past and then aid you to the summit by allowing you to rest and giving you tips on climbing. Should you fail to reach the summit and succomb to the cold, he'll rescue you and help you on your way again.
Lucrecia	You can find Lucrecia in her cave behind the waterfall outside Nibelheim on disc 2. You must have Vincent in your party, though, or she won't be here. She'll provide you with a brief glimpse into Vincent's past and some information on Sephiroth, then disappear. On disc 3, return here with Vincent again and she'll appear one last time to give him his Chaos limit skill and the Death Penalty rifle.
Chocobo Sage	In the mountains near Icicle Inn lives and old man called Chocobo Sage. He can give you the information you need on proper breeding and sell you the coveted Sylkis greens.