Cloud Strife
At age 21, Cloud Strife leads the life of a mercenary for hire. As an ex-member of Shinra's elite squad known as SOLDIER, his fighting skills are in high demand. Cloud joins the rebel group AVALANCH for their first strike against one of Shinra's huge Mako Reactors that surround the city of Midgar.
Tifa Lockheart
Tifa and Cloud were childhood friends, but parted ways when Cloud left his hometown of Nibelheim to join SOLDIER. When her parents died, Tifa also left Nibelhiem and headed for Midgar. Soon after opening her bar, Tifa's Seventh Heaven, She met Barret and Joined his ragtag group of rebels known as AVALANCHE. It's her goal to make sure Cloud remains with AVALANCHE after his first mission with the team.
Barett Wallace
Barret is the 35-year-old leader of the rebel team known as AVALANCH. He leads the team in the quest to stop Shinra's Mako Reactors and save the life of the planet. Although he is truly devoted to the team, Barret often regrets having to leave his young daughter, Marlene, alone or in the care of others. Barret's motivs are unclear, but most believe that Shinra was somehow responsible for the death of his wife.
Aries Gainsborough
Red XIII (A.K.A. Nanaki)
Cait Sith (& Cait Sith 2)
Cid Highwind
Yuffie Kisaragi
Vincent Valentine
Character details taken from BRADYGAMES Official Final Fantasy VII Strategy Guide
