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.

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...