Name:Squall Leonhart
Age:17
Length:1,70m
Weapon:Gunblade

*The reticent and unwilling hero*
The main character in this story and cadet of the special unit SeeD of the military academy of Balamb Garden. Looking at his anti-social behaviour, he looks very egoistic and he lacks team spirit. Squall is a reticent character, who doesn't like people to interfere with his business. He goes his own way.

Name:Laguna Loire
Age:27
Length:1,73m
Weapon:Machine Gun

*An impassioned man, whose pen is more powerful than a sword*
Laguna is an ex-soldier. He became a journalist. He's a man with a strong will and an unbridled energy. He helps the weak and wipes out the people who opress the weak. He stands strong against evil with his mighty pen.

Name:Seifer Almasy
Age:18
Length:1,85m
Weapon:Cross-Sword

*Squall's rival, who causes trouble*
A candidate for SeeD. He's a talented soldier, but he always disobeys his orders. Because he can't hold his temper, he causes trouble in the Garden. Although he has the same skills and powers as Squall, he regards Squall as his ultimate rival.

Name:Rinoa Heartilly
Age:17
Length:1,58m
Weapon:Blaster Edge

*A pretty and vivacious young lady*
A pretty and vivacious young girl, who can touch people. She's open-hearted and honest about her feelings and always says what she thinks and feels. Because she's so ambitious, she's sometimes 'difficult'.

Name:Quistis Trepe
Age:18
Length:1,65m
Weapon:Chain Whip

*This first-class member of SeeD is Squall's instructor*
Quistis was at the of fiveteen already a SeeD-cadet en now she instructs Squall and his pals in Balamb Garden. She's an expert in using the whip. In contrast to her brave looks, she sometimes has problems with frustrations and becomes depressive.

Name:Selphie Tilmitt
Age:17
Length:1,65m
Weapon:Nunchaku

*A spirited young lady with a unconcerned spirit*
Because of her unguilty appearance and cheerful personality, you might think she doesn't belong on a military academy, but with her unconcerned spirit and relaxed attitude, she knows how to suprise others.

Name:Zell Dincht
Age:17
Length:1,62m
Weapon:Glove

*A cadet of Garden with unequalled skills in the martial arts*
He's an incredible expert in the martial arts. He came to Garden when he was thirteen to follow his grandfather's steps. He's not somebody, who goes through all the facts and he's well-known as a cadet who goes into action before he thinks. But in his heart he's a honest young man, who takes things very serious.

Name:Irvine Kinneas
Age:17
Length:1,80m
Weapon:Shotgun

*An expert in the field of firearms and an perfect womanizer*
Irvine is a excellent sharpshooter from Galbadia Garden and he's well-known as the best shooter in Garden. His famed preference for women is almost as well-known as his accuracy with a rifle. Although he looks insensitive and light-hearted, he is in reality very sensitive and serious.