Final Fantasy VII/Characters

Cloud Strife



 * Limit Breaks

Growing up in the sleepy mountain town of Nibelheim, Cloud never quite fit in with the other children in the village, though he often tried to get closer to his next-door neighbor, Tifa Lockhart. Hoping to prove his worth, at fourteen he set out to join SOLDIER like his hero Sephiroth. Saying goodbye to Tifa, he left for Midgar to pursue his dream. Seven years later, the two meet again in the Sector 7 slum of Midgar. Tifa has joined AVALANCHE, a rebel group fighting the corrupt and powerful Shinra Electric Company. Cloud, now a mercenary, is hired by the group to destroy the Number One Mako Reactor.

Barret Wallace



 * Limit Breaks

Leader of the terrorist group AVALANCHE, and bitter enemy of the Shinra. He grew up in the mining town of North Corel, where he was involved in a decision to have the town switch from mining coal to using Mako energy, against the protests of his best friend Dyne. The decision turned out to be a disastrous one, and he lost his arm and his friend after an attack from the Shinra. Following the incident, Barret had an operation to have his arm replaced with a gun, and adopted Dyne's now orphaned daughter, Marlene. Seeking answers he couldn't find in Corel, he traveled to Cosmo Canyon where he learned about the harm the Shinra and their Mako reactors were inflicting upon the planet. He eventually ends up in the Midgar slums, in command of a group called AVALANCHE, a rebel group fighting back against Shinra.

Tifa Lockhart



 * Limit Breaks

Bright and optimistic. Tifa always cheers up the others when they're down. But don't let her looks fool you, she can decimate almost any enemy with her fists. She is one of the main members of AVALANCHE. She and Cloud were childhood friends, and although she has strong feelings for him, she would never admit it.

Aeris Gainsborough



 * Limit Breaks

Young, beautiful, and somewhat mysterious, Aeris met Cloud while selling flowers on the streets of Midgar. She decided to join him soon after. Her unusual abilities enable her to use magic, but she seems more interested in the deepening love triangle between herself, Cloud and Tifa. The English version translates her name to Aeris, although in certain circles she may also be known as Aerith.

Red XIII



 * Limit Breaks

Just as his name implies, he is an animal with fire-red fur. But under his fierce exterior is an intelligence surpassing that of any human. His sharp claws and fangs make him good at close-range fighting, but other than that, not much is known about him. It's not even certain that "Red XIII" is his real name.

Cid Highwind



 * Limit Breaks

Cid is a tough-talking, warm-hearted old pilot who hasn't forgotten his dreams. There's no better pilot by air or sea. He believes someday he'll fly to the ends of the universe. With his handmade spear and knowledge of machinery, he throws himself into any attack regardless of the danger.

Cait Sith



 * Limit Breaks

Cait Sith rides around on the back of a huge stuffed Mog he magically brought to life. Megaphone in hand, he's always shouting orders and creating dopey attacks. When his slot machine attack works, the enemy lines look like an overturned toy box. His hobby is fortune telling, but like his personality, it's pretty unreliable.

Vincent Valentine



 * Limit Breaks
 * Getting Vincent in the party

A mystical man, stern and upright while at the same time dark and mysterious. His past connection with Shinra, Inc. is what made him join Cloud and the others. He may seem frail at first glance, but hidden inside his body lurks a fearsome power.

Yuffie Kisaragi



 * Limit Breaks
 * Getting Yuffie in the party

Although you'd never know it by looking at her, Yuffie comes from a long line of Ninjas. She forced herself into the group just to get a "certain something." She's sneaky, arrogant, and way selfish. But with her super shuriken and her special skills, there isn't anyone else you'd rather have on your side in a fight.