These three characters will be in your party for the whole duration of the game.
=== Firion ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Firion.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Firion.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Firion alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Firion alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
He is adopted by Leon's parents as a child and grows up with Leon and Maria as part of their family. They lose their parents when the imperial army of Palamecia attacks the kingdom of Fynn. Firion decides to avenge their deaths by joining the rebel movement against the empire.
He is adopted by Leon's parents as a child and grows up with Leon and Maria as part of their family. They lose their parents when the imperial army of Palamecia attacks the kingdom of Fynn. Firion decides to avenge their deaths by joining the rebel movement against the empire.
Firion starts the game equipped with a '''sword''' and a '''shield'''. The final sword in Final Fantasy 2 can cast a black spell, but Maria is better suited for black magic: it's better to teach Firion a limited number of spells (four white and four black), and leave the rest to Maria and Guy, as outlined below here.
Firion starts the game equipped with a '''sword''' and a '''shield'''. The final sword in ''Final Fantasy 2'' can cast a black spell, but Maria is better suited for black magic: it's better to teach Firion a limited number of spells (four white and four black), and leave the rest to Maria and Guy, as outlined below here.
* '''Starting attributes:''' well balanced
* '''Starting weapon:''' sword
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Red Mage/Wizard (same attributes and weapon)
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=== Maria ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Maria.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Maria.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Maria alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Maria alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
She worries constantly about her brother Leon when he disappears. Even so, she remains steadfast in her fight against the empire.
She worries constantly about her brother Leon since he disappeared. Even so, she remains steadfast in her fight against the empire.
Maria starts the game with the highest intelligence, the attribute that rules '''Black Magic''' proficiency; moreover, she starts equipped with a '''Bow''', and the final bow in the game can cast a black spell. Therefore, she's suited to learn as many black spells as possible.
Maria starts the game with the highest intelligence, the attribute that rules '''Black Magic''' proficiency; moreover, she starts equipped with a '''Bow''', and the final bow in the game can cast a black spell. Therefore, she's suited to learn as many black spells as possible.
* '''Starting attributes:''' high "black" intelligence
* '''Starting weapon:''' bow
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Black Mage/Wizard (same attributes)
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; Guy
=== Guy ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Guy.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Guy.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Guy alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Guy alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
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Guy starts the game equipped with an '''axe''', and the final axe in Final Fantasy 2 can cast a white spell, therefore he should be taught as much '''White Magic''' as possible.
Guy starts the game equipped with an '''axe''', and the final axe in Final Fantasy 2 can cast a white spell, therefore he should be taught as much '''White Magic''' as possible.
* '''Starting attributes:''' high strength, good dexterity
* '''Starting weapon:''' axe
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Warrior/Knight (same attributes and unique weapon type)
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; Leon
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leon.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leon alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
He is Maria's brother, and Firion's adopted brother and best friend. Leon loses his parents when the empire attacks Fynn. He escapes with Firion, Maria, and Guy, but imperial soldiers soon catch up to them and attack. He has been missing ever since.
He's proficient with axes and swords, but at this point of the game you'll have some unused staves with magic properties, and you'll soon find a Holy Spear, too, so train him with these.
== Temporary characters ==
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Each one of these characters will be in the party only in the specified missions.
=== Temporary characters ===
=== Minwu ===
; Minwu
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Minwu.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Minwu.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Minwu alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Minwu alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
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He starts the game with 16 white spells and equipped with a staff. His great curative and protective abilities make for an easy game.
He starts the game with 16 white spells and equipped with a staff. His great curative and protective abilities make for an easy game.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to Salamand|n.2 to Salamand]], [[../Mission to Bafsk|n.3 to Bafsk]], [[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls/Soul of Rebirth|Soul of Rebirth]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' high "white" spirit
* '''Starting weapon:''' staff
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' White Mage/Wizard (same attributes and weapon)
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; Josef
=== Josef ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Josef.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Josef.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Josef alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
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He starts the game with no weapons and with some proficiency in karate (Japanese for "bare hands"), and it's good not to have to worry about buying equipment for one of your characters.
He starts the game with no weapons and with some proficiency in karate (Japanese for "bare hands"), and it's good not to have to worry about buying equipment for one of your characters.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to the Snow Cave|n.4 to the Snow Cave]], [[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls/Soul of Rebirth|Soul of Rebirth]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' high strength and dexterity
* '''Starting weapon:''' karate (bare hands)
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Monk/Master (same attributes and weapon)
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; Gordon
=== Gordon ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Gordon.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Gordon.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Gordon alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
The exiled prince of Kashuan.
The exiled prince of Kashuan.
He starts the game with low attributes and equipped with spear and shield. He will soon become very strong and fast.
He starts the game with low attributes and equipped with spear and shield. He will soon become very strong and fast.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to the Dreadnought|n.5 to the Dreadnought]], [[../Mission to the Colosseum|n.7 to the Colosseum]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' balanced
* '''Starting weapon:''' spear
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' none
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=== Leila ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leila.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leila.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
A female pirate.
A female pirate.
She starts the game equipped with a Thunder spell, a sword and a dagger. Her spell is effective against sea enemies. Leave the swords to Firion and equip her with daggers only, because she's the only character proficient in that weapon type.
She starts the game equipped with a Thunder spell, a sword and a dagger. Her spell is effective against sea enemies. Leave the swords to Firion and equip her with daggers only, because she's the only character proficient in that weapon type.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to Deist|n.6 to Deist]], [[../Mission to Fynn Castle|n.8 to Fynn Castle]], [[../Mission to Mysidia|n.9 to Mysidia]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' high dexterity, low "white" spirit
* '''Starting weapon:''' dagger and sword
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Thief (same attributes and weapons), but not Ninja
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; Ricard
=== Ricard ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Ricard.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Ricard.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Ricard alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Ricard alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
The last of the Dragoons.
The last of the Dragoons.
He starts the game with a spear and a shield, like Gordon, but with better attributes. Although his wisdom suggest he could use white magic, teaching him some black magic will allow him to get the best from his final weapon, the Thunder Spear.
He starts the game with a spear and a shield, like Gordon, but with better attributes. Although his wisdom suggests he could use white magic, teaching him some black magic will allow him to get the best from his final weapon, the Thunder Spear.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to the Mysidian Tower|n.10 to the Mysidian Tower]], [[../Mission to the Cyclone|n.11 to the Cyclone]], [[../Mission to Palamecia|n.12 to Palamecia]], [[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls/Soul of Rebirth|Soul of Rebirth]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' high strength and dexterity
* '''Starting weapon:''' spear
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' none
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=== Character class triangle diagram ===
=== Leon ===
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leon.jpg|thumb|192x192px|left]]
[[File:Final Fantasy II character Leon alt.png|thumb|192x192px|right]]
He is Maria's brother, and Firion's adopted brother and best friend. Leon loses his parents when the empire attacks Fynn. He escapes with Firion, Maria, and Guy, but imperial soldiers soon catch up to them and attack. He has been missing ever since.
He's proficient with axes and swords, but at this point of the game you'll have some unused staves with magic properties, and you'll soon find a Holy Spear, too, so train him with these.
* '''Missions:''' [[../Mission to the Pandaemonium|n.13 to the Pandaemonium]]
* '''Starting attributes:''' high strength and dexterity, more "black" intelligence than "white" spirit
* '''Starting weapon:''' proficient in all weapons (except karate)
* '''Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1:''' Ninja (same attributes and weapons), but not thief
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== Character class triangle diagram ==
This diagram summarizes the abilities of the characters, based on their starting attributes.
This diagram summarizes the abilities of the characters, based on their starting attributes.
He is adopted by Leon's parents as a child and grows up with Leon and Maria as part of their family. They lose their parents when the imperial army of Palamecia attacks the kingdom of Fynn. Firion decides to avenge their deaths by joining the rebel movement against the empire.
Firion starts the game equipped with a sword and a shield. The final sword in Final Fantasy 2 can cast a black spell, but Maria is better suited for black magic: it's better to teach Firion a limited number of spells (four white and four black), and leave the rest to Maria and Guy, as outlined below here.
Starting attributes: well balanced
Starting weapon: sword
Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1: Red Mage/Wizard (same attributes and weapon)
She worries constantly about her brother Leon since he disappeared. Even so, she remains steadfast in her fight against the empire.
Maria starts the game with the highest intelligence, the attribute that rules Black Magic proficiency; moreover, she starts equipped with a Bow, and the final bow in the game can cast a black spell. Therefore, she's suited to learn as many black spells as possible.
Starting attributes: high "black" intelligence
Starting weapon: bow
Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1: Black Mage/Wizard (same attributes)
He possesses enormous discipline and physical strength. Despite appearances, he is very gentle and occasionally naive. He is also capable of communicating with animals.
Guy starts the game equipped with an axe, and the final axe in Final Fantasy 2 can cast a white spell, therefore he should be taught as much White Magic as possible.
Starting attributes: high strength, good dexterity
Starting weapon: axe
Corresponding class in Final Fantasy 1: Warrior/Knight (same attributes and unique weapon type)
He starts the game with no weapons and with some proficiency in karate (Japanese for "bare hands"), and it's good not to have to worry about buying equipment for one of your characters.
She starts the game equipped with a Thunder spell, a sword and a dagger. Her spell is effective against sea enemies. Leave the swords to Firion and equip her with daggers only, because she's the only character proficient in that weapon type.
He starts the game with a spear and a shield, like Gordon, but with better attributes. Although his wisdom suggests he could use white magic, teaching him some black magic will allow him to get the best from his final weapon, the Thunder Spear.
He is Maria's brother, and Firion's adopted brother and best friend. Leon loses his parents when the empire attacks Fynn. He escapes with Firion, Maria, and Guy, but imperial soldiers soon catch up to them and attack. He has been missing ever since.
He's proficient with axes and swords, but at this point of the game you'll have some unused staves with magic properties, and you'll soon find a Holy Spear, too, so train him with these.
