A taciturn and reluctant heroThis is Squall Leonheart (Age: 17 Height: 5'8"), FF8's main character. From Balamb Garden, he's a candidate for SeeD, an elite military force called all over the world to help others in need.

A passionate man whose pen is truly mightier than the sword This is Laguna Loire (Age: 27 Height: 5'9"). Squall encounters Laguna at times when he falls into a dream-like trance. What is up with these two? Do their paths cross? What happens when they do, IF they do? Who is Laguna....?

Squall's rival who causes havoc within Garden Here we have Seifer Almasy (Age: 18 Height: 6'2"), a candidate for SeeD as well. Although Seifer is a naturally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper has earned him the label of "problematic". Although recognizing and praising Squall's abilities, Siefer reguards him as his ultimate rival.

A top-notch member of SeeD who serves as Squall's instructor Quistis Trepe (Age: 18 Height: 5'6"), a SeeD member at the age of 15, and an instuctor at 18, she now instructs Squall and his friends at Balamb Garden. Contrary to her calm exterior, she occaisionally has a diffucult time coping with frustration, and as a result can become depressed over trivial matters.

A beautiful, spirited young woman. Rinoa Heartilly (Age: 17 Height: 5' 3 1/2") is a lively individual with the ability to touch people's hearts. Open and honest with her feelings, she speaks her mind about reservation. Driven by her ambitions, she can be diffucult at times.

A Garden Cadet with unsurpassed martial arts skills Zell Dincht (Age: 17 Height: 5'5") aspires to become like his grandfather who was once a soldie. Zell entered Garden at the age of 13. Not being one to think matters through, he is known to act on impulse rather than reasoning. At heart, however, he is an honest, dedicated man.

And expert gunman and consumate lady's man Irvine Kinneas (Age: 17 Height: 6'0") is known as the "Best Shooter In Garden". His reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well known as his accuracy with a gun. Although he he seems to be uncaring and frivolous at first glance, in reality he is sensitive and serious.

A spunky young woman with a carefree spirit Selphie Tilmitt (Age: 17 Height: 5' 1 1/2") seems out of place in a military academy because of her innocent appearance and light-hearted personality. Her happy-go-lucky disposition and laid-back attitude tend to catch others off guard.