Name↑ Weapon  Description 
Aeris Staff Seemingly a simple flower girl, her true nature will play a key role in the fate of the planet. Her innate powers make her a powerful magic user.
Barret Gun-arm The leader of AVALANCHE, the underground resistance movement against Shinra. His gruff personality only partially hides his fatherly tenderness.
Cait Sith Megaphone Riding around on the back of a huge stuffed Mog, he seems comical but he hides a dark secret. His artificial body can withstand a lot of punishment.
Cid Spear Although he can be foul-mouthed and insensitive, he is an excellent pilot and still dreams of going into space.
Cloud Sword The character around which the story revolves. Originally a member of SOLDIER, he is hired as a mercenary by the underground resistance movement AVALANCHE.
Red XIII Headdress Although he looks like a wild beast he has a gentle demeanor and a sharp intellect. After being rescued from Shinra he joins the party in their fight to save the planet.
Tifa Glove Usually cheerful and upbeat, she's also a member of AVALANCHE. She and Cloud were childhood friends and now that they've been reunited, old feelings may be returning.
Vincent Gun Dark and mysterious, he feels responsible for the mistakes of his past and wishes to atone. His past connection with Shinra has made him into what he is.
Yuffie Throwing Star She is a spunky ninja girl who happens to be a materia thief. Her incredible speed and agility are her main assets.