Character Name: Terra
Special Skill:
Morph
Magic at Start?-
Yes
Bio:
Terra is the young main character of the game who starts as a mind controlled slave for Emperor Gestahl.  She encounters a mysterious esper and is rescued by a citizen of Narshe.  Terra is one of the few characters that starts with a few basic magic spells but has fairly weak physical attacks.  Much of the story centers around Terra and her encounters with various people on her journey to understand more about herself and her past. 
Character Name: Mog
Special Skill:
Magic at Start- No
Bio:
Mog is the leader of the Moogles that aid Locke in rescuing Terra from the Empire.  Very little is known about the Moogles, and even less as to why they decided to help Terra and Locke.  Perhaps Locke can eventually repay his debt to Mog when the Moogle gets in trouble.
Character Name: Locke
Special Skill:
Steal
Magic at Start?-
No
Bio:
Locke is the "Treasure Hunter" that races off to rescue Terra from the Imperial Soldiers in the Narshe Caves.  Locke needs assistance from the Moogles, but shows his concern about people in general.  Locke relies on his wit and survival skills and can often go on solo missions, but functions must better as part of a group.  His Steal Ability allows you steal items from the enemy, but won't always work and never causes damage, but the Thief Knife allows you to cause damage and steal at the same time.
Character Name: Edgar
Special Skill:
Tools
Magic at Start?-
No
Bio:
The Young Monarch of Figaro, King Edgar is an acquaintance of Locke, who, along with Terra, has arrived in Edgar's Kingdom.  Edgar tries to be a charmer, but is not very successful at it with Terra.  While visiting the castle, Edgar has several dreams about his brother and major events at the castle.  Edgar's Tool command is even better than Terra's magic at the Beginning because the default tool, Autocrossbow, hits all enemies for a lot of damage.  The young king aids Terra and Locke on their quest, but gives Terra very little information to discern their mission.
Character Name: Sabin
Special Skill:
Blitz
Magic at Start?-
No
Bio:
Edgar's brother Sabin rejected the crown because his free spirit wouldn't allow him to sit idly as a monarch.  To avoid getting the crown pushed on him, Sabin fled the city and moved near (Allbrook) and became an apprentice under Master Duncan.  Duncan taught Sabin the Blitz command, a powerful technique that is difficult if you don't know or enter the wrong combo.  The first Blitz Sabin has, Pummel, could come in useful the first time you can control Sabin.  Sabin regrets leaving his brother to be King while Sabin was free, and thus decides to aid his brother in any way he can.
Character Name: Celes
Special Skill: Runic
Magic At Start?- Yes
Bio:
A high-ranked Imperial General turned traitor, Celes is being held in the occupied city of (Allbrook.)  Locke is busy trying to escape the city when he sees Celes being tortured by Imperial Soldiers.  Her Special Skill, Runic, comes in handy on their way to Narshe, but is sometimes difficult and annoying to use.  Celes has some basic magic skills, like Terra, but Celes knew where and why she has these powers.  Described as having a heart as pure as snow, Celes doesn't necessarily inspire confidence of all her new friends. 
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