In the beginning, Terra storms into Narshe in Imperial MagiTek armor. Her ability to use magic has made her a zombie for the Empire. But when she finds the frozen Esper, her world takes a strange twist and she becomes a rebel. Over the course of the game she will learn to love others, a skill which the Empire squeezed out of her. The success of the Returners depends on her half-esper powers.

Locke plays the suave adventurer and proclaims himself to be a treasure hunter, but others regard him as a thief. But his past is not without pain and tragedy. His skills at appropriating items will save your party money and effort. He remains a constant and true companion through most of your journey.

King Edgar of Figaro secretly supports the Returners while playing lip service to the Empire. His mechanical skills and use of technology become great advantages against the Empire.

King Edgar's brother has studied the ways of the martial arts masters and now he possesses awesome physical skills. After the battle on Mt. Kolts, Sabin becomes one of the most valuable members of your party. His Blitz technique requires dexterity, but the attacks are powerful enough to overthrow many enemies with one hit.

When you first meet Celes, she is an Imperial prisoner, but it turns out that she was once one of the Empire's generals. As an ally, she is a strong fighter and her Runic Blade keeps her in every battle.

Shadow, the lonely ninja, travels the world selling his skills to the highest bidder. His only trusted companion is his dog, Interceptor, who can also help your party. Shadow comes and goes at will.

Brave Cyan loses his family in the horrible poisoning at Doma, but he doesn't lose his nerve. Alone, he sets out to attack the Empire! You'll turn his powerful sword to the good of the Returners and the world.

The Wild Boy of the Veldt, Gau, joins your party if you feed him some meat. He'll reward you with a great prize, but he is a useful ally, too. Gau's Rage attacks can slash through unsuspecting enemies with amazing force.

He's a rich adventurer and risk-taker. Setzer's main contribution to the cause is his Airship, but his fighting skills and special Slot attack prove valuable, too.

The villagers of Thamasa all have magical abilities, but Strago is the most powerful of them. He can learn the spells of enemies and use them, but he must first feel their effects in battle.

Strago's granddaughter, Relm, practices an unusual brand of magic. She sketches enemies and learns their skills, which can then be turned against them. She also befriends Interceptor and the bond between girl and dog leads to a dramatic rescue in a burning house.

Most Moogles lead peaceful lives, but now that the Empire threatens all the land, Mog and his brothers know they must help. When Mog joins your party midway in the game, he must still learn many of his powerful dancing attacks.

Although he can't use magic, Umaro is the fiercest physical fighter in the game. He's hardly speedy, so use RunningShoes or cast Haste spells to speed up his slow recovery rate.

Gogo, an eccentric mimic, resides in a strange place on Triangle Island, but you'll have to search in an unusual fashion to find him.

MagiTekArmor wearing Imperial soldiers sent out with Terra to find the frozen Esper. The two soldiers can use the armor they are wearing to send out powerful beams to destory their enemies. These beams include a fire beam, an ice beam, and a bolt beam. They also have the ability to heal using Heal Force.

A bunch a little cute white puff balls. They help Locke protect Terra from the Imperial soldiers. The Moogles even have names. They are Kupek, Kupop, Kumama, Kuku, Kutan, Kupan, Kushu, Kurin, Kuru, and Kamog. They all use different weapons to attack.

Leader of the Returners. Banon's skill allows him to heal everyone in the party.

A lost soul on its way to the other side. The ghost has the ability to possess a monster. If it's successful both the monster and the ghost will disappear.

An Imperial general who sees what the Empire has been doing is wrong and decides to do something about it. Leo's shock attack does massive damage on his oppenent.