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The Story:

"This is where the story of Final Fantasy VII begins. It seems that an evil power company called Shinra, Inc. has found a way to mine this life energy, draining it from the earth, and using it to control the universe. Fortunately, a resistance organization know as AVALANCHE, has vowed to put an end to Shinra's destructive practices. The story focuses on Cloud, an ex-soldier of Shinra, who teams up with AVALANCHE, and along the way, encounters some very mysterious and powerful allies who help him fight against the deadly creatures Shinra has created to protect its empire. You, as the game player, will decide their fate.

Featuring seamless 3D gameplay and animation, Final Fantasy VII contains hundreds of pre-rendered, computer-generated backgrounds and features real-time battles, vast map screens, and a complex and engrossing storyline. Published on three CDs, Final Fantasy VII will be one of the largest and most richly detailed gaming experiences ever created." (Taken from http://www.square-enix-usa.com/games/ff7/world2.html)

The Heroes:

Cloud Strife


Job: Mercenary (Ex-SOLDIER)
Age: 21
Weapon: Buster Sword
Height: 5'7''
Birthdate: August 19th
Birthplace: Nibelheim
Bloodtype: AB

The main character of Final Fantasy VII. Originally a member of SOLDIER, he is now a mercenary who will take any job. After being hired by AVALANCHE, he gradually gets caught up in a massive struggle for the life of the planet. His enormous sword can cut almost anything in two.

Tifa Lockhart


Job: Bar Hostess
Age: 20
Weapon: Gloves/Claws
Height: 5'5''
Birthdate: May 3rd
Birthplace: Nibelheim
Bloodtype: B

Bright and optimistic, Tifa always cheers up the others when they're down. But don't let her face fool you, she can decimate almost any enemy with her fists. She is one of the main members of AVALANCHE. She and Cloud were childhood friends, and although she has strong feelings for him, she will never admit it.

Aeris/Aerith Gainsborough


Job: Flower Seller
Age: 22
Weapon: Rod
Height: 5'4''
Birthdate: February 7th
Birthplace: Unknown
Bloodtype: O

Young, beautiful, and somewhat mysterious, Aeris meets Cloud while selling flowers on the streets of Midgar. She decides to join him soon after. Her unusual abilities enable her to use magic, but she seems more interested in the deepening love triangle between herself, Cloud and Tifa.

Barret Wallace


Job: Avalanche Leader
Age: 35
Weapon: Gunarm
Height: 6'5''
Birthdate: December 15
Birthplace: Corel Village
Bloodtype: O

Head of the underground resistance movement, AVALANCHE. He's fighting the mega-conglomerate, Shinra, Inc. which has monopolized Mako energy, building special reactors to suck it out of the planet. Barret depends on brute strength and his "Gun-arm" to see him through. His wife died in an accident several years ago, and he now lives with his daughter Marlene.

Red XIII (Nanaki)


Job: Beast
Age: 48 (16 in human years)
Weapon: Headress
Height: Unknown
Birthdate: Unknown
Birthplace: Cosmo Canyon
Blood type: Unknown

Just like his name says, he is an animal with fire-red fur. But under this fierce exterior is an intelligence surpassing that of any human's. His sharp claws and fangs make him good at close-range fighting, but other than that, not much else is known about him. It's not even certain "Red XIII" is his real name. A real enigma.

Cait Sith


Job: Fortune Teller, Spy
Age: Unknown
Weapon: Megaphone
Height: 3'3''
Birthdate: Unknown
Birthplace: Unknown
Blood Type: Unknown

Cait Sith rides around on the back of a huge stuffed Mog he magically brought to life. Megaphone in hand, he's always shouting orders and creating dopey attacks. When his slot machine attack works, the enemy camp looks like an overturned toy box. His hobby is fortune-telling, but like his personality, it's pretty unreliable.

Cid Highwind


Job: Pilot
Age: 32
Weapon: Spear
Height: 5'8''
Birthdate: February 22
Birthplace: Unknown, lives in Rocket Town
Bloodtype: B

Cid is a tough talking, warm-hearted old pilot who hasn't forgotten his dreams. There's no better pilot who ever flew either on air or by sea. He believes someday he'll fly to the ends of the universe. With his hand-made spear and knowledge of machinery, he throws himself into any attack regardless of the danger.

Yuffie Kisaragi


Job: Materia Hunter (thief/ninja)
Age: 16
Weapon: Shuriken
Height: 5'2''
Birthdate: November 20
Birthplace: Wutai
Bloodtype: A

Although you'd never know if you looked at her, Yuffie comes from a long line of ninja ancestors. She forced herself into the group just to get a certain something... She's sneaky, arrogant and "way" selfish. But with her super shuriken and her special skills, there isn't anyone else you'd rather have on your side in a fight.

Vincent Valentine


Job: Unemployed
Age: 27 (Immortal)
Weapon: Gun
Birthdate: October 13
Birthplace: Unknown
Bloodtype: A

A mystical man, stern and upright while at the same time dark and mysterious. His past connection with Shinra is what made him join Cloud and the others. He may seem frail at first glance, but hidden inside his body lurks a fearsome power.