This is my list of all the characters in FF XII. Sounds pretty boring, but it has my views on the people, so if anyone disagrees, we can chat!! Just comment telling me you disagree, please! ^ ^
Vaan:- Am I the only one thinking, same old, same old? I mean, we did the whole blonde hair, cute in an oh-so-slightly feminine way, reallly cool trousers (:D). Not that I'm complaining at all. I just think that he and Tidus are a little too similar, and remind me of a watered down version of Cloud, who pulled off blonde, spiky hair in a whole new way for me. But I like Vaan as a character. He's an optimistic 17 year old - but then he has to be. His parents died before the Imperial War, so he lived with his brother Reks. But when Reks decided to join in the fight, Vaan went to stay with childhood friend Penelo, until both Reks and Penelo's parents died due to the war. But he has hopes for the future; he knows he wants to be a sky pirate, and own his own airship. Vaan is always hopeful and cheery, which is truly refreshing. In battle, Vaan is a good all-rounder.
Balthier:- The 'leading man' (his words)...of what though, I wonder? He's a 22 year old sky pirate who seems to make up his morals as he goes along, with no regrets. But at least he can admit that. And I love his rings!!! Where can I get some? :D His voice can be a little annoying sometimes, and the gun is a very weak weapon compared to others, but it is very useful having more than one ranged weapon on your side. His character seems pretty new (not the arrogant part, most of the men in FF have that trait, haha), unlike Vaan, but I personally would like to know a bit more about his past. But I gotta admit, he is kinda cute, and there's something verrrry endearing about him... :)
Fran:- Okay, the Viera as a race have got to be the most awesome race in all the FF games!!! (Except maybe the moogles and the chocoobos. But chocobos can't talk, so they don't count XD) She is my personal favourite for party leader - because then I can attack from far away and so get attacked myself less :) - and I love her bow and arrows. And on Shiva, the whole Beserk effect? Cool. Seriously cool. Although, it was annoying that she kept on getting targeted by Vossler...But HER VOICE IS JUST SO ANNOYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I wish I knew how old she was. Vaan had it spot on when he asked, and I can't believe no-one answered him!! >:|
Basch:- It took me about half the game to notice the scar on his face. How bad is that?! But then it just reminded me of Squall...Happy times :D I don't understand Basch as a person. I get that he's loyal to his country and it's royal family and all, and that it must have hurt to lose all his dignity and be branded as a traitor, bla bla bla...but he is just so dull!! Lighten up if you want to make friends, buddy, or else everyone will hate you. Plus, what is with the whole patchwork thing on his chest - I'm worried more about the pink. It's a hideous accesory, and the colours clash way too much - and not in a good way. :D
Ashe:- Another miserable character. Goodie. She needs to learn to smile a bit more. She could stand to learn from Penelo!! She is only 19 years old! I know she lost her husband and her country and all, but still. Also, were we supposed to be shocked when 'Amalia' turned out to be Princess Ashe? It was totally obvious!!! Plus, she's kinda like...I dunno. She acts all tough and everything, and yet she's a bit useless. Plus, there are too many princesses in all the FF games ^ ^ Garnet was definitely the best (but only once she cut off her hair and lost the hideous clip thingy...eww).
Penelo:- A 16 year old orphan, she is one of the only characters who knows how to smile, for god's sake!! She acts as Vaan's older sister a lot of the time, teasing him and yet doling out good advice and a sharp word when he needs it. But I don't ever equip her with the dagger like she should have. She is my pole character (and not just because I wanted to give SOMEBODY a pole ^ ^). She is also someone who I play as a leader a lot, because she's just fun as a person.
So, that's all the main characters...Onto the guests now?
Amalia:- I already covered her in Ashe, but I just wanted to reinforce my point that she is *so* clearly Ashe. Duh!
Basch:- Again, already covered, but before he is a permanent feature in your merry band, you get to cart him around while he wields absolutely no weapon and so deals rubbish damage. Ew.
Lamont? Larsa? Whichever he really is:- Okay, I'll admit it; I found it really hard to believe he was a boy until he started speaking a lot. He just looks unbelievably feminine!!! But he is a good guest character, since he is so generous with his limitless hi-potions. Plus, he's really clever for a twelve year old, and just wants 'what's best for the world'. Yay.
Vossler:- Awesome sword. Not as good as Cloud's, admittedly, but pretty darn amazing nonetheless. XD It is pretty cool how he just hacks down all the bad guys, and he's also a pretty fun guy to fight against, too.
Reddas:- Telekenesis. Nuff said.
