Ashe is the daughter and only child of King Dalmasca,
who died during the Archadian invasion. After Dalmasca was conquered, Ashe
disappears and forms the resistance against Archadia. She hopes to free the
people of Dalmasca from the rule of the Empire.
Name - Vaan
Race - Hume
The story follows the lighthearted Vaan; as he deals
with the recent loss of his parents and his determination towards becoming a
renowned sky pirate. Vaan is joined by his girlfriend Penelo. Vaan is a very
nice and pleasing young man from the Dalmasca Kingdom, which is now under the
rule of the Archadian Empire. Vaan lost his family in a previous conflict and
now dreams of commanding an air ship to escape the conquering Archadia. Vaan
joins the resistance in order to free the citizens and the royal family of
Dalmasca.
Name - Fran
Race - Viera
Fran is part of the Viera race and travels the world with
her partner Balthier. She entrusts her faith in combat during her journeys with
Vaan and Ashe. While Fran is proficient when it comes to grappling and fencing
skills, she is also adept in all forms of weapons.
Name - Balthier
Race - Hume
Balthier is a sky pirate and pilots a small ship around
in the skies of Ivalice. With his companion Fran they prefer to be neutral when
it comes to the war between the kingdoms of Ivalice.
Name - Penelo
Race - Hume
Like Vaan, Penelo lost her parents in the
Great War and makes her living at the local bazaar. A great singer, dancer, and
warrior, she is also a headstrong woman with a fierce determination. Penelo is a
16 year old hume who lives near her close friend, Vaan in Rabanastre of
Dalamasca. She lost her family in a previous war and works happily at the
bazaar. Her philosophy is "As long as you never give up, things will get better
down the road." Penelo loves to sing and dance. She learned martial arts from
her older brother, who used to be a knight. Her dancing style is similar to
martial arts, even if she has no actual fighting experience.
Name - Basch
Race - Hume
The older Basch is the more mature character in the
game, much like Auron from FFX and Edgar from FFVI. He was a former general of
Dalmasca, but he killed the king when he found out King Dalamasca sold his
people to Archadia. Basch also killed Vaan's older brother, Reks, when he had
found out the truth. Basch is known as a villian but he travels with Vaan, but
his intentions are still clouded in mystery.
