Although it’s a constant topic for debate, many people consider the cast of Final Fantasy VI to be one of the strongest in the series due to its memorable characters that appear on both sides of the fence.
We also got to see a female lead in the Final Fantasy series for the first time and were introduced to the glorious Kefka Palazzo.
Main Characters
Final Fantasy VI features a whopping sixteen protagonists to choose from. Many of these have become household names in the minds of Final Fantasy fans due to their sheer diversity and the depth of story presented throughout the narrative.
Terra Branford
Edgar Roni Figaro
Cyan Garamonde
Strago Magus
Gogo
Locke Cole
Sabin Rene Figaro
Shadow
Relm Arrowny
Umaro
Celes Chere
Setzer Gabbiani
Gau
Mog
Villains
Kekfa, oh Kefka. Perhaps the most evil of all Final Fantasy antagonists, he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve ultimate power. Ultros and Typhon also appear to make things even more interesting.
Kefka Palazzo
Typhon
Emperor Gestahl
Dadaluma
Ultros
Dream Stooges
Minor Characters
To supplement the rather expansive list of protagonists, Final Fantasy VI features plenty of supporting characters. Many of these are tied to the protagonists, as the writers looked to provide detailed back stories to help explain character motivations.
General Leo Cristophe
Maduin
Siegfried
Banon
Gungho
Cid Del Norte Marquez
Rachel
Other Characters
Aisha
Biggs & Wedge
Elayne
Interceptor
Lone Wolf the Pickpocket
Owzer
Arvis
Darill
Elder of Narshe
Kappa the Imp
Madeline
Vargas
Baram
Duncan Harcourt
Impresario
Lola
Owain
Yura