Final Fantasy XV broke with several franchise traditions, featuring a party of four characters but only one main playable lead, and a massive open world that closely resembles our own.
It was also told in a unique fashion, with other multimedia tie-ins like Kingsglaive, Brotherhood, and even its own demo elaborating on its plot. After a very long development the result is a complicated but compelling tapestry.
Main Characters
For the vast majority of the game, players control Noctis. Each companion is playable in their individual DLC Episodes, however, and they can be unlocked for direct control during battle in the main game by unlocking their respective skills from the Ascension menu (under “Techniques”).
Noctis Lucis Caelum
Prompto Argentum
Gladiolus Amicita
Ignis Scientia
Villains
The mysterious Ardyn is pulling the strings of the Niflheim Empire, and the party will have to contend with its considerable forces along their journey.
Ardyn Izunia
Caligo Ulldor
Gilgamesh
Ravus Nox Flueret
Loqi Tummelt
Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt
Verstael Besithia
Supporting Characters
Despite being quite a small game, Final Fantasy I still featured some memorable cast members. Matoya always sticks out, but it was also the first time we got to see Bahamut. Lest we also forget about Lukahn’s prophecy.
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret
Iris Amicita
Cid Sophiar
Regis Lucis Caelum
Cor Leonis
Nyx Ulric
Aranea Highwind
Cindy Aurum
Sarah
Astrals & the Lucii
Summoned creatures play a prominent role in Final Fantasy XV; known as the Astrals, they challenge Noctis throughout his quest. The Lucii, meanwhile, are the former kings and queens of Lucis, and therefore Noctis’ ancestors. Their roles were expanded in the Royal Edition.
Titan
Shiva
Odin
The Conquerer
The Oracle
The Just
The Warrior
Ramuh
Shiva
Somnus Lucis Caelum, the Mystic
The Clever
Crepera Lucis Caelum, the Rogue
Tonitrus Lucis Caelum, the Fierce
Optimus Lucis Caelum
Leviathan
Bahamut
The Wise
The Wanderer
The Tall
The Pious
Other Characters
Due to its open-world nature, Final Fantasy XV introduces a ton of NPCs as the player pursues sidequests.
Aera Mirus Fleuret
Cid Sophiar
David Auburnbrie
Ezma Auburnbrie
Jeanne Labreigh
Maria
Pryna & Umbra
Solara Aldercapt Antiquum
Titus Drautos
Weskham Armaugh
Biggs Callux & Wedge Kincaid
Cindy Aurum
Dino Ghiranze
Holly Teulle
Kenny Crow
Monica Elshett
Randolph
Takka Bradham
Tony
Wiz Forlane
Camelia Claustra
Coctura Arlund
Dustin Ackers
Jared Hester
Kimya Auburnbrie
Navyth Arlund
Sania Yeagre
Talcott Hester
Vyv Dorden