"A mysterious young woman, born with the gift of magic, and enslaved by the Gestahlian Army...." In the beginning of Final Fantasy VI, Terra is one of two characters able to use magic. She starts out with a limited number of spells, but as her levels increase she will gain more spells. Terra is the only character in the game who can learn every spell in the game, (Even the powerful Ultima spell) without the aid of Espers. Her magical power is also stronger than other characters, especially in Esper form. This makes her a great choice for areas where magic is key to winning battles.

"Treasure hunter and trail-worn traveler, searching the world over for relics of the past...." Not only is Locke a descent fighter, his ability to steal items from enemies is something useful to have. He has the highest dextrarity and speed of anyone in the game. This makes Locke a hard target to hit, and helps his stealing ability. It makes him a must have character in most of the game.

"The young king of Figaro Castle, Imperial ally,and champion of technological revolution..." Edgar is definitely one of the more powerful fighters in the game. His various tools are almost indispensables. He has a vast knowledge of machinery, and has fashioned several tools to use in his fight against the Empire.

"Edgar's twin brother, who traded the throne for his own freedom..." Sabin is perhaps the most powerful fighter in the game. He hits fast and hard, and his blitz techniques are unmatched. If you can get to where you can use his blitz's, he will definitely be one character you will want to keep around.

"He comes and goes like the wind, swearing allegiance to no one. Hidden behind his wintry gaze lies a face known to no one who live..." Throughout the first half of the game, Shadow never really joins the party for good. He does, however, join for the right price three different times. It is not until the second half of the game that he joins for good. Even then, there are certain things you must do to get him. (See the secrets section for more details) He is not the most powerful fighter in the game, but his throwing items more than make up for it. He is also a pretty descent spell caster as well. He is a good character to have, but not as good as say Sabin is.

"A Magitek knight forged by the empire and tempered in battle. None have truely known the woman benieth the Generals guise..." Celes is the only other character who begins the game with the ability to use magic. But it is not really her ability to use magic, that makes her a great asset. Her runic skill is something that is almost a must in major fights. Though Celes is good with swords, her strength is not as good as others. It is best to keep her a a spell caster/absorber.

"A noble warrior of a foreign land. A faithful retainer to his lord and master, he fears not even death..." Cyan's sword strength is enough to rival Sabin's power, but his attacks take more time. This can prove to be troublesome in lengthier fights. But even with this drawback, Cyan proves to be one of the better fighters in the game, and a force to be reckoned with.

"A youth draped in monster hides, his eyes shining with a warm and gentle light..." Gau has no "attack" command at his disposal. He has to rely on either magic, or the rage skills he learns on the Veldt. Though the rage skills are some of the more powerful attacks in the game, he becomes uncontrollable. His skills are also unpredictable, and this makes him a bit detriment in some battles.

"A gambling vagabond who finds freedom from society's narrow views of morality aboard his airship the Blackjack..." Setzer is one of the weakest characters in the game, as far as strength goes. He is a gambler, and even his choice in weapons reflect that. Without a certain weapon, Setzer is a "gamble" to have in the party period. The weapon that makes Setzer a powerhouse is often overlooked. If you can get a hold of his Fixed Dice weapon, and hand him an Offering relic, you will see why. The roll of the dice determines the amount of damage. anything from 10HP to 9999HP regardless of Setzer's level. If you would like some extra damage, equip him with the Genji Glove, and his Dice as the second weapon. With this set up, he almost always eliminates the enemies on screen. Though the Dice are not as powerful as the Fixed Dice, the same rules apply with them.

"A moogle who speaks the words of man, and can summon the earths power with his dance..." This is the first time moogles play a major part in Final Fantasy. Mog is not a powerhouse fighter, but he still holds his own in a fight. He is great with magic, though his dances are somewhat unpredictable. If you can give him the Snow Muffler suit, his damage is reduced to bear minimum. Mog is definitely someone who can serve the party well. Not bad for a pink-winged, pom-pom toting, fluff-ball.

"An elderly gentleman who has spent his whole life pursuing the secrets of monsters..." Strago is a proficient magic user, both in regular magic, and his Lore spells. He can learn a wide range of Lore magic, that can be a great asset to the party in their struggle. He is not a great fighter, but with his magical rods in hand, he can do some higher damage. These rods will also increase the potency of the spells they are infused with.

"In her pictures she catches everything: Forests, water, light...the very essence of the things she paints..." Relm is no fighter by any means. Once you hand her a brush, and let her work her magical drawings...and she can hold up to most any monster. She is the youngest of the crew, and can be a bit annoying. But her talents, and magic skills quickly prove she should be right there with them.

"A yeti with a love for bone carvings. Stronger than a gigas... ...but a bit unruly." Umaro cannot use magic, nor does he have any commands of his own. He is still a force to be reckoned with. When in battle, Umaro is in a berserk state, and pounds the enemy down, until it is dead. You could not ask for a stronger party member, but at the same time you will not have the extra magic or ability in the party.

"A man shrouded in strange clothing...Or perhaps a woman? Perhaps not even human at all..." Basically Gogo has no actions of its own. It looks to the moves of others to decide what to do.Its art of simulation can become very valuable. It can perform almost anything anyone else does before it, without taking the time, or losing MP. It cannot mimic the effects of Relics or Armor, but who needs that when you can mime almost anything else?!?

Minor Characters

"Leader of a mighty resistance, a wise man looking for the last ray of hope..." Bannon has lost his fighting edge a long time ago. But his healing power is still as potent as it was ages ago. With a cast of his heal, he can bring a hurting party back into action. This more than makes up for his poor physical power.

"Willing to help others, even in death...a true friend until the end of all ends..." Ghost is a pretty good fighter, and a welcome ally in this dangerous part of the journey. More so, if Shadow has already left the party. With his ability to possess any living being, and bring them to the other side...he will come in handy at the time.

"Loyal to king, to country, and to his men..A general of morale and integrity, in a world of chaos and destruction..." General Leo is a skilled fighter with a sword. He easily deals massive damage to just about anything. He can also use his Magi-Tek skills with his sword for even more destructive power. Though he begins on the wrong side, he fights for what is right in the end.