Cecil (Dark Knight)
The main character, commander of Baron Kingdoms fleet of military airships. At the kings command, he masters the dark sword, which embodies the power of darkness. He maintains his humanity, however, and as a dark knight will not allow himself to accept Rosas affection. But no one could ever understand the pain and suffering masked beneath his helmet.
Special Command
Dark: Damages enemies by sacrificing Cecils own HP
Kain (Dragoon)
Cecils best friend, who specializes in fighting from the air. Kain comes from a long line of dragoons and is a master of the spear. In Baron, where most soldiers are pressured to master the dark sword, he shuns the path of the dark knight and chooses instead to live as a dragoon. Aloof but compassionate, Kain is a proud warrior who secretly has feelings for Rosa.
Special Command
Jump: Avoids attacks by jumping into the air. Upon landing, causes double damage to the target.
Rosa (White Mage)
Childhood friend of Cecil and Kain, and the heroine of the story. She follows in the footsteps of her mother, who once fought for Baron as a white mage. As her mother did for her father, Rosa studies white magic largely to help Cecil. Although she can be reserved at times, Rosa has a strong will and an adamant side to her that surprises even Cecil.
Special Commands
White: Casts white magic spells
Pray: Prays to the heavens to cast Cure without consuming MP
Aim: Raises the accuracy of the bow and arrow
Cid (Engineer)
Barons chief airship engineer, who loves the skies and being around young people. Since he has just one daughter, he treats Cecil like a son.
Special Command
Study: Scans for enemy weakness and status.
Rydia (Summoner)
A girl who once lived peacefully with her mother in the summoners village, Mist. Like her mother, she has the magical ability to summon beasts, and can cast black magic and white magic spells. Her honest, cheerful, and courageous personality lifts the partys spirits when the going gets rough.
Special Commands
White: Casts white magic spells
Black: Casts black magic spells
Call: Calls summon beasts
OTHER CHARACTERS
Tellah (Wizard)
Tellah now lives in Kaipo, but he spent his younger days as a famous sage in Mysidia. With his intelligence, he managed to decipher ancient magic scrolls. But one day he completely lost control of his magic, and injured many mages as a result. In repentance, Tellah left Mysidia. Eventually marrying an ordinary girl from a nearby village, he was blessed with a daughter named Anna. Since his wifes death many years ago, Tellah has devoted all his attention to Anna. He has a tendancy to lose his head when it comes to his daughter. Over time, he has forgotten most of his magic.
Special Commands
Black: Casts black magic.
White: Casts white magic.
Recal: May cast a powerful forgotten magic.
Edward (Bard)
Edward is prince of Damcyan, heir to become the seventh king of the region. Reared in an indulgent royal family during peaceful times, Edward grew up to be a mild-mannered young man. As a Damcyan royal, it is important to excel in recitation and business skills. Edward has been blessed with a talent for oration, and he is admired by the citizens of the kingdom. Yet he shows no interest in business or wealth. He leaves his kingdom for a while and wanders the world as a bard.
Special Commands
Sing: May have a status effect on enemies
Heal: Partially restores parties HP
Yang (Monk)
Yang is a taciturn, composed man who is a leader of the monks of Fabul. He has trained intensively from an early age and become the most powerful martial artist among his peers. Yet he doesnt bask in his glory, which makes him a character with high repute.
Special Commands
Power: Damage X2 next turn.
Bear: Defense up
Kick: Kicks all enemies for minimal damage.
Palom and Porom
Long ago, magic was sealed away by a wise man. Hence, learning magic was considered a Herculean task. The twins Palom and Porom studied different types of magic from an early age. They both learned at an incredible pace, like the wizards of ancient times. Their parents were astounded at their talent, and decided to place the children under the tutelage of the village elder. Palom is a restless and slightly ill mannered youth, almost always up to mischief. He is often punished for playing pranks on the village elder. Porom, calm and well mannered, assumes the role of the older sister and often scolds Palom for his behavior. The village elder is fond of them both, and has a lot of confidence in their abilities.
Special Commands
White: Casts white magic.
Black: Casts black magic.
Twin: Does a powerful twin spell.
Cry: May confuse enemies
Edge (Ninja)
Edge is the royal prince of Eblan, and the only successor to the throne. A brash and confident young man, Edge hates losing anything or feeling restrained in life. But beneath his intense exterior lies a kind hearted personality. With a resolute sense of justice, he is not easily manipulated by strong individuals. This enduring spirit makes him popular among the masses. He possesses all the nessecary qualities to be a king.
Special Commands
Ninja: Casts ninja magic.
Steal: Steals item from enemy
Throw: Throws any weapon in item inventory.
Fusoya (Lunarian)
FuSoYa is an entity of unknown origin. This creature somehow knows everything: the terrible battles that pervade the earth, the dark conspiracies of a villain, and the distress of a young mans heart filled with destiny. He observes the conflict between two key figures, which will ultimately unseal the legendary path.
Special Commands
Black: Casts black magic.
White: Casts white magic.
Source: Final Fantasy IV game Manual and Official Strategy Guide.
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