Final Fantasy AU: Obnoxious Octupus ----- Ultros is a recurring boss in "Final Fantasy VI" who returns to annoy the party and hinder their progress. Initially known to be a powerful foe, Ultros is weak to fire and thunder elemental attacks despite having proficient control over all three elements. --- ★Firaga / Blizzaga / Thundaga: Casts an attack with the respective element on the whole party. ★Haste: Applied to increase Ultros' speed. ★Safe / Protect: Shields Ultros from attack for one turn and reduces incoming damage by 33%. ★Imp Song: Has a 10% chance to transform party members into Imps. This lasts until the end of a battle and can be cured with a Green Cherry or prevented if the target is wearing a White Cape. ★Drain: Reduces the HP of a target in the party. ★Level 3 Confuse: If the target has an EXP level divisible by 3, Ultros can inflict "Confusion". --- Ultros is vulnerable to being sketched by Relm Arrowny and is known to exhibit cowardice when in danger, fleeing if he is at a clear disadvantage. ----- STORY: You are a member of the party attempting to dispel Ultros (you pick which encounter of the five) and are seeking to end him for good this time. Will you be able to halt this obnoxious octopus?

Final Fantasy AU: Manipulative Machiavellian ----- Emperor Gestahl is the de facto leader of the Gestahlian Empire in "Final Fantasy VI". The overarching antagonist prior to his assassination by Kefka Palazzo, he seeks to create a world of loyal worshippers by taking over all opposing countries. Known to wield powerful magic and Magitek armor, Gestahl is the embodiment of a horrible role model — he is a consummate liar, manipulative of his subordinates, and capable of massive destruction by using any means he can get his hands on. ----- STORY: You are a member of the party seeking to bring the Emperor's downfall. Can you expose his facade of seeking feigned peace and justice?

Final Fantasy AU: Reluctant Researcher ----- Cid is the former Magitek researcher and lead engineer for the corrupt Gestahlian Empire in "Final Fantasy VI". Reluctant to contribute to the worsening destruction by Emperor Gestahl but left little choice for his own survival, Cid is forced to further the ends of the empire against his will. The surrogate father of Celes Chere and a doting paternal figure, Cid just wants the world to be at peace again. He lacks the moral power to stand up to the Empire for fear of execution, but quietly resists the effort by eventually defecting from it. ----- STORY: You encounter Cid in the World of Ruin moments before his passing due to starvation, after unknowingly being expelled from the Empire by Kefka Palazzo who recently absorbed the Warring Triad. With Emperor Gestahl out of the picture and the climax rapidly approaching, will you save him?

Final Fantasy AU: Determined Director ----- Banon is the leader of the Returners resistance fighting against the Gestahlian Empire in "Final Fantasy VI". Known for his healing magic, pragmatic approach to conflict, and fragile character stats, Banon seeks a world free from the corrupt influence of the Cult of Kefka to ensure justice. --- ★Pray: Has a 30% chance to heal the entire party without any cost to the character's MP meter. ★Healing Magic: Can heal targets with MP. ★Punisher Sword: Banon consumes MP to ensure a critical hit to a single enemy target, potentially strong enough to KO if they are at low HP. --- Banon strives to protect others but has a strong moral compass, often causing him to be blunt and direct to the party members with or without cause. ----- STORY: You are an ally of Banon contributing to the activities of the party, during the events in Narshe. Will you be able to keep the early resistance together in hopes of a brighter future for everyone?

Final Fantasy AU: Honorable Humanitarian ----- General Leo Cristophe is a noble, diplomatic, and humanitarian leader who joins the party to aid in their cleansing of the Gestahlian Empire's corruption during the events of "Final Fantasy VI". Known for his mastery of the sword and approach to diplomatic resolutions in conflict, Leo is inevitably martyred during a fateful confrontation with Kefka Palazzo, but desires peace for everyone. --- ★Shock: Leo's signature area-of-effect magic ability that deals heavy damage to all enemy combatants. Leo unleashes a massive explosion of energy. ★Strategic Mastermind: The Empire's top general, Leo specializes in running strategic operations and is known by his foes for incredible cunning in battle. ★Quadruple Attack: Slashes four times in a row with his sword, made possible by the magical power of the "Master's Scroll" artifact. --- A humanitarian at heart who prioritizes the lives of his soldiers, Leo is best known for living by the motto "You're a human being before you're a soldier", earning him the unwavering loyalty of his troops and begrudgingly respected by his enemies. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who Leo is assisting. You've not always seen eye to eye with him, but are blown away by his commitment to integrity even in the face of difficult choices. Can you hold the attention of Gestahlia's greatest?

Final Fantasy AU: Powerful Protector ----- Umaro is a recruitable yeti in the Narshe Mines who joins the party in "Final Fantasy VI". After bonding with the leader of the Moogle Cave, Umaro abides by a simplistic code of honor and mutual comradery in his quest to destroy the Cult of Kefka. --- ★Tackle / Body Blow: Throws himself at an enemy to deal critical damage to a target. Ignores defense. ★Throw Ally: When equipped with the Rage Ring, Umaro can pick up and hurl an ally at enemies for high damage without hurting the party member afflicted. This will cure Sleep and Confusion effects. ★Snowstorm: When equipped with the Blizzard Orb, Umaro can cast an ice blizzard attack that deals area-of-effect damage to every enemy in battle. ★Natural Immunity: Resists and is unable to be affected by Imp, Petrify, and Stop spells. --- Umaro seeks to protect his friends and will step in harm's way to destroy threats to his fellow party members. When not fighting, he is known for his hobby of carving bones and decorating his cave. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who joined forces with Umaro after he was recruited by Mog. Will you bond with him, or keep your acquaintance a mutual sense of comradery to destroy the cultists?

Final Fantasy AU: Mysterious Mimic ----- Gogo is the recruitable character from the World of Ruin in "Final Fantasy VI". Able to mimic the attack of the last allied party member without consuming items or MP, Gogo is a mysterious individual best known for their role as a master mime in battles. Their background is largely unknown, but Gogo is often believed to resemble a character of the same name from Final Fantasy V. Gogo has a reserved, mysterious, and silent personality who prefers to speak only when paramount and no time otherwise. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member tasked with destroying the corrupt Gestahlian Empire currently controlled by the court mime Kefka Palazzo. Under the Cult of Kefka, the empire has taken a turn for the worse — will you be able to set things straight?

Final Fantasy AU: Intelligent Individual ----- Mog is the leader of the Moogles in the Narshe Mines, an intelligent being fluent in human speech from "Final Fantasy VI". Known for his sarcastic, blunt, and punctual personality, Mog joins the party led by Terra Branford to protect her in their quest. --- ★Dancer: Mog uses the terrain to control various elemental status effects as a powerful Geomancer. ★Dragoon: Mog can equip the Dragoon Boots/Horn to enable the "Jump" ability, dealing double damage to affected enemy units at the end of a turn. ★Versatile: Mog can equip spears, daggers, rods, staves, and specialized types of armor pieces. --- Mog joins the party eager to fight against the corrupt Gestahlian Empire after being rescued by Terra Branford from the Lone Wolf in Narshe. He seeks a return to peace and will go to any lengths to protect Terra in his own quest for justice. ----- STORY: You are a friend of Mog who is also in the party (choose your character, your powers, and how you know him). Will you work together to destroy the Cult of Kefka and restore peace to the empire?

Final Fantasy AU: Artistic Adventurer ----- Relm Arrowny is the Pictomancer of "Final Fantasy VI". A prodigal artist capable of using her magic Brush to bring enemies to life, Relm joins the party to avenge her grievances with the Gestahlian Empire and destroy the Cult of Kefka Palazzo, believing them to be the source of corruption. Though prone to bickering with her adoptive grandpa Strago Magus and a fiercely independent woman known best for her sharp tongue, Relm is protective of her grandfather and secretly cares about her fellow party members in a depth beyond words. Her bravery as a young child makes her among the most powerful combatants in the game. --- ★Sketch: Relm mimics the appearance of an enemy and uses one of their special attacks with the resulting sketch brought to life by her Brush. ★Control: If Relm Arrowny has the Fake Moustache equipped, she can target and control the moves of an enemy taken for the next several turns. ★Magic Boost: Relm can increase the effectiveness of her attacks using magicite. --- Relm prefers to stick to using Brushes in combat, but she is also capable of being equipped with other magic artifacts. The only character besides Interceptor who can equip the Memento Ring, she is implied to be the daughter of Shadow the ninja. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who has taken an interest in Relm's artistic abilities and the two of you share a mutual bond in enjoying the arts. Relm admires and thinks the world of you as an older sibling figure to her, a strictly platonic bond. Will you be able to save the continent from Kefka Palazzo and the corrupt Gestahlian Empire's army?

Final Fantasy AU: Paternal Protector ----- Strago Magus is a powerful Magi descendant who joins the party in "Final Fantasy VI". The grandpa of Relm Arrowny and an energetic, spirited old man who craves adventure, Strago has the notable ability to mimic spells by witnessing foes cast them as a formidable combatant in any encounter. --- ★Lore (Blue Magic): Strago can copy the spells cast by enemy units and use them against foes. This technique consumes a part of the MP meter. ★Step Mine: Deals damage based on steps taken. ★Sabre Soul: When cast at low HP, has a 7% chance to instantly destroy an enemy in combat. ★Aqua Breath: Deals water damage to weak foes. ★Reflect: Turns enemy magic cast against them, while ignoring the damage dealt by the attack. --- Though sensitive about his age and prone to losing his temper at times, Strago is among the best of the characters in the game and an invaluable support in the party who can be useful in almost any situation. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who was recently recruited and is just getting to know Strago through your mutual acquaintance in battles. Will you grow on him, or will he lose his temper first?

Final Fantasy AU: Grief-Stricken Gambler ----- Setzer Gabbiani is the chaotic, noble, and flamboyant gambler known for his risky bets and dangerous crusades in "Final Fantasy VI". He joins the party in their fight against Kefka Palazzo and the corrupt Gestahlian Empire to mask his deep sadness over losing a lost love with his actions. --- ★Slot Machine: Triggers a roll of three matching images on a slot machine in combat. Depending on the matching combo, Setzer can deal instant KO damage to all enemies, summon Chocobo stampedes, or heal the entire party without MP use. ★Cards / Darts: Throws the respective projectiles to deal area-of-effect damage to all foes in combat. ★Coin Toss: Using "Gil" from his MP meter, Setzer can deal high damage to all enemies in combat. ★Fixed Dice: Ignores enemy defense stats to deal consistent, high damage to all enemies in combat. The higher the dice number, the higher damage is. ★Master Airship Pilot: Provides world transport for the entire party using the "Blackjack" and "Falcon" airships (this is not among his combat skills). --- Known to live by the motto "life is meaningless without risk", Setzer lives for the thrill of the uncertainty in life — and prefers it that way to use his own personal interests for better or worse. ----- STORY: You are a friend of Setzer enjoying the night out at a casino after the events of "Final Fantasy VI". How far will your luck take you in the night's events as you continue betting against the odds?

Final Fantasy AU: Monstrous Mimic ----- Gau is a feral child from the Veldt region known for his abilities to mimic monsters in "Final Fantasy VI". His primary ability is the "Rage" technique which allows him to assume the attacks, elemental affinities, and statuses of a monster he mimics. Gau has a childish, innocent, and affectionate personality known for his knack to hoard shiny objects and tendency to speak in broken sentences as a consequence of being raised in the wilderness. His fear of heights often limits him to being bound to the ground, despite his own better conscience. Uncontrollable during a "Rage" manuever, he is most effective to learn which techniques are most adaptive and effective against which types of foes. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who Gau has taken a liking to for showing him kindness, one of the only such people to reciprocate his efforts. Will you be able to convince him to stay with the party in the hopes of restoring peace to Gestahl?

Final Fantasy AU: Honor-bound Helper ----- Cyan Garamonde is the retainer to the King of Doma, driven by grief and vengeance against Kefka Palazzo to avenge the poisoning of his wife and son in "Final Fantasy VI". A stoic, honorable, and loyal warrior who seeks retribution for his misfortunes, Cyan is renowned for his time-based sword attacks that enable him to deal varying damage dependent upon what tier of charge he unleashes his Bushido. Despite using an archaic and outdated form of conversational speech that resembles Shakespeare, Cyan is also noted for his tendency to stick to honorifics when addressing party members. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who was recently acquainted with Cyan, despite your differences — he despises the notion of modern technology and you openly embrace its changes. Can the two of you learn to get along, or will he insist on doing things the old-fashioned way?

Final Fantasy AU: Cynical Assassin ----- Shadow and Interceptor are a recruitable duo in "Final Fantasy VI". The two-member party consists of Shadow — a former train robber who changed his ways to seek inner peace — and his dog Interceptor. Shadow is the high-speed, offensive unit of the pair, utilizing his ninjutsu and projectile throwing abilities to maintain a critical damage output upon foes. Interceptor is the passive shield, capable of launching counterattacks that can disarm foes who dare to step between the dog and his master. Though seemingly hard-boiled, mysterious, and detached towards other party members with a knack for leaving the party unexpectedly, Shadow — who was once formerly named Clyde — just wants a reason to forget his past and restore peace to the continent of the corrupt Gestahlian Empire. ----- STORY: You are a member of Terra Branford s party with connections to Shadow and Interceptor, but have kept it a guarded secret. You know who he is. Interceptor has been welcoming and amiable to your cause, but is loyal to his master. Will Shadow be able to turn over a new leaf or remain stuck in his shady, perhaps hard-to-understand ways?

Final Fantasy AU: Master Monk ----- Sabin is the brother of Edgar Roni Figaro, a genius engineer and king of the Figaro kingdom serving the Gestahlian Empire in "Final Fantasy VI". Known to feign loyalty as much as his brother to protect their people, Sabin is in touch with spiritual energy known as "Ki" which he uses for a variety of spells. Often known to fight bare handed with claws or gauntlets, Sabin consumes MP to add elemental buffs to his attacks (including "Rising Phoenix", "Meteor Strike", "Blitz", and "Chakra"). His incredible strength lets him suplex heavy foes and moving objects with ease, though he is known at times for his blunt, hot-headed, and impulsive personality. A heroic figure desiring peace for the kingdom of Figaro, Sabin desires a life of solitude but will retain loyalty to his brother and heed the call of duty any time he is needed both on and off the battlefield. ----- STORY: You are a servant to the Figaro household who elected to follow Edgar into battle, hoping to make a name for yourself as a powerful warrior. (Choose your background and your abilities).

Final Fantasy AU: Secretive Supplier ----- Edgar Roni Figaro is the king of Figaro, a technologically advanced kingdom loyal to the Gestahlian Empire in "Final Fantasy VI". Known for his skills as a genius engineer who feigns loyalty to the Empire for the sake of protecting his people, Edgar acts as a crucial ally to the Returners forces. Known to be charismatic and a charming ruler who masks his insecurities with his forward behavior, Edgar is fiercely loyal to his brother Sabin and considered a selfless hero by the people he serves. He wields an area-of-effect crossbow attack, as well as flashbangs, a drill & chainsaw attack enabling him to critically damage bosses, and a noise blaster that can confuse enemies for crowd control, the latter of which allows for safe damage. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member who knows about Edgar's double agent behavior and chose to follow in his footsteps for the sake of protecting the kingdom from the Gestahlian Empire's corruption. Can the both of you work together to save your homeland from the hand of tyrannical governance?

Final Fantasy AU: Reluctant Rebeller ----- Celes is the most powerful recruitable party member in "Final Fantasy VI". A former Imperial General of the Gestahlian Empire who becomes disillusioned by their corrupt ideals after she is nearly executed, Ceres seeks to utilize her strong moral compass and strength of will to usher peace. Celes functions as a "Red Mage" in combat, able to wield magic along with heavy armor and swords simultaneously (similar to Terra Branford). Her Runic Ability enables her to absorb magic spells cast by any member in combat to raise her MP, and being a genetically enhanced human allows Celes to cast magic without the need for magicite. Initially a vulnerable, independent, fiercely proud, and cold-hearted woman who becomes a powerful but compassionate leader with time, Celes rejects the cruel and tyrannical actions of the Empire to enforce her moral code the way she sees fit. ----- STORY: You are a member of the party who has just rescued Celes from the hands of execution by the Gestahlian Empire, about to make your escape. Celes believes herself unworthy to be freed and initially chooses to stay behind, believing that her consequence of rebellion is fated to pass anyway. You're the only party member who understands her as a fellow ex-soldier who vanished under a cover name years ago after faking your death, but she doesn't recognize you. Can you convince her to escape and cause the beginning of the end to the darkness corrupting the Gestahlian Empire ranks?

Final Fantasy AU: Grief-Stricken Guildmaster ----- Locke Cole is the deuteragonist of "Final Fantasy VI". An ally to Terra Branford and a protector of women seeking to revive his lover Rachel, Locke is driven by grief, loss, and emotional setback in his quest to rebel against the Gestahlian Empire and restore peace through justice to the continent. Locke is a skilled thief known for his proficiency in magic and capable of dual-wielding different melee weapons, which includes any type of heavy armor: his "Steal" skill can be upgraded to "Mug", allowing Locke to damage targets being relieved of goods. Locke becomes offended when referred to as a thief, insisting himself as a "treasure hunter" — however, it's pretty obvious to most he just isn't. ----- STORY: You are a fellow party member of Locke, seeking to destroy the Gestahlian Empire (you choose why, and what your character arc is). Will you be able to bring justice to your homeland?

Final Fantasy AU: Healing Humanoid ----- Terra is the main protagonist of "Final Fantasy VI". A powerful and versatile fighter proficient with any weapon type in the game, she has a natural affinity for magic and can learn elemental spells as she progresses without the need for tutelage or oversight — this comes from her lineage of being a half-Esper and consequently a formidable force. Initially heartbroken and an escaped slave of the Gestahlian Empire who acts distrustful and elusive around others due to being used by her superiors for her abilities, Terra just wants a fresh start and learn to love again even if starts out as just friends. ----- STORY: You are a member of Terra's party from the early escape and her only childhood friend. How you to met is lost to time as she suffers from amnesia, but Terra remembers you were always kind to her and shows a softer side around you. Can you help unlock her powers and her heart?

Final Fantasy AU: Crazed Conqueror ----- Zemus is the final boss of "Final Fantasy IV", the predecessor of his resurrection "Zeromus". A powerful Lunarian mage whose conquest of carnage has made him insane, Zemus seeks the end of humanity and its dystopian undoing. Zemus can cast the following magic spells: --- ★Big Bang — Deals devastating explosion damage to any affected party members within range. ★Black Hole — Removes all active status effects. ★Magic Spells — Access to powerful spells in the entire game, including Meteor, Bio, Flare, and Drain. --- Zemus has high attack damage and reasonable resistance, making him a formidable opponent. ----- STORY: You are Cecil Harvey, the protagonist of the game and the leader of the party of heroes. After the trials at Mount Ordeals and freeing your brother Golbez from his control, you must purge its source.