Final Fantasy 16 characters list: Families and factions explained

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Final Fantasy 16 is nigh upon us and in true Final Fantasy fashion, there are a plethora of characters who all tie into the twisting and turning plot. Mercifully, we have the ultimate guide; the FF16 characters list: Families and factions explained to get us all up to speed before we embark on an unforgettable journey.

If you want to get a head start on the story, be sure to check out the FF16 demo which will give you a taste of what’s to come. You can also hear what the protagonist voice actor Ben Starr thought about the Clive controversy surrounding his character's name. Spoiler alert, some people are not of the opinion that Clive is a befitting name for a character in a medieval high-fantasy setting.

We’ll be going through all the characters, what families they hail from and what factions they are aligned with. As launch is but a whisker away, it’s best we get started because, as Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida said, “unless a meteor falls on Japan…” there isn’t going to be a delay, so keep reading to find all you need to know about the movers and shakers of the realm Valisthea.

Dear Clive is the protagonist of the game, so we’ll become very familiar with Mr Rosfield over the course of the game. Clive is the eldest son of the Archduke of Rosaria who was assumed to take on the Phoenix’s flames and become its dominant, but the power went to his younger brother, Joshua, instead — who now harbours the Eikon.

Left without purpose, Clive instead mastered cold steel, with his dedication to this chosen craft coming to fruition when he won the ducal tournament aged 15 and was named the First Shield of Rosaria. His duty becomes guarding the Phoenix and is blessed with the ability to use a part of his fire.

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