This is a list of characters appearing in the game Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7R) and the Intergrade PS5 Upgrade. Check each character's individual page for advice on the recommended equipment and Limit Breaks to use for each character.

List of Characters

Main Characters
Cloud	Aerith	Barret	Tifa
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AVALANCHE
Jessie	Wedge	Biggs	-
Shinra Company
Sephiroth	Hojo	Reno	President
Rude	Heidegger	Roche	Tseng
Scarlet	Palmer	Reeve	Rufus
Other Characters
Red XIII	Don Corneo	Leslie	Andrea
Madam M	Sam	Kyrie	Zack
Vincent	Jenova	-	-
INTERmission DLC
Yuffie	Sonon	Zhijie	Nayo
Billy Bob	Polk	Nero	Weiss
Melfi	-	-	-

Main Characters

Cloud Strife

Cloud	An ex-SOLDIER: first class, Cloud came to Midgar to start a new chapter of his life as a mercenary. At the invitation of his childhood friend, Tifa, he accepted a job with Avalanche. He may bring his buster sword to bear against Shinra troopers, but he does not care for plight of the planet. For him, this is a job and nothing more. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Cloud Strife

Aerith Gainsborough

Aerith	Aerith is a flower seller who lives in the Sector 5 slums, who first meets Cloud on the streets of Midgar after the bombing of Mako Reactor 1. Shinra has kept a close eye on her ever since she was a child, as she has the ability to hear the voice of the planet. She is often found tending a modest bed of flowers at an old church in Sector 5. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Aerith Gainsborough

Barret Wallace

Barret

The leader of an independent Avalanche cell in Midgar, Barret was disavowed by the old guard for his extreme methods that attracted too much attention. He subsequently came to Midgar, where he resolved to continue to pursue his vendetta against Shinra with a small but trusted group of followers. When not fighting against the corporation, he and his comrades serve in the neighborhood watch and keep the people safe─including his daughter Marlene, who he dotes on as a loving father. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Barret Wallace

Tifa Lockhart

Tifa

A loyal member of Avalanche─an underground organization opposed to Shinra─Tifa also runs Seventh Heaven, a popular bar in the Sector 7 slums. Although she bears a terrible grudge towards Shinra, she is not convinced that bombing mako reactors is the solution. As she struggled to reconcile her cause with her conscience, Tifa was reunited with her childhood friend, Cloud, for the first time in years... Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Tifa Lockhart

AVALANCHE

Jessie

Jessie	A member of the anti-Shinra resistance group Avalanche. In charge of procurement, Jesse obtains all the material needed for the group’s operations, from explosives to fake IDs. Skilled at tinkering with machines, she also earns operating funds by repairing water filtration units and other devices to sell on. A caring sort with a weakness for handsome men. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Jessie

Wedge

Wedge	A member of the anti-Shinra resistance group Avalanche. Wedge is tasked with gathering information and placating rival groups using his impressive list of contacts and personal charm. He also plays the vital role of testing new menu items at Seventh Heaven. The mood maker who eases tensions between the other members, he is a vital part of the team. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Wedge

Biggs

Biggs	A member of the anti-Shinra resistance group Avalanche. With Barret being prone to volatility, Biggs always follows through calmly. Neat and tidy by nature, his favourite things are cleaning and showers. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Biggs

Shinra Company

Sephiroth

Sephiroth	A former SOLDIER who distinguished himself as a hero in the war against Wutai. His accomplishments on the battlefield are so legendary that they inspired countless people to join the military. Official reports state that he died while on a classified mission, though details of the incident are almost nonexistent. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Sephiroth

Professor Hojo

Professor Hojo

Director of Shinra Electric Power Company’s Research and Development Division. He develops various biological weapons, without a care for ethics or morals. If it’s for the sake of his work, he won’t hesitate to take a human life for his experiments. In his previous collaborative research work he performed special surgery on soldiers, increasing their physical power and succeeded in giving birth to SOLDIERs. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Professor Hojo

Reno

Reno	A member of the Turks―a special task force within Shinra's General Affairs Division. Reno stands out due to his fiery-red hair, sardonic grin, and cavalier attitude. Using lightning-quick movements and a specially outfitted truncheon, he toys with his opponents as he unleashes a myriad of attacks. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Reno

President Shinra

President Shinra	Current president of the Shinra Electric Power Company, he single-handedly raised the company up from a small arms manufacturer to the massive conglomerate it is today. He employs cutthroat business tactics to secure profits, going so far as to eliminate any who oppose him. However, he's openhanded to those lucky enough to be in his good graces. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

President Shinra

Rude

Rude	A member of the Turks―a special task force within Shinra's General Affairs Division. Rude is an intimidating presence with his shaved head, sunglasses, and massive frame. He speaks only when absolutely necessary and prefers to use his bare fists and physical prowess to subdue his enemies. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Rude

Heidegger

Heidegger	The director of Public Security, this former commanding officer has been President Shinra's right-hand man since the early days of the company. The president trusts him implicitly, which has made Public Security the most powerful division within Shinra. Like the president, Heidegger is ruthless, and will not hesitate to sacrifice others to get what he wants. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Heidegger

Roche

Roche	A 3-C SOLDIER operator who loves bikes, speed, and anyone capable of going toe-to-toe with him. A demon on wheels, he is ostracized by many in the organization due to his antics and general disregard for anyone's safety. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Roche

Tseng

Tseng	Tseng is the stern leader of the Turks, an investigation unit for the shady Shinra Electric Power Company in Final Fantasy VII Remake. He has been keeping an eye on Aerith ever since she moved to the Midgar slums. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Tseng

Scarlet

Scarlet	Shinra's Director of Advanced Weaponry. During the war, her innovative, high-end armaments brought in a sizable chunk of change for the company. Her wartime efforts, and the resulting profits, saw Scarlet quickly promoted to executive officer. She is highly capable, as one would expect from someone placed in charge of Shinra’s weapons development. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Scarlet

Palmer

Palmer

The Director of Shinra's Space and Aeronautics Division. Palmer is the eldest of the company’s executives but has no real power or influence - his division, originally founded with the latest technology at Shinra’s disposal, has all but folded since it failed to launch a rocket. Because division activities have been suspended indefinitely, Palmer finds himself with lots of time on his hands. He’s fond of butter in his tea and chortles in a distinctive manner. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Palmer

Reeve

Reeve	Director of Urban Planning at Shinra, Reeve is in charge of both the management and upkeep of the city of Midgar. Unlike his colleagues, he is concerned about the slums and aims to improve living conditions for those living below the plate. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Reeve

Rufus Shinra

Rufus Shinra

The son of President Shinra and current Vice President of the Shinra Electric Power Company. He has been away from Midgar, the reason being he's conducting business elsewhere. An immensely prideful man, Rufus has a strong rebellious streak and will choose to instead ignore the orders of the president, his father. Despite being the second-highest executive, Rufus prefers the heat of battle, entering the battlefield armed with a custom-made shotgun and Darkstar, a military canine. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Rufus Shinra

Other Characters

Red XIII

Red XIII	A Beast who uses the words of Man. A body coated in smooth red fur, sharp claws and teeth, a tail flush like flames. It is currently in captivity as a research sample, under the strict confinement of Dr. Hojo. Red XIII is the specimen number assigned to it – in no way a name. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Red XIII

Don Corneo

Don Corneo	The lecherous Don is the true ruler of Wall Market. He hosts nightly auditions for the "next Mrs. Corneo" and although his mouth is as foul as his face, he has an uncanny way with people - even the dregs of society are securely under his thumb. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Don Corneo

Leslie Kyle

Leslie Kyle	Don Corneo's lackey may look young, but he has the heart of an old curmudgeon. His dead-eyed stare and general apathy have earned him pride of place among the don's men. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Leslie Kyle

Andrea Rhodea

Andre Rhodea	Andrea Rhodea is the owner of - and a dancer at - the Honeybee Inn. He is always in search of perfection, vigorously training both his body and mind. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Andrea Rhodea

Madam M

Madam M	The proprietress of a hand-massage parlor in Wall Market, Madam M is a woman of influence within the quarter, she has the authority to approve women for Corneo's auditions... She is prideful, making her only as courteous as her customers are deep-pocketed. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Madam M

Chocobo Sam

Chocobo Sam	Chocobo Sam is a chocobo handler in Wall Market, and the owner of Sam's Delivery. He is also is a shameless gambler, motivated more by the rush of the risk than the potential profit. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Chocobo Sam

Kyrie

Kyrie	A girl from the Sector 5 slums who makes a living by pulling off scams on unsuspecting victims. Although fearless, she often finds herself in trouble. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Kyrie Canaan

Zack Fair

Zack	A mysterious figure from Cloud's past... This page contains spoilers for FF7 Remake, the original FF7, and Crisis Core. Read at your own risk!

Zack Fair

Intergrade and INTERmission DLC Characters

Yuffie Kisaragi

Yuffie Kusaragi	A member of Wutai's elite corps of ninja operatives, Yuffie styles herself as both a ravishing beauty and a world-class materia hunter. Using her signature oversized throwing star and exceptional agility, she is a force to be reckoned with. Determined to reclaim her homeland's former glory—and acting on orders from the government—she sneaks into Midgar. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

Yuffie Kisaragi

Sonon Kusakabe

Sonon Kusakabe

A warrior hailing from Wutai, Sonon trained under Yuffie's father. He experienced the devastation wrought by his country's war with Shinra, and as a result, harbors a deep resentment for the company. He has been assigned to accompany Yuffie as she infiltrates Midgar—essentially making her his boss. Thankfully though, his serious, grounded nature is the perfect foil for his partner’s eccentric personality. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

Sonon Kusakabe

Weiss the Immaculate

Weiss the Immaculate	Weiss is the sadistic ruler of Shinra's top-secret underground research center, Deepground. Out of fear, Shinra have restrained him to a throne deep within the confines of the facility, where he bides his time, waiting to exact his revenge. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Weiss the Immaculate

Nero the Sable

Nero the Sable	Nero is the younger brother of Weiss and a member of an elite unit within Deepground known as the Tsviets. As a result of the experiment that brought him into the world, he has the power to control darkness. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Nero the Sable

Zhijie

Zhijie	Wutaian living in Midgar who acts as the point of contact between the new Wutai government and Avalanche HQ. Zhijie acts as a guide for Yuffie upon her arrival in Midgar in Episode Intermission. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

Zhijie

Nayo

Nayo	Born and raised in the undercity, Nayo is a member of Avalanche HQ who keeps a close eye on the splinter cell's comings and goings. She makes sure that Yuffie and Sonon have the IDs necessary to make it safely to the plate. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Nayo

Billy Bob

Billy Bob	Lifelong undercity resident Billy Bob is the most experienced in Avalanche HQ, though few would know it, given his laidback, laissez-faire attitude. He can often be found at the local bars knocking a couple back, all while gathering intelligence. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Billy Bob

Polk

Polk	Polk, voiced by Daniel Amerman, is the youngest and newest member of Avalanche HQ. He's often treated as the younger brother of the team. While he's dedicated to Avalanche's cause, his current passion is Fort Condor—a board game that’s taken the undercity by storm. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Polk

Melfi

Sonon's late sister. She was killed at the hand's of Scarlet's war machines. Her death is most likely one of Sonon's greatest reasons why he stands against Shinra.
Melfi

Vincent

Vincent Valentine is a former Turk who can transform into various powerful forms due to being experimented on by Hojo. When working as a Turk he fell in love with a Shinra scientist named Lucrecia, who turned out to be his father's former assistant. Vincent's father died shielding Lucrecia from an explosion caused by one of their experiments. Due to Lucrecia's guilt, she left Vincent's affection unreciprocated and had a child with Hojo.

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