Highlights

  • Final Fantasy 7 is a highly influential game known for its strong and relatable characters, including the infamous villain Sephiroth.
  • The main characters in the game have canonical ages, heights, and birthdays, providing a more detailed understanding of their identities.
  • The upcoming game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is highly anticipated, with promises of a new and potentially changed experience from the original.

Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most influential games in Square Enix’s history. When it first launched on the PlayStation in 1997, the game sent ripples through the roleplaying genre and the video game industry as a whole.

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Final Fantasy 7’s popularity is a testament to its strong characters, who are well-developed and easy to relate to. Their designs are also extremely recognizable - Sephiroth is one of the most infamous video game villains of all time. Even though it’s not explicitly stated in the game, the main characters have canonical ages, heights, and birthdays.

Updated by Jon Eakin on February 15, 2024: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is right around the corner and hotly anticipated, especially after the success of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the promise that not everything may be exactly as we remember from the original. If you're looking for some concrete information and stats on the main characters, we have you covered. This list has been given an infusion from the Lifestream and is better than ever.

16 Tseng

Close up of Tseng, eyes narrowed.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Tseng

30

5'8"

1977

Tseng, director of the special tasks group for Shinra known as The Turks, oversees agents like Rude and Reno as they carry out their operations. He's the equivalent of the director of the CIA, if the CIA worked exclusively for a power company.

At 30 years old, he isn't much older than Reno and is the same age as Rude, but his composed and professional demeanor always makes him seem several years his underlings senior. He held an expanded role in Final Fantasy 7 Remake compared to the original story, but otherwise, it was largely unchanged.

15 Rufus Shinra

Rufus from Final Fantasy VII Remake, propping his chin up against his fist.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Rufus Shinra

25

5'11"

Unknown

Rufus Shinra is 25 years old in the original game, but according to the Remake Ultimania, his age has been changed to 30. His birthday and height are unknown, but by comparing his height to other characters, it can be estimated that he’s approximately 5’11” or 6’0”.

Rufus is the son of President Shinra and is the vice president of his father’s company. He is a major antagonist with intentions of conquering the world with Shinra. According to Aerith, “no one's ever seen him bleed or cry,” showing his inscrutableness. He has a one-on-one fight against Cloud, and like the party, pursues Sephiroth.

14 Reno

Close up of Reno in the church, nightstick slung across his shoulder.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Reno

28

5'7"

1979

Reno is a side character in FF7 belonging to the Turks, who act as officers for Shinra. According to Remake’s Ultimania, he’s 28 years old and born in 1979.

His height is unknown, but we can estimate it by looking at him next to other characters. In Remake, Reno seems to be a similar height to Cloud, so he's somewhere around 5'7". He can often be seen alongside his partner, Rude. His striking red hair and matching red facial tattoos make him stand out among the cast.

13 Rude

Rude in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, taking a fighting stance.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Rude

30

6'0"

1977

Rude is another member of the Turks who is usually seen as a partner with Reno. He often appears alongside him as a mini-boss encounter within the main story but is later shown to have apprehension towards confronting Avalanche, as he has feelings for Tifa, and he won’t damage her when you fight him unless she is the last one standing.

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His age is listed as 30 in the Remake Ultimania, meaning he was born somewhere around 1977. His exact height is a mystery, but he seems quite a bit taller than Reno in Advent Children, so he's likely around the 6'0" range.

12 Cait Sith

Cait Sith FInal Fantasy VII remake, illuminated by fire.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Cait Sith

n/a

3'2"

n/a

Cait Sith is a 3’2” cat that rides a big stuffed Moogle. His birthday and age are unknown as Cait Sith was artificially created rather than being born. He uses megaphones as weapons, and his spells and attacks consist of chance-based ally buffs or enemy attacks.

Cait Sith worked as a fortune-teller in the Gold Saucer before joining Cloud’s party in FF7; his intentions were initially unknown but the party soon learns of Cait Sith’s connection to Reeve, an employee of Shinra who has doubts about the company.

Reeve Tuesti, Shinra Head of Urban Development, is a character who often gets overlooked when people talk about Final Fantasy 7. Following that theme, we thought we'd relegate him to a footnote, the poor guy, and provide his information here. Reeve is 35, born in 1972, and measures in at 5'11".

11 Cid Highwind

Cid Highwind Final Fantasy VII advent children against the backdrop of Midgar.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Cid Highwind

32

5'9"

February 22, 1975

Cid Highwind was born on February 22, 1975, and is 32 years old in FF7. He is 5’8” to 5’10” or roughly 178 cm. Cid’s role in the game is reminiscent of the Dragoon class. He wields spears as his main weapon, does high jump techniques, and hits multiple enemies when he makes an impact. His Limit Break also involves spear attacks and Dragoon abilities.

In the story, Cid is a brash, crude, yet kind-hearted mechanical scientist who dreams of sending a rocket into space. He joins Cloud’s party after Shinra executives attempt to steal one of his prized ships.

10 Vincent Valentine

FF7 Vincent Valentine, close up of Vincent against flames.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Vincent Valentine

57

6'0"

October 13, 1950

Vincent Valentine was born on October 13, 1950, and is 57 years old. He is 6’0” or 184 cm and utilizes a handgun in his combat. Vincent is commonly associated with vampire iconography because he has red eyes and is found in a coffin, though he is not a vampire. His Limit Break has him transform into various uncontrollable beasts.

Vincent was originally a Turk but became a victim of Professor Hojo’s experiments after confronting Hojo about his unethical treatment of Lucrecia in his lab. Vincent is an optional character who you can recruit in Shinra’s mansion, where he is sleeping to atone for his ‘sins.’

At first, Vincent is unwilling to join the party; however, he decides to do so after hearing that they’re going to confront Professor Hojo. Vincent is also the one who tells the party about Sephiroth’s origins.

9 Yuffie Kisaragi

yuffie holding her fingers up in final fantasy 7 rebirth
via Square Enix

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Yuffie Kisaragi

16

5'2"

November 20, 1991

Yuffie Kisaragi was born on November 20, 1991, and is 16 years old in FF7, making her the youngest party member. She is 5’2” to 5’3” and 160 cm. Part of the ninja and thief class, Yuffie specializes in multi-hit ranged attacks. Her Limit Breaks reflect the same nature, and her signature weapon is the 4-Point Shuriken.

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Yuffie is an optional playable character alongside Vincent Valentine. Hailing from the land of Wutai, this Materia Hunter joins the main cast to restore glory to her country. Like most locations in the game, Wutai was conquered by Shinra and changed drastically.

8 Zack Fair

Zack Fair saying "Me? Gongaga." in Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core Reunion.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Zack Fair

23

6'2"

1984

Zack Fair's exact birthday remains a mystery, but his age is around 23, as he’s slightly older than Cloud. He’s one of the taller characters in the entire game, standing at around 6'2". Zack doesn't have a ton of representation in the original Final Fantasy 7 but is the main character in the prequel Crisis Core and its remake.

Zack's role in the story of FF7 is extremely important in developing both Cloud and Aerith as characters. He’s responsible for Cloud's choppy memories and iconic weapon, the Buster Sword, which Cloud inherits from him.

7 Sephiroth

Sephiroth holding up his sword.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Sephiroth

27-30

6'1"

Unknown

Sephiroth is the main antagonist of FF7 and the archnemesis of Cloud Strife. He’s roughly 27-30 years old in FF7, as it takes place around five years after the Nibelheim incident. He stands at 6’1” or 185 cm; however, in Remake, he appears considerably taller. Sephiroth’s birthday is unknown.

The One-Winged Angel used to be a celebrated member of Soldier and Shinra’s golden boy. After learning about his true origins and his connection to an entity called Jenova, he couldn’t handle the truth and dedicated his life to destroying the Planet.

6 Red XIII

Red XIII after being rescued in Final Fantasy 7.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Red XIII (Nanaki)

48

3'9"

1959

Red XIII, also known as Nanaki, is 48 years old and was born in 1959. Despite his chronological age, he is considered a teenager mentally. His height is 3’9”. Red XIII dons headdresses to increase his damage and stats in battle and also boasts the highest speed out of all the playable characters.

Red XIII lives in Cosmo Canyon alongside the elder, who he sees as his grandfather. The party first encounters Red XIII while trying to rescue Aerith from Professor Hojo’s laboratory, and they discover that he was also forced to endure Hojo’s experiments.

5 Marlene Wallace

Marlene Hugging Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Marlene Wallace

4

Unknown

2003

Marlene Wallace is four years old and was born sometime around 2003. She is the adopted daughter of Barret Wallace, who took her in after his friends Dyne and Eleanor were killed by Shinra. She can be seen in Tifa's Seventh Heaven bar, which serves as the meeting place for Avalanche.

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Tifa also acts as an older sister figure to Marlene, whom she’s close to because of her friendship with Barret. Marlene isn't seen much throughout the rest of the game's story, but she’s the key driving force in Barret's determination to take out Shinra and save the Planet.

4 Barret Wallace

Barret in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, standing in a train carriage and aiming his gun arm.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Barret Wallace

35

6'5"

December 15, 1972

Barret Wallace was born on December 15, 1972, and is 35 years old in FF7. He is 6’4” to 6’6” or around 197 cm. Barret’s signature weapon is his gun arm, which makes him a ranged character capable of raining bullets on his opponents. His Limit Breaks consist of artillery-based moves.

Barret is a man of shared but conflicting goals and attitudes. On one hand, he wants to spend the rest of his days raising his daughter Marlene. On the other hand, he wants to crush Shinra for all the damage they have caused to the planet and others to create a safe world and future for Marlene.

3 Aerith Gainsborough

Aerith holding up one of her flowers.

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Aerith Gainsborough

22

5'3"

February 7, 1985

Aerith Gainsborough was born on February 7, 1985, and is 22 years old. She is 5’3” or 163 cm. Aerith uses staves and operates like a white mage, meaning she can cast defensive spells, ally buffs, and major healing magic.

Aerith serves an important role in the story of FF7. She met Cloud in Midgar while selling flowers on the street, earning her the nickname Flower Girl. She is a carefree personality who, like Tifa, is kind to others. Aerith’s Cetra heritage means she has a unique connection to the Planet, which Shinra attempts to exploit.

2 Tifa Lockhart

Tifa Lockhart leaning on the bar in FF7 Remake

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Tifa Lockhart

20

5'4"

May 3, 1987

Tifa Lockhart was born on May 3, 1987, and is 20 years old in FF7. She is 5’4” to 5’5” or 167 cm. Tifa typically uses knuckle weapons to fight, and her Limit Breaks utilize martial arts techniques to deliver a devastating blow to the enemy.

Tifa is Cloud's childhood friend and the martial artist of the party. Shinra was responsible for destroying Tifa and Cloud’s hometown Nibelheim, and she joined Avalanche to avenge it, harboring a hatred for Shinra despite her soft and kind personality.

1 Cloud Strife

Name

Age

Height

Birthday

Cloud Strife

21

5'7"

August 11, 1986

Cloud Strife was born on August 11, 1986, and is 21 years old in FF7. He is 5’7” or 173 cm. Cloud is considered a well-rounded character in gameplay. His signature weapon is the iconic Buster Sword, and his Limit Breaks involve swordsmanship moves and powerful finishers.

As Cloud is the main character of FF7, he’s one of the most recognizable characters from the Final Fantasy series. The spiky-haired blonde is an ex-Soldier who became a mercenary, eventually getting involved with eco-terrorist group Avalanche’s plans to stop Shinra.

Throughout the narrative, Cloud learns more about himself, his past, and the evil machinations of Shinra and Sephiroth.

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