Final Fantasy XII characters: the six playable party members on PS2
Meet Vaan, Penelo, Balthier, Fran, Ashe and Basch and understand party roles in original Final Fantasy XII.
Edition covered
Original 2006 North American and 2007 European/Australian PlayStation 2 version with the shared License Board. International Zodiac Job System and The Zodiac Age have different boards, equipment rules and Zodiac Spear methods and are outside this guide.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Vaan lives in occupied Rabanastre and dreams of becoming a sky pirate. His early adventures introduce the city, its surrounding deserts and the larger party.
Penelo is Vaan’s childhood friend and one of the six permanent playable characters. The shared original License Board lets her develop into whichever practical role the party needs.
Fran is Balthier’s partner and brings knowledge of the wider world and the viera. Her starting equipment does not permanently restrict her to a single weapon category.
Ashe seeks to restore her country after the Archadian occupation. Her choices place questions about power, revenge and independence at the center of the story.
