Secret character

Secret Characters, also known as Optional Characters or Hidden Characters, are playable characters that do not join the party during the playthrough of the main storyline. They are hidden as rewards at the end of sidequests. If their existence is even mentioned, it is often only vaguely hinted to. Only two main series games, Final Fantasy VI, and Final Fantasy VII feature Secret Characters.

Final Fantasy VI
In the World of Ruin, only Celes, Setzer and Edgar are required to be found in order to complete the game - all other characters can be rerecruited or not at the player's whim.


 * Mog
 * Umaro
 * Gogo

Final Fantasy VII

 * Yuffie Kisaragi
 * Vincent Valentine

Final Fantasy Tactics

 * Cloud Strife
 * Beowulf Cadmus
 * Reis Duelar
 * Construct 8

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
NB: Although two cameo characters are added, Luso joins the party automatically.
 * Balthier

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

 * Eldena
 * Lini
 * Cheney
 * Pallanza
 * Quin
 * Littlevili