Leo Cristophe

General Leo Christophe is a temporary playable character in Final Fantasy VI. He is a noble and honorable man who fights for what he believes in. He is the finest swordsman in the Empire, and one of Gestahl's most trusted men. He always prefered negotiation over combat, in contrast to Kefka Palazzo.

Story
General Leo was born in Vector, capital of the Empire. He was raised as a soldier and rose quickly through the ranks. He was highly respected by all in the Empire for his honor and courage, much unlike Kefka. He was one of the few soldiers who refused to get a Magitek infusion.

Leo is first seen in a flashback at the beginning of the game, where he is listening to Gestahl giving a talk, however, the player does not meet him until Sabin Rene Figaro and Shadow arrive at the Imperial Camp near Doma Castle. Leo is overseeing the invasion of Doma, and things run smoothly until a carrier pigeon orders Leo back to Vector to meet with Gestahl. Kefka used this opportunity to dump poison into the river leading to Doma, killing everyone inside. He did this despite the fact that Leo put someone else in charge.

Leo's next appearance is in Vector when the Returners are having a banquet with Gestahl. Gestahl asks Leo to accompany Terra Branford and Locke Cole on a mission of goodwill to the Espers. Leo does so. On the boat, he has a heart to heart talk with Terra, who doesn't know what it is like to feel love, and she is desperate to find out. Leo convinces her otherwise.

Leo is seen next in Thamasa, where he represents the Empire in negotiations with Yura, leader of the Espers. However, during the peace talks, they are interrupted by Kefka, who has orders to kill everyone and turn the Espers into magicite for his own use. He succeeds in turning the Espers into magicite, but Leo attacks Kefka. He easily wins, but it turned out that Kefka pulled a trick on him, and Leo only defeated his shadow. The real Kefka then surprised Leo and murdered him. Terra led his funeral.

Equipment and Stats
Leo's stats are good all around. His equipment, however, is set, due to the fact that he is a temporary character. He equips the Crystal Sword, the Aegis Shield, and the Gold Helmet and Armor. He also comes with an Offering and an Atlas Armlet. None of his equipment can be removed.

Abilities
Leo's special ability is Shock, which deals non-elemental magic damage to all opponents. Gau can use this ability if he were to use the Retainer Rage.