Today we take a closer look at the characters that will appear in Square Enix U.S.A.'s upcoming PlayStation 2 title, Star Ocean Till the End of Time. In addition to the character profiles, we have a ton of
art and screenshots
of all of the charcters in the new Vs. battle mode, battle mode selection screenshots CPU controlled characters in vattle mode and a handful of event screens. But first, let's get to know the characters in this game:
Fayt Leingod
Fayt Leingod is an honest young man. Somber but extremely headstrong, his parents are the most renowned and highly respected scholars of Symbological Genetics in the Pangalactic Federation. Fayt also studies Symbological Genetics at the Bachtein Science University, and while he is studious, he prefers playing sports and games to studying. He commits himself daily to martial arts practice in the “battle simulator.” Although he can be
stubborn at times, he is thoughtful and never abandons a person in need.
Sophia Esteed
Sophia Esteed is a very straightforward girl with a warm smile that comforts all those around her. Also a student at Bachtein, she and Fayt have been friends since they were toddlers. She looks up to Fayt like a big brother, and like him, she reaches out to people in need. She also has a fondness for cats.
Cliff Fittir
Cliff Fittir, a remarkable athlete, acts like a tough guy but has a gentle nature. Particular about his likes and dislikes, he indulges in the things he loves and prefers a simple life. Cliff has three green lines on his neck, a distinctive characteristic of Klausian males. The Klausian have bodies superior to those of humans. For example, their athletic skills and eye sight are far better.
Nel Zelpher
Nel Zelpher is a strong-willed secret agent assigned to watch Fayt’s party under orders from an unknown entity. She is a mysterious individual, and her origins are unknown. Nel came prepared to sacrifice herself or others for the sake of her mission, but her kind heart gets in the way, presenting her with many dilemmas and tough decisions.
Roger S. Huxley
Roger S. Huxley lives in a mountainous area with the other Menodics, a race that never grows taller than three feet high. He makes every effort to prove he’s a “real man.” He has two underlings and together they take “tests of manhood,” hoping to outdo a rival group inside the village. He is immensely curious and even at his young age has a fondness for women. He often uses his youth to act much more innocent than he really is.
Mirage Koas
Mirage Koas is known as Cliff’s partner, Mirage is a Klausian woman and one of the members of the Anti-Pangalactic Federation Organization. Her family runs a martial arts school and she has known Cliff ever since he joined the school. She
has also studied martial arts, and it is rumored (although unconfirmed) that her skills surpass most, including Cliff. (Mirage’s appearance as a party member was added to the Japanese release of the Director’s Cut and is a part of the North American release.)
Adray Lasbard
Adray Lasbard, biological father of the current Crimson Blade, Clair, has great offensive magical skills. His knowledge of the ruins surpasses that of any others and now works as an explorer of the seas away from his previous role on the frontline. (Adray’s appearance in the game was added to the Japanese release of the Director’s Cut.)
Arbel Nox
Arbel Nox, also known in some circles as "Arbel the Twisted", is a 24 year old Erikool, whose sword skill is only matched by his speed and versatility on the battlefield. Not much else is known about Arbel, save that his favorite weapons are the katana and clawed gauntlet.
Maria Traitor
Maria Traitor is a mysterious 19 year old woman that has a strange and powerful connection to one of Sophia and Fate's companions, the details of which are a mystery.. Maria has a fondness for guns and martial arts. She is also fairly intelligent and is most effective engagin the enmy for a distance.
