Barret: The best and most underrated character. He was a cool tough guy who had a heart of gold. He cared about Marlene and his AVALANCHE buddies a lot. VII was the first FF (and proper RPG) and Barret stood out the most. His gun-arm was unique and awesome and he was a black guy (he's the first black guy I can remember in a video game) And he looked like Mr. T too

Steiner: The goof-ball of IX. He represented justice and all that is right but also brought I light-heartedness and idiocy which was quite endearing. And throughout the game, you actually see him grow as a character (even though it might not be as obvious as the other characters throughout the series).

Tidus: The most well-rounded character imo. He's not like those idk emo 'cool' guys (Cloud and Squall obviously). He's a bit hopeless and clueless throughout the game and I felt the most connected to him than most other FF characters. I liked the fact that he narrated the game and he is one half of my favourite FF couple ever. (SPOILER)When Tidus and Yuna kissed, I was like "Yes, finally!". And out of all the main protagonists, I feel they developed him the best.

Cloud and Squall weren't developed that well. With Cloud, he's all " I don't give a " and within the first couple hours he's like "Let's save the planet!" And Squall was all emo throughout the game and then he just suddenly changed, there was no progression and development imo, he just changed instantly at one point.

Zidane, Red XIII, Edgar and Setzer get honorable mentions.