Originally posted by Legolas63
AMARANT (Spoilers)
Amarant isn’t a “don't talk to me" "I don't care" "too-cool-for-school" character with a nifty weapon. He’s a silent, unlovable character who tries to be a rebel.

Amarant had no problems. He just wanted to be cool. I felt he was just added to fill in an empty space in the roster. Also, his story has gaps in. Why did he become a thief? When did he meet Zidane? About that bit in Ispen’s castle. Why was he trying to be a rebel? What did he have to prove? If was SUCH a rebel, why did he join a bunch of miss-matched guys on saving the world.
Some people in this world are just like that, they don't need reason to be. His character wasn't explained much, but I'm pretty sure that he would have had a darkish past that made him this way. Otherwise, I don't know.

He joined Zidane and co. because he lost to a fight against Zidane. He may respect someone stronger than him? I don't know. Anyways the point being in this post, is that you need to look deeper into the characters and story than what shows. Same deal with FFVII