I felt a fond closeness to Qlon in Suikoden I, LOL.

Seriously I agree that characters are pivotal in RPGs. I mean the whole Laharl-Etna-Flonne interactions of Disgaea make that game what it is.

I think thats why pweople dog characters like Quina and Amarant in FFIX, because they feel minimal interaction with them. Had they been more involved they'd be much more respected.