Cid ( Tactics A2 ) Cid is a character from " " . The Rev leader of a group of hunters , Clan Gully , Cid saves Luso from a monster , alongside his clanmates from Clan Gully . Intent to help Luso return to his world , Cid acts as a brother to him . He hides a mysterious past and connection with Illua and the Khamja . Cid serves a major role not only in the main quests , but also in some sidequests . Profile . Appearance . As a Revgaji , Cid has long thin eyebrows and a similar mustache , with two stubby horns on the top of his forehead and two protuberances on the sides of his large chin . He ' s dark - skinned , his ears are large and pointed outwards , his body stout and muscular , and his eyes are blue . His hair is blond , haphazard and shoulder - length . He wears a colorful , form - fitting outfit , with a collar held together by the . Two earrings dangle from each of his ears , and he dons a few feather accessories . Most of the elements of his clothes are inspired by native American wear . Personality . Cid is a cautious , upstanding individual , porting a firm yet laid back resolve . Despite the flexibility of the quests he takes on , experience has yielded him an unmoving sense of justice and a fondness for the people who are innocent and untouched by the corruption in Jylland , though he does not show affection easily . He has a generous patience and rebuffs most taunts thrown at him , although he ' s fierce when at wit ' s end ( such as when big expectations are broken , as was the case with Adelle ) . Nonetheless , his advice and combat - avoidant ways have made him a successful clan leader . Story . Cid was previously a member of Khamja , presumably a high - ranking officer alongside Illua . Cid lost faith in the organization due to its rules , methods and in - fighting . During his attempt to leave the clan Illua attacked him and left him for dead . Cid saw a Judge , and , realizing the value of life , took a pledge to dedicate his life to a clan , Clan Gully , which would in consequence grant him partial immortality , as members of adjudged clans cannot die in battle . Cid appears with a viera White Mage and a nu mou Black Mage , hunting a mark , Klesta . Before the mission even begins , Luso Clemens arrives in a flash of light and lands amid the battlefield . Fearing for his safety , Cid tells Luso to trust him and guarantees Klesta will not do such a thing . Cid summons a Judge , and the battle is halted . Luso swears to serve Clan Gully and joins it . Gameplay . Cid can access all bangaa and functions as a bangaa with relation to laws ; for example , the law which forbids " Actions by Bangaa " will be broken if Cid uses an ability in battle . He is the clan ' s strongest unit at the beginning of the game . He starts as a guest unit , meaning he cannot be controlled . He will become fully playable when Luso gains access to Fluorgis . As with all other bangaa units , Cid is best served as a long - distance tank unit . It is a good idea to level him up as a Dragoon , Master Monk , and Templar until he masters the majority or all of the corresponding jobs ' abilities , and then move onto being a Trickster or a Cannoneer . Trickster is recommended due to its high Speed increase . After learning all of those abilities as well , Cid can keep alternating between Dragoon , Templar , Master Monk , and Trickster ( and other jobs if desired ) . On LV99 he will be one of the strongest units in the game , trained in all or most of his stats ( including magic ) , making him an unstoppable war machine , especially with the Trickster ' s and Templar ' s abilities . Musical themes . Cid ' s musical theme is " Cid . " It is also played when Al - Cid Margrace is recruited to the player ' s clan . Another song that uses parts of this theme is " Mad Dash ! " Creation and development . During an interview with character designer , Ryōma Itō , it was revealed that Cid was originally supposed to be thinner , but the idea was scrapped in favor of the final artwork . Some of these early designs of a thinner Cid were used to design Lezaford . In that same interview , Itō said that some inspiration for the bulkier Cid ' s structure came from American bison , and thus he was given clothes with South and Central American colors and themes . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Cid appears in the " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Etymology . Cid is a recurring name in the " Final Fantasy " series .