Cloud Strife

* Spikey (okay I know one is Zack and one is Sonic but I don't remember which is which)
* Chocobo (by Sonic)

## Biographical Information

### Partner

* Zack Fair (fiancé)
* Sonic the Hedgehog

### Occupation

* Delivery Boy
* Bar Tender

### Notable Relatives

* Claudia Strife (Mother)
* Adora (Strife?) (Sister)
* Coriander Fair (Daughter)

## Universal Information

### Portrayed By

Cleo

**Cloud Strife** is the main protagonist from Final Fantasy VII. Originally a kind boy from the country, Cloud set out to apply to be a part of SOLDIER - an elite fighting task force. While he fails to make the cut, Cloud manages to get a job as an infantryman and works alongside Zack Fair – a SOLDIER member who he quickly grows to care for. Due to the emotional trauma from Zack's eventual death and being poisoned in a horrible science experiment, Cloud's memories and personality get out of whack, and he believes that he was part of SOLDIER, taking Zack's place and completely wiping him from existence. He becomes a mercenary, where he meets up with Tifa Lockheart, a friend from his childhood and he gets brought into a bunch of crazy schemes that I will list out properly later. However, after suffering from an emotional breakdown, Cloud gets his memories back, throws away his mercenary days and helps Tifa with her bar, 7th Heaven before setting up his own delivery service.

## Appearance

As sharp as they may seem, Cloud’s blond spikey locks are actually rather soft to the touch, matching the gentle blue of his eyes. His eyes are rather different from most, however, as they have a light glow to them due to excessive exposure to Mako – the world’s life source. Despite his under-average height, Cloud’s strength is undeniable by the large Buster Sword he carries as his main weapon – a gift from a friend long passed.

Cloud’s usual outfit consists of an indigo sleeveless shirt to match his pants with brown belt attached to it. He wears dark brown boots and has a piece of plated armour over his left shoulder that is attached to brown gauntlets. This is the standard uniform of someone working in first class of SOLDIER, however Cloud matches it with a silver piercing on his left ear of a Fenrir – a symbol of his personality that matches his motorcycle of the same name.

## Personality

Cloud himself is still trying to figure out his own personality. Believed to be a rather cocky and confident member of SOLIDER, it was only until Cloud’s own mental breakdown about his past that his true personality started to show. Cloud can be considered quite shy to those he doesn’t know, surrounded by guilt of his past actions and for the friends he believed had wronged in the past. Due to his own complicated history, Cloud takes quite some time in opening up to people, but once he does, he is loyal and tries to put their best interests first before his own.

Certain topics are still quite soft spots for him however, and if brought up, Cloud will close up and turn away. It’s best to leave him be for a while if such a situation occurs. He’ll be fine after he’s had some time to think and process his own emotions. Cloud also takes trust very seriously, and when betrayed, it is very unlikely that one will get that trust back in full.

Despite his brooding nature, Cloud is a passionate fighter who will do anything to protect his friends and punish those who hurt him or those he cares about. Consider it wise to stay on his good side.

## Notable Relationships & Family

* Claudia Strife
* Adora Strife
* Zack Fair
* Coriander Fair
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Yusaku Fujiki
* Tifa Lockheart
* Alison Lockheart
* Aerith Gainsborough
* Barret Wallace
* Alex Fair

## Trivia

* Cloud is trans. This is part of the reason why he didn't meet the requirements for SOLDIER as he was still going through the transition process.
* Cloud is a recovering alcoholic. He used alcohol to forget about his trauma rather than processing. This is why he retired working at the bar with Tifa and focuses on his delivery service instead. Sensitive topics are still a trigger, but he is committed to his sobriety since starting therapy to resolve his issues with alcohol and other unhealthy coping mechanisms.
* Cloud used to have vivid hallucinations of Zack's death. These hallucinations would taunt him for failing to save Zack, and were usually due to mako poisoning and effects of alcohol.
* He used to have good and bad days with his mako poisoning. More description will go here when I'm not lazy.
* Cloud suffers from motion sickness. The only instance where it isn't as bad is when he is at the wheel.