Basic Idea of Final Fantasy IX(9)

    Dark times have spread over the world of Gaia. Four nations, some blinded by their own greed, some persevering in the name of justice, are battling on and off in a deadly game for power. One kingdom, that of Lindblum, headed by the honorable and trustworthy Regent Cid, finally decides to take a stand against the unspeakable massacres by the troops of Alexandria led by the ugly Queen Brahne.
    Enlisting the aid of mere bandits to kidnap Princess Garnet of the Alexandrian Empire, for information and interrogation, Garnet and her bodyguard decide to join Cid's cause, knowing full well the outlandish recklessness of the governing Queen, who counterattacks with an onslaught of warriors. Thus begins a crossfire that would engulf the world in something far worse than political standoffs.
    Out of the band of thieves, one boy along with his entourage must battle his way through several awe-inspiring challenges to restore order and peace.

Characters

    ZIDANE TRIBAL:    The main character of FFIX, ZIdane was an orphan who was adopted by Baku, the leader of Tantalus, the group of bandits whose job is to kidnap the Princess.   He has a way with the ladies that will always seem to make you laugh.  When he meets Dagger, he immediately starts trying to impress her.  Later on in the story, they get married (sort of).   His quest will teach him about his parents, and the meaning of life (well, his anyway).

TRANCE:  Dyne- Zidane's strength greatly increases and he gains special abilities which can cause even greater damage to the entire enemy party.

     PRINCESS GARNET TIL ALEXANDROS (DAGGER):  The heir to the throne of Alexandria, Garnet allows herself to be kidnapped in order to tell Regent Cid of the events happening in Alexandria.  Once she escapes she changes her name to Dagger as not to raise suspicion among people they meet.  The past she has been brought up to think is hers will be shattered as her reality is realized.

TRANCE:  Summon Eidolion- The power ofDagger's summons greatly increase.

     FREYA CRESCENT:   An honorable dragoon from the kingdom of Burmecia, Freya's connection with ZIdane is never really revealed.  She joins Zidane after the festival of the hunt in Lindblum, and possess the powerful "Jump" ability where she leaps into the air and is immune to all damage until she lands again with a power spear attack.  She also has the power to use special techniques only learnable by dragon knights.

TRANCE:  The power of Freya's jump attack greatly increases.

     "THE FLAMING" AMARANT CORAL:  A bounty hunter who has some past connection with Zidane.  After being defeated by Zidane, Amarant joins the group to find out why Zidane fights, and how to become strong enough to defeat him.  Amarant has the unique ability to throw inventory items, some specially made for this purpose, at enemies.

TRANCE:  Amarant's abilities greatly increase.

    VIVI ORNITUNIA:    A young Black Mage, Vivi is another character with an uncertain past.   He joins Zidane when he accidentally reveals Garnet's disguise when she tries to escape from the castle.  After the group visits a country village and stumbles upon its dark secret, Vivi stays with the party to learn his true origin.

TRANCE:  Double Magic Attack- Vivi gains the ability to cast two magic attacks in one turn.

     QUINA QUEN:  Quina is of a special race of beings who live in the pursuit of great food.  Quina joins the group by request of his/her teacher, Quale.  His/Her special ability is to learn blue magic, the magic of his enemies, by eating them.

TRANCE:  Cook- Quina gains the ability to cook his/her enemies raising the chance of a successful eating.

   ADELBERT STEINER:   Captain of the Knights of Pluto, and sworn protector of Princess Garnet, Steiner is an idiot.  He believes himself to be sly and cunning, but his plans are all too obvious for anyone to fall for.  Even though he is a horrible liar, he joins the group at first to arrest Zidane and "save" Garnet, but later to help them in their quest.

TRANCE:  This trance has no name, but it increases Steiner's physical attack rating.

    EIKO CAROL:   Eiko is the last of an ancient race of summoners, with the ability to summon (duh) massive creatures called Eidolions with immense powers.  Alone most of her life, EIko has lived with a group of Moogles, one of which who happens to be an Eidolion.  When she meets Zidane, she falls in love with him, and joins the group to try and win him from Dagger.

TRANCE:  Summon Eidolion- The power of Eiko's summons greatly increase.