Rinoa Heartilly
character; Rinoa Heartilly
series; Final Fantasy VIII
age; 17
special abilities; Rinoa is a Sorceress. This means that she can naturally cast spells (black magic, forbidden magic and time magic), including creating an impenetrable shield around herself. She also has the ability to manipulate others, though she wouldn't want to use it. Her limit break, Angel Wing, turns her into a spell casting machine; her spells hit with five times their usual power and she goes completely berserk, attacking without any restraint whatsoever. She can also combine with her dog Angelo for a variety of attacks.
history; http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Rinoa_Heartilly
personality; Rinoa is spirited, warm-hearted and idealistic. She's a very lively girl, always throwing herself into whatever she does with zeal. When Rinoa gets an idea in her head, she won't just think about it, she'll go ahead and do it. Sometimes without thinking about it enough first, which can lead to incredibly ill-thought out plans. She means well, really, but she doesn't think before she jumps in the deep end and this can get her into trouble.
She has a rebellious streak, which sometimes means she won't listen even when she gets sensible advice. If she doesn't like the way you're handling things, she'll tell you, loudly, and she'll probably go ahead and do what she thinks is right anyway, regardless of what she's been told. Yep, she's opinionated and she'll let everyone know it. She doesn't hesitate to speak her mind even when it might cause offence.
Rinoa is open about her own feelings too. She expresses herself honestly and without reservation. She's compassionate and she reaches out to everyone she meets. Some might find her forwardness disconcerting, but others find it inspiring and appealing. Even when it's a little embarrassing for her, she still drops hints like anvils. Subtlety is not a word in Rinoa's dictionary.
She's both persistent and stubborn, and when she sets her eyes on something, she pursues it single-mindedly. She's always driven by a cause; it gives her focus and direction, whether it's rebelling against Galbadia with the Forest Owls or pursuing cute guys. Although she's keen to prove her worth and think independently, she can be overambitious at times. And when she overstretches herself, she depends on others to save the day. But that's what Squall's for, right? Just his presence comforts Rinoa and makes her feel safe. He grounds her, and she lifts him out of his shell.
With her friends, she is very affectionate and teasing. She loves her friends; she loves being part of a group. One of her fears is being alone, in fact - if she feels alone, she also feels scared and helpless. She's afraid of losing people just as much as Squall, really, but she deals with it in a completely different way: she wants to stay close to her friends, and she cherishes them.