Zidane Tribal

Zidane Tribal (voiced by Bryce Papenbrook) is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy IX. He is a thief who works for the Tantalus Theater Troupe set to kidnap the princess of Alexandria, an event that escalates to a quest to protect the planet of Gaia.

Zidane is a laid-back, casual, and outgoing, generally friendly to those around him. He is flirtatious with women, but develops feelings for Garnet specifically. When the situation calls for it, he can be more serious, particularly in the face of danger. Zidane cares for those around him, often offering them advice on life, and is selfless in his actions. He tries to conceal his insecurities and fight them alone.

Zidane's abilities are Steal and Skill, the former allowing him to steal items from enemies, and the latter providing unique abilities giving him various advantages in battle. Trance turns Skill into Dyne, granting him various powerful offensive physical attack abilities that cost MP. He wields daggers and thief swords, and can equip light armor.

Zidane is a stark contrast to previous Final Fantasy protagonists, Cloud Strife and Squall Leonhart, possessing little of the sullenness associated with them; he enjoys making new friends and is always on the lookout to help those in need.