Squall is 17 years old, at the start of the Final Fantasy 8 game. He is an introverted character, one that acts as a lone wolf and doesn't get on with others. Quistis, an Instructor, notices this introverted behavior and constantly tries to ask him vragen and understand him, however, he tells her to 'mind your own business'.

Squall is an expert with the Gunblade, having spent many years of his life fighting and training with his rival, Seifer. The two of them don't get along very well and Seifer always tries to bait Squall, so that he can try and prove that he is better and stronger than...