Rinoa Heartilly
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| Rinoa Heartilly | |
 Rinoa | |
| Job: | Resistance Leader |
| Age: | 17 |
| Weapon: | Blaster Edge |
| Height: | 5'3" |
Rinoa Heartilly is one of the main playable characters from Final Fantasy VIII. Rinoa is a spirited young woman, honest and blunt with her feelings. Despite being the daughter of high-ranking military General, General Caraway, she leads an anti-government resistance in Timber. Her personality is open and characterised by her loyalty and compassion for others, leading her to initially clash with Squall Leonhart, who to her perception, is selfish and cold-hearted. Behind her confident mask, Rinoa hides a deep insecurity that she does not belong anywhere in the world, fearing always that people will move on with out her. She befriends Squall and his group after they assist her group in Timber, and soon becomes a crucial member of their party. Despite her occasionally stubborn personality, Rinoa has a natural way with people, leading to strong bonds with those around her - even Squall gradually becomes endeared to the carefree young woman. What starts off as a simple mission for Rinoa, leads her into a much bigger destiny...
Despite not being extensively trained, Rinoa is skilled on the battlefield, fighting with a projectile weapon, the blast edge. When in dangerous situations, Rinoa is aided by Angelo, her dog, who can assist her in battle.
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Character Design
Nomura's fundamental specification was that she be believable and in terms of appearance, "cute". He developed a list of traits and habits to embody this to bring the character down to earth. Designers have commented that Rinoa was modelled as European-inspired.
Other Appearences
Kingdom Hearts 2
Though Rinoa does not physically appear in the series, during the ending credits Leon (Squall) is reading a letter that contains a butterfly inside it: a reference to her. It is unknown if she will ever make an appearence.
Quotes
| "You're-going-to-like-me! You're-going-to-like-me! Did it work?" |
| "Squall, you're the one who gives me the most comfort. Comfort and happiness... And annoyance and disappointment, too!" |
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