Kain Highwind – Final Fantasy IV
Kain has among the most memorable redemption arcs when it comes to Final Fantasy characters, and he doesn’t fail in the bottom of the ninth like Jaime Lanister did in Game of Thrones.
Kain has always had some resent to the main character of Final Fantasy V, Cecil, and even has feelings for Cecil’s girlfriend, Rosa. Kain and Cecil were also raised by the same man, whom just so happened to like Cecil more, further adding fuel to Kain’s depressing life.
He may fall victim to mind control, but his gentle heart shines through when he admits that he only wanted to capture Rosa so he could keep her close to him and keep her safe. Kain’s constant internal struggle makes him a fascinating characters and is one of the biggest highlights of Final Fantasy IV.
