Balthier, real name Ffamran mied Bunansa, is a playable character in Final Fantasy XII. A Sky Pirate, he travels all over Ivalice with his partner Fran, on his airship the Strahl. Balthier comes across as cocky and self-centered at times, but his trust in Fran is complete, and at times assures Vaan of his abilities. While the story is told from Vaan's perspective, Balthier certainly seems to think it is his story, going so far as to repeatedly refer to himself as "the leading man."


Balthier also makes an appearance in Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Balthier explains that he is a Sky Pirate looking for the Cache of Glabados. Ramza thinks Balthier is referring to the Auracite, and when he asks Balthier what the Cache is exactly, Balthier only mentions it is the reason he is currently in Ivalice's future.

As part of my Lego Final Fantasy Project, I have made Balthier from Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.

"My shot is faster, or my name's not Balthier."

Notes: Gunas are Brickarms. Vest (design by me) and pouches are MMCB.

-Omi