Final Fantasy 7 » Character Profiles » Cloud Strife Occupation: Mercenary (Previously a member of SOLDIER) Age: 21 Weapon: Buster Sword Height: 173cm Birthdate: August 19 Birthplace: Nibelheim Cloud is the primary character in Final Fantasy 7. Originally, he was a member of SOLDIER (an elite group of warriors) but is now a mercenary who will take any job. After being hired by AVALANCHE (A guerilla group of eco-warriors) he gradually is caught in a massve struggle for the very life of the planet. His weapon, the Buster Sword, is a mighty weapon that can cut almost anything or anyone in two. « Back