Kyrie Canaan

Name: Kyrie Canaan Age: 17

Appearance: (Kyrie is a young woman with long, black hair with bangs and striking brown eyes inherited from her grandmother, Mireille Dudley. Being a tomboy, she wears sporty clothing: a cropped gray double-breasted vest with six buttons and a gray cropped undershirt; cutoff denim short shorts with black biker shorts underneath; long gray and black striped stockings; and black lace-up calf-high boots. Kyrie wears various unique accessories, including burnt sienna gloves, three wallet chains attached to her shorts, and a belt with a crescent moon-shaped buckle. Also wears a dark teal gatsby hat and a blue scarf hanging from her belt.)

Personality: (Extroverted, cunning, and sharp-tongued, Kyrie thrives on scams and tricks, always seeking to gain an advantage without having to lift a finger to do the hard work. She is charismatic and knows how to manipulate others' emotions to get what she wants, whether posing as a victim or a trusted ally. However, behind her opportunistic facade lies a girl who knows how cruel the world can be and who, deep down, has a peculiar sense of justice – (even though she prefers to ensure her own safety first.) During her tenure as a swindler and pickpocket, Kyrie was mischievous, spunky, and deceptive. She survived the poverty in the slums of Midgar, though it got her into trouble. She was an opportunist who'd use any angle she saw to get what she wanted, even if it meant attempting to cash in on the public's anxiety during a time of uncertainty. When Barret comments on her tenacity, he says that it's a miracle Kyrie has managed to stay alive. After Cloud, Barret, and Tifa go out of their way to help her out, the lesson Kyrie is supposed to learn ultimately goes over her head as she promises to "only steal from the right people". Despite her criminal behavior, Kyrie has a caring and playful relationship with her grandmother, her sole surviving relative. However, as Mireille points out, much to Kyrie's dismay, she tends to be nosy, get involved in others' business, and doesn't take responsibility for her actions.

Weaknesses and Strengths: ( ✔ Quick-witted and extremely persuasive. ✔ Brave enough to get herself into big trouble (though she doesn't always manage to get out of it). ✔ Despite her cheating, she avoids seriously harming people who don't "deserve" it.

✖ A born cheater, she rarely tells the truth without an ulterior motive. ✖ A coward when the going gets tough, she prefers to run away rather than face danger head-on. ✖ Selfish, she puts her own well-being above all else, even though she sometimes feels guilty about it.)

Habits: (She often makes exaggerated gestures when speaking, especially when she's making up a lie. She has a habit of "borrowing" things without asking and then claiming it was a misunderstanding if caught. Despite acting as if she doesn't care, she has a soft spot for children and elderly people in need. She talks quickly and tends to waffle when caught. (a compromising situation.)

Motivation and Purpose: (Kyrie has no grand revolutionary plans or thirst for revenge—her priority is survival and success. She's not shy about deceiving, manipulating, or playing double games if it keeps her out of danger and keeping money in her pocket. Still, even though she's a con artist, there are times when her conscience weighs on her, and she tries to make amends for her actions, even if it's in a devious and self-serving way.)

Story: In 1990, in a secluded part of the Sector 5 slums, Kyrie was born into a thieving family; her parents were pickpockets, and her grandmother Mireille was a thief. Growing up, she used to play with her friends in the old church. Their favorite pastimes included holding pretend wedding ceremonies, and they would avoid Aerith, who tended to the flowers there. Kyrie explains later to the Turks it was because the kids all thought Aerith was creepy. One day, Aerith told Kyrie to hurry home. Though disturbed by Aerith's otherworldly demeanor, Kyrie followed her advice and saw her parents' bodies carried in after being killed for stealing a man's wallet once she got there. From then on, Mireille raised the orphaned Kyrie. At some point, Kyrie was involved with a group of kids that included a boy named Kadaj. They were involved in an arson incident in the slums that resulted in a large fire that took Kadaj's life and caused Kyrie's fear of fire.