Kairi

Kairi is one of the original main characters appearing in Kingdom Hearts. She is the original persona of Naminé. Kairi was born in Radiant Garden and currently lives on Destiny Islands along with her two best friends, Sora and Riku. Kairi's name is derived from the Japanese word for "sea" (海, Kai?), though her full name is homophonous with the word for "nautical mile" (海里, Kairi?). In Kingdom Hearts III, Kairi has a pink and black dress, black ruffles on one side of her skirt and plaid on the other, with thick belted boots. Kairi is caring, kindhearted and brave. She is determined and courageous when someone she cares about is in danger, as she always puts herself in harm's way to help when someone is in trouble despite the dangers. Kairi's heart is said to be filled only with pure light and goodness, despite darkness and evil residing in almost every heart.

Kairi is also very charismatic, quickly befriending Hayner, Pence, and Olette in Twilight Town before being kidnapped by Axel. She's usually always very cheerful and upbeat. Although she has no ability to defend herself in combat like Sora and Riku, she is very brave and strong willed and will put herself in danger anyway to help her friends. Unfortunately, this sometimes results in her needing rescuing by Sora. Near the end of Kingdom Hearts II, she finally obtains a Keyblade of her own given to her by Riku and helps Sora and Riku fight against the Organization.

Probably the biggest part to Kairi's character is her fear of change and the anxiety with it. In contrast to Sora and Riku, who were both curious about Kairi's hometown, she'd rather live on the Destiny Islands with her friends. Kairi even prefers to stay on the islands rather than go to Hollow Bastion. And even so, up to the midway point of Kingdom Hearts II, she stays waiting for Sora and Riku to return. But she is loyal to her friends, and can be rather stubborn sometimes.

Kairi also has a strong connection with King Mickey's dog, Pluto. They met on Destiny Islands, and she followed him through the dark corridors. Pluto is like her protector as well. He even lovingly went to comfort her at the Organization's dungeon, with her responding nicely by petting him.