Final Fantasy XII - the characters: Penelo, Fran and Vayne
An epic fantasy only works when you have the girl next door, the female fighter and an ambitious army man
The sweetheart, Penelo
This warm-hearted but slightly sarcastic girl watches overVaan. Also an orphan, she lives with him in the lowtown - the underground of Rabanastre, the splendid city where the adventure begins. More responsible than Vaan, she's already lined up a job at one of the local shops, but she joins the adventure almost by accident - caught up in the story thanks to her strong and kind spirit.
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