An arrogant and proud swordsman at first, Cloud Strife introduces himself as a former member of an elite warrior unit called SOLDIER who has turned mercenary, and is uninterested in anything beyond his hired task at hand. He later discovers the truth about his past and, with the help of his friends, learns there is more to being a hero than possessing physical strength and fame, developing compassion for the world and people he fights to protect.

For his voice, try to sound like he does in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, since in Smash, he speaks Japanese. Make him sound calm, agressive, and serious. Give him a medium to medium-low pitched voice.