1. I agree with you 1000% percent on pretty much every character description up there. The characters are the best part of FFIV, and it's a shame they don't get as much love from newer fans as, say, Cloud. FFIV is very old-school, but it's also very progressive for an old-school game, and that comes through with the characters.

2. AWESOME COSPLAY IS AWESOME. I want that coat. Now.