Personality

Rockstar is the first thing that came to mind when I first saw Gippal in Final Fantasy X-2. He's suave, cocky, and cool, as well as laid-back and carefree. He's a renowned flirt, as one of his Machine Faction members tells Yuna her thoughts about Gippal needing to settle down. His most prominent side is his joking side; repeatedly, you'll see him tease Rikku, Paine, Nooj, Baralai - practically everyone he knows. He is also keen to giving nicknames, mainly Rikku (Cid's Little Girl) and Paine (Dr. P). I suspect he likes knowing that he can easily get under people's skin.

As the game progresses, you can still easily see this side of him - he is always trying to humor the situation or trying to alleviate the problem. However when things get rough, this side is completely gone and he takes on his "Mr. Leader" persona. Even a laid-back person as him can be determined and a proud leader of the Machine Faction. He is self-dependent: repeatedly, the Gullwings offer their help in sticky situations, but Gippal always either turns them down or begrudgingly accepts: he takes his duty in great pride and seriousity, even if he doesn't act like it. Not only is Gippal the head honcho of the organization, but also is the faction's morale, friend, and brother. Following the sudden disappearance of Nooj, Baralai, and Gippal, the Youth League, New Yevon, and Machine Faction members were all thrown in a loop. The Al Bhed of the Machine Faction experienced an obvious decrease in confidence, as all their attention was thrown into their concern for their leader.

However, the trait I believe is the most important of Gippal's is his fierce loyalty and friendship. He is always willing to forgive and forget (true to the Al Bhed saying), as evident through Nooj and Baralai's little argument with guns aimed at each other's heads in Bevelle. He doesn't dwell in the past, but instead the present; because of this, he helps lead Spira into the future by telling its citizens this fact. Prior to Vegnagun, Spirans were only concerned about the rightiousness of their own beliefs, never giving thought to anyone else, but Gippal helps make their faults become clear by telling them that they all sail on the same "ship" with the same "captain".

Quick, witty, and friend, Gippal has all the traits required of a resilient man.

Return: Gippal