As the primary protagonist of the Squaresoft's highly acclaimed video game Final Fantasy VIII, you'd expect him to have a heart of gold who's out to save the world for the good of mankind. You know, the knight-in-shining-armor type? Yeah, that's not him at all.

Squall's got a plethora of problems, especially for a 17-year-old. He comes off as cold, calculating, and distant. He's the type of guy who wouldn't know a joke if it slapped him in the face, and doesn't really care for sentimental bullshit. He'd probably avoid you if you wanted to gush out your feelings over brunch. He really isn't your typical hero. In fact, for a good portion of the game, he's a kind of an antihero. Cue in the site title.

Born on the 23rd of August in the small town of Winhill, Squall stands at roughly 5'9" (177cm) with a solid build, light brown hair, and bright blue eyes. Modeled after the late River Phoenix (as stated by Tetsuya Nomura in an interview), he's quite the heartbreaker and would seem incredibly attractive if it weren't for his off-putting personality.Squall also has his trademark diagonal scar running across the bridge of his nose obtained during a Gunblade duel, compliments of his rival, Seifer. He's typically seen wearing a black leather jacket lined with white fur on the collar and a white v-neck underneath... and lots of black elsewhere. He's so cool that he wears not one, but two belts (at the same time!). His most prominent accessory, however, is his necklace with a pendant in the form of a lion-esque creature common referred to as the "Greiver" (he's got a matching ring, but it's kind of hard to see).

Sarcasm aside, Squall diligently trains in Balamb Garden, which is one of the three military academies in existence. After graduating, he becomes a full-fledged member of SeeD: an elite group of highly trained mercenaries. On the night of his graduation, he meets a girl named Rinoa Heartilly at the dance; she would later become his first client with whom he sparks a romance. As the story progresses, Squall becomes involved in a series of events that would lead him to eventually defeat an evil sorceress known as Ultimecia. Alongside this, Squall builds on his relationships, struggles with his past, and rediscovers himself in order to become the character?and leader? he was meant to be.