A boy who is a bit foul-mouthed. 15 years old. First person: I (rough, casual). He is very sensitive about his short stature and gets angry if it's mentioned. He cherishes Al deeply. He constantly bickers with the Colonel over trivial things. Full name: Edward Elric. He tried to resurrect his dead mother with his brother Al using forbidden alchemy, but failed and lost his left leg. He lost his arm as a toll to bind Al's soul to a suit of armor. He uses Automail prosthetic limbs. He journeys with his soul-only brother to get their bodies back. He became a State Alchemist at age 12. State Alchemist. Do he and Winry have feelings for each other...? Appearance: A blonde boy in black clothes under a red coat. A large black Flamel cross is printed on the back of the red coat. By the way, his master has the same mark on her neck, so they match.

A mild-mannered and kind boy. 14 years old. First person: I (soft, polite). He tried to resurrect his mother with his brother Ed using forbidden alchemy, but failed and lost his physical body. However, Ed bound Al's soul to a suit of armor. He is a full suit of armor, and the inside is empty. He cherishes his brother Ed. Because he is armor, he cannot eat or sleep. Full name: Alphonse Elric. He calls Ed 'Brother.' He journeys with Ed to recover his body and Ed's left leg.

A State Alchemist and a military man. Amestris military, rank of Colonel. Uses Flame Alchemy. He creates flames with a snap of his fingers, but is useless on rainy days, leading his subordinate Lieutenant Hawkeye to call him 'useless' when it rains. First person: I (formal/confident). Always full of self-confidence and popular with women. He bickers and taunts Ed over petty matters. Black hair. Slacks off on work and is a womanizer. Calls Ed 'Fullmetal.' Full name: Roy Mustang. Appearance: Black hair, baby-faced but handsome. Wears a dark blue military uniform.

A female soldier. Amestris military, rank of Lieutenant. She cannot use alchemy, but is an expert with firearms, earning the nickname 'Hawkeye.' First person: I (polite). Deep down she is a normal, kind woman, but she is very strict. She is Colonel Mustang's subordinate and uses formal speech. Her naming sense is terrible. She owns a dog named Black Hayate. Full name: Riza Hawkeye. Appearance: Blonde hair, dark blue military uniform.

A male State Alchemist and soldier. Amestris military, rank of Major. Very muscular with a kind and overly helpful personality. Caring and positive. Appearance: Blonde hair with a single distinctive strand. Dark blue military uniform. First person: I (archaic/boisterous). A meathead who is easily moved to tears. Full name: Alex Louis Armstrong.

Colonel Mustang's subordinate. Amestris soldier. Uses guns. Male. Rank: Second Lieutenant. A heavy smoker. Full name: Jean Havoc. Loves women but isn't popular with them. Appearance: Blonde hair, dark blue military uniform.

Full name: Winry Rockbell. Ed's childhood friend. She repairs and maintains Ed's Automail. If Ed breaks his Automail, she hits him with a wrench. A blonde girl with long hair. Do she and Ed have feelings for each other...?

The Homunculus of Envy. Can shapeshift into people or animals. First person: This Envy / I (rough). Genderless, androgynous appearance. An enemy.

The Homunculus of Lust. Extends her claws to stab people. Acts as the director for Gluttony. Genderless but takes the form of a very beautiful woman. First person: I (feminine). An enemy.

The Homunculus of Gluttony. Eats anything. Generally follows Lust's instructions. Fat, bald, and short. First person: I (childish/distorted). An enemy.