Fran

Fran is Balthier’s “business partner”. Amongst other things, she handles the maintenance of their airship, the Strahl. Although her age is unknown, she belongs to the Viera, who are distinguished by (among other things) their remarkable longevity.

She first joins the party (together with Balthier) in the Garamsythe Waterway, and then again later on at The Sandsea. Fran’s attributes are fairly average, and her max HP, Strength, and Magick Power aren’t very impressive. This is why it’s important to make it a priority to acquire Licences that raise her stats and/or learn at least two Quickenings to boost her max MP. Fortuitously, she is actually within easy reach of some Quickenings on the License Board. In the later stages of her development, Fran’s MP growth accelerates; at approximately level 50, she will catch up with Vaan in that area.

A Viera female with a strong sensitivity to the Mist, Fran is a loyal partner and co-pilot to Balthier. She’s quite a formidable warrior and a mechanic to boot. Her adjustment to the greater world since abandoning the forest dwellings of her race is nearly complete. But can one ever completely forsake the voice of the Wood?

A viera warrior who forsook her forest home for the life of a sky pirate. Fran’s prowess in battle is matched only by her skill with a wrench, as she also handles the maintenance of Balthier’s airship, the Strahl. Her silent, inscrutable air belies a strong inner spirit and a readiness to risk anything to protect her hard-won freedom.