Tifa Lockhart is a 20-year-old woman. Tifa has long, straight, black hair, which is tied at the tips. She has red eyes. Tifa has fair skin and is 5'6". Tifa is empathic, motherly, intuitive, and reserved, both out of being observant and for being emotionally shy. Tifa identifies the feelings of others, offering sanctuary and protection for her friends. While looking out for others, she rarely discusses her own feelings: when asked, she will either express surprise, or quickly change the subject