Aerith is a very sweet girl with a caring character. Possessing a will not to be underestimated, She is also very selfless and courageous. Aerith grew up with Elmyra in the Sector 5 slums. Her strange gifts like being sensitive to her surroundings caught the attention of Shinra. Her Cetra gifts developed, such as being able to communicate with the Planet. Her gift also allowed her to grow flowers in the church of Sector 5 while normally nothing grows on the desolate lands around Midgar.