Zack is a tall well-built man with spiky black hair and sky blue “mako eyes.” He has a silver stud in his left ear and wears the basic SOLDIER uniform. Zack is upbeat, kind, optimistic, full of energy and enthusiasm even in dire circumstances, earning him the nickname “Zack, the puppy” from his mentor, Angeal. He befriends people quickly and a bit of a ladies man. His girlfriend is Aerith. He is friends with Angeal, Sephiroth, Cloud, Kunsel, and Luxerie. He is also friends with Cissnei and Tsung