Ward Zabac

Ward Zabac is a temporary playable character in Final Fantasy VIII. He is a large, imposing man who wields a massive harpoon as his weapon. Ward serves in the Galbadian army alongside his friends Laguna and Kiros. Despite his rough exterior, he is a kind and caring individual who is always willing to help his friends, even if it means getting caught up in Laguna's poorly planned schemes. During a mission, Ward suffers an injury that renders him unable to speak. He later works as a janitor at the D-District Prison before reuniting with Laguna and Kiros. In the later part of the game, he becomes an advisor to Laguna and participates in the fight against the main antagonist. Despite losing his voice, Ward communicates effectively through body language and facial expressions, maintaining a strong bond of friendship with Laguna and Kiros. He is also a unique character in the Triple Triad card game, possessing powerful stats.