Cloud was born in Nibelheim, He left his home to join SOLDIER, and was promoted to SOLDIER First Class as soon as he entered. Cloud idolized Sephiroth, the captain of SOLDIER. since he (Cloud) was very young, and always hoped to be just like him. After certain events happened, he resigned from SOLDIER and became a mercenary. After returning to Midgar and being hired by Barret and Tifa to join AVALANCHE, he gets caught up in the struggle to save the planet. He pretends not to care about anything but money, but on the inside he believes in what he is fighting for. Especailly after the death of Aeris.