* Bruce Lee - A legendary martial artist and film star.
* Chun-Li - A Chinese martial artist and Interpol officer.
* Ken - An American martial artist and Ryu's best friend.
* Ryu - A Japanese martial artist and Ken's best friend.
* Guile - An American soldier and martial artist.
* Zangief - A Russian wrestler and martial artist.
* Dhalsim - An Indian yogi and martial artist.
* E. Honda - A Japanese sumo wrestler and martial artist.
* Blanka - A Brazilian mutant with electrical powers.
* Vega - A Spanish bullfighter and martial artist.
* Balrog - An American boxer and martial artist.
* Sagat - A Thai boxer and martial artist.
* M. Bison - A powerful crime lord and martial artist.