Using my necromantic powers I resurrect this thread to give another go with Edward. In one of the remakes (the GBA one I believe) they added 2 new dungeons that gives an exclusive gear for whatever character/s you use for it and are given the ability to use any other character in the game you recruited (not sure on Tellah since he ya know, died) and one of Edward's give him a ring that changes Sing to Chant (basically grants Mighty Guard - Protect+Shell) making him a more useful support character.