Well, if nothing else I used to consider Vaan to be the worst protagonist to date in a Final Fantasy title. Lyse has now taken that spot, though.

At any rate, even though I do wish that Basch had been the main character as originally intended I recently replayed FFXII thanks to the HD Remaster and it's hard not to consider Balthier, Basch and Ashe to be the true main characters. They simply have more plot relevance overall.

Drace, Gabranth and Larsa deserve a special mention as well. Nuanced individuals associated with an Empire who don't turn their backs upon their homeland and people? Take note, FFXIV. Stop pushing Cid so much and develop someone inspired by Drace, Gabranth and Larsa. Please.