For a look into some of the gameplay aspects and story behind
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, a new developer diary featuring Akitoshi Kawazu gives insight.
He gives a bit of information on who Layle is and what sort of role he and the other Crystal Bearers play in their society. Akitoshi Kawazu also points out the abilities of the Crystal Bearers and in what ways you can use them. You know you have to give a game the time of day when the developer looks as proud as Akitoshi does here.