[@Lugia]
I know. Dun worry. That's why I started with 'assuming I'm accepted'. 
[@KaBling]
Edited out the level, added in a little note on his ability to speak.
What exactly did you mean by 'a little plain'? If you're talking History-wise, my justification is that Bob's arc (that's how I like to think of my plans for each character) is how he explores sapient-pokemon culture and of co-operation. Starting with a tragic backstory or otherwise an extremely complex backstory would really make it harder to focus on his arc.