Sorry it took so long, but here's my CS [hider= Rinnoh Kendall]Name: Rinnoh Kendall Age: 19 Appearance: [img]http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2009/359/1/3/The_wanderer_by_Shandra_chan.jpg[/img] With jet black hair and startling grey eyes, Rin- as he is known to his friends- cuts a striking figure. He has a lean, muscular build from his extensive travelling. His long black cloak is made of a very thin and breathable leather, which protects his skin in whatever environment he happens to be visiting whilst remaining comfortable in warmer climes. The Mark of Arceus is placed at the base of his neck, just hidden by the overlap of his collar and hair. Class: Researcher Sub-Classes: Pokémon expert Survivalist Archaeologist Scout Gear: Sling bag strapped tight to the back, under the cloak Black leather cloak with multitudinal hidden pockets Thick, wood bound notebook and pen Canteen Pokémon food Goggles Compass Flare gun and flares Personality: Rinnoh is fiercely devoted to his research and therefore, rather scatterbrained about everything else. He has a boundless curiosity about anything and everything, though he is most concerned about the past and its secrets. Rinnoh’s Pokémon are his trusted assistants and advisors as well as his family. He is also possessed with a great wanderlust, often growing antsy and twitchy after being stuck in one place for too long. Due to his easily distracted mind, Rin has serious difficulties in social situations and is often seen as rude because he doesn’t pay attention to conversations. Special Abilities/Traits/Attributes: Rinnoh’s extensive travelling has given him a lean musculature. He also has a magnificent memory and a wonderful intellect. These traits make him perfectly suited for studying the wildlife and lore of each area he visits. Rinnoh is also dangerously accurate with his flare gun and uses it to frighten off wild Pokémon seeking to harm him and his companions. History: Rinnoh grew up in the Unova region town of Humilau. The seaside town was a peaceful place to live and its low boardwalks and sandy beaches made it uniquely beautiful. The shame is, Rinnoh quickly became bored with the peace and calm of the town. On his sixth birthday, he decided to go visit the nearby Great Chasm and explore. The young lad wandered around for several hours, gathering fossils and playing in the shallow pools before getting lost and frightened. He was saved by a kind Sandshrew who escorted him home. Much to everyone’s surprise, it was found that he could speak with the Pokémon. Rinnoh’s parents decided to adopt the Sandshrew into their family and it became his first Pokémon. As he aged, Rinnoh’s natural curiosity grew. He was constantly seeking new information about the world around him and its past. He began to make connections between the distant past and the modern age. [i]Why[/i] things are the way they are. He soon exceeded the limit of knowledge that Humilau could provide. Therefore, on his tenth birthday, Rinnoh left his home and began travelling all across the Unova region with his Sandshrew at his side. Exactly one year later, whilst deep in Relic Castle, Rinnoh had a chance run-in with the Elder. The young explorer jumped at the opportunity to chat with such a wise old man. During the rather one-sided conversation, the Elder noticed the Mark of Arceus Rinnoh’s neck and revealed his status as a Guardian. Thus began the training on Faraway Isle. In his training, the Elder stoked Rinnoh’s intelligence and exploration skills. The young man eagerly waded into the vast stores of knowledge offered to him and studied night and day, often without sleep, to become the greatest researcher of his time. Quote: [i]”Wait, were you speaking? Let me finish these notes and I’ll be right with you.”[/i] Song: Blinded by Science- Foreigner [u]Pokémon Team[/u] Theme: Exploration and Research [img]http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/anim/normal/sandshrew.gif[/img] Name: Shrew/Mom Spieces: Sandshrew Type: Ground Gender: Female Ability: Sand Veil Nature: Gentle Shrew was Rinnoh’s first companion, the Sandshrew that saved him in Great Chasm. The family adopted the kind shrew and brought it into their home. Shrew took it upon herself to protect Rin. She mainly serves in the minor capacity of making sure Rin [i]eats and sleeps[/i]. Because of this, Rin took to calling her Mom and the nickname eventually stuck. Mom also helps in Rin’s exploration by unearthing ruins using Dig. Moveset: Dig Sandstorm Earthquake Sand Tomb Slash Poison Sting Gyro Ball [img]http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/anim/normal/sigilyph.gif[/img] Name: Jax Species: Sigilyph Type: Psychic/Flying Gender: Female Ability: Magic Guard Nature: Quiet Rin first encountered Jax whilst wandering the desert area surrounding the Desert Resort. Rin was immediately entranced by the creature’s unlikely body structure and began a rousing conversation with it. The Sigilyph was also greatly entranced by this queer human that could understand it. The two took up travelling together for some time and found that Jax’s psychic abilities were a great boon for finding hidden passageways and rooms. After their stint in the desert, Jax asked Rin if he would allow her to continue travelling alongside him. Tin gladly agreed and Jax became his second companion. Moveset: Gust Air Cutter Psybeam Psychic Synchronoise Sky Attack Fly [img]http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/anim/normal/houndour.gif[/img] Name: Shadow Species: Houndour Gender: Male Type: Dark/Fire Ability: Flash Fire Nature: Adamant Shadow’s original Trainer was a cruel man who thought it best to increase a Pokémon’s strength through fear tactics. After many years, the Trainer became angry with Shadow and abandoned him out in the middle of Nacrine City. Rin happened across the now sick and dying animal and carefully nursed it back to health with the assistance of his other companions. Now, Shadow is Rin’s most loyal companion and one of his closest friends. Shadow was Rin’s third companion. Moveset: Inferno Flamethrower Fire Fang Smog Embargo Flame charge Sunny Day [img]http://art.ngfiles.com/images/255000/255676_oxob3000_haunter-fright.png[/img] Name: Ghoul Species: Haunter Type: Ghost/poison Gender: Male Ability: Levitate Nature: Serious Ghoul is a most peculiar example of Haunter. Where most of his kind are mirthful pranksters, Ghoul is serious and reserved. He also is the oldest haunter currently alive (sort of), and clearly remembers the ‘Catch ‘em all’ days. He and Rin met whist Rin was exploring some ruins, as usual. Jax had revealed a hidden passage to the team and they were just passing through, when Ghoul appeared and barely saved them from a particularly nasty booby trap. After conferring their sincere thanks, Rin struck up a conversation with the strange ghost. The two realized that they had much that they could learn from each other, and became fast friends. Ghoul spends most of his time pretending not to care about his comrades, while in truth looking out for their safety. He also truly enjoys sharing the stories of his past and learning about humans and their ways from Rin. Moveset: Night Shade Shadow Ball Hex Nightmare Dream eater Shadow Punch Venoshock [/hider]