Finally... These are our instructors on Faraway Island. Some of the formatting might change between them and that’s because we did some of them, then got kind of busy, then returned to them… so we apologize if they seem a bit… disorganized. [HIDER=Elder] Elder - Referred to as nothing else Age: Don’t you dare ask. Gender: Male Appearance: [URL=http://www.zerochan.net/1475435][IMG]http://s3.zerochan.net/Fujishige.Seijirou.240.1475435.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Team: Alakazam - Thoreau Absol - Whitman Torcoal - Sophocles Salamence - Renoire Lapras - Ella [/HIDER] [HIDER=Naturalist] Name: Theodore “Teddy” Marx Gender: Male Age: 41 Discipline: Naturalist Appearance: [URL=http://www.zerochan.net/1398433][IMG]http://s3.zerochan.net/Shiba.%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29.240.1398433.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Gruff in voice and image, the fierceness of Theodore is about as Ill-portrayed as an Absol, his soft-heartedness earning him the nickname of Teddy. His teaching strategies are perhaps the most unique of the instructors, as, with the help of his partner, he uses the strange properties of Forest Curse to reveal the intricacies of the natural world. Strengths: Survivalist skills, Wilderness identification, physical strength Brief History: Teddy grew up in Kalos, his family having settled in Lumiose City. But as the young boy grew, he found interest not in the spiraling, sprawling metropolis, but in the trees and wild behind the surgical silver. His favorite activities were when his father would take him hiking outside the city’s exterior, a love that brought him to trouble as he grew older. One day, frustrated with his parents, and their urging him to attend a pokemon academy, he ran back to the comfort of his forestlands. However, his mixed emotions led him to paths he had never traveled before, and he fell off a bluff, crashing into the woods below. Lost and afraid, he was led into safety by a wandering Phantump, its childlike voice helping a pokemon ranger detect and assist the injured kid. When he finally returned home, he returned with a friend and a dream to follow in the steps of the person who had saved his life. 30 years later, as one of the masters of the Almia Ranger academy and most respected outdoorsmen of the world, Theodore and Orison were summoned by the elder of Faraway to teach what they had learned to the young guardians, and hopefully save their lives the way he saved countless others. Team: Trevanant (M) - Orison No others, as he uses the customary capture stylus to accentuate his teachings. [/HIDER] [HIDER=Psychic, Researcher, Mental Master] Name: Iliana Amsel Gender: Female Age: 24 Discipline: Psychic, Researcher, & Mental Mastery Appearance: [URL=http://www.zerochan.net/1737333][IMG]http://s3.zerochan.net/Ryougi.Shiki.240.1737333.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Iliana, unlike her brother, was one who always loved to connect and be around people. She takes time to meet her students and learn their personal strengths and weaknesses, but more importantly works hard to make sure they all feel comfortable on Faraway Island. Despite being so young, she has a tendency to be quite maternal. Her brother knows quite well that her constant mother-henning is caused by the unlikelihood of her ever having children, as was discovered shortly before her recruitment to the island. She is also one of the easiest people to find when looked for. Strengths: Persuasion and Debate, Defense, Communication, and Study Brief History: Iliana and her brother were separated for quite some time during their youth. When her little brother was taken to become an Aura User, she wanted to do everything she could to be just as special as he was. Her studies and love for the sciences was easily noticeable throughout school. However, when her Psychic abilities began to show, it was quite a surprise - having been related to Nathan, many would have thought that she had absolutely no ability with the transcendental arts. She was sent to train under a woman in Kanto named Lumia, a descendant of one of the highly talented Psychics of the Catch ‘Em All days named Sabrina. She learned quickly, as she always had, and due to her versatility and love for teaching, was recruited for Faraway Island. Iliana has been absolutely tight-lipped about Nathan since the accident. In fact, many are suspicious of her seeming to completely pretend that nothing has happened… But in all honesty, it’s simply because she doesn’t want to show how her sanity is gradually cracking because of the stress… Nathan was always a source of playful competition and brotherly love. Team: Floatzel (F) - Arika Espeon (F) - Sabrina Zoroark (M) - Marius Gardevoir (F) - Isabella [/HIDER] [HIDER= Martial Artist] [B]Incapacitated[/B] Name: Nathan Amsel Gender: Male Age: 21 Discipline: Martial Artist Appearance: [URL=http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs46/f/2009/219/a/9/Hot_Nerd_Guy_by_AnnaAelfara.jpg][IMG] http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs46/f/2009/219/a/9/Hot_Nerd_Guy_by_AnnaAelfara.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Calm, yet occasionally distant, Nathan was a person of kind character. Thorough in his instruction, he attempted to personally connect with his students through all his work. It was difficult to find him frustrated, and more difficult to find him when he wanted not to be found. Strengths: Stealth, Weapons, Physical defense, Aura harnessing and reading Brief History: Nathan was born and raised in Solaceon, Sinnoh, where he lived simply and comfortably his first years of his life. However, when his ability to work with Aura manifested as a child, he was brought to Celestic town to be trained as an Aura Guardian in their secret facilities. Nathan stayed here, developing his strength and his skills among masters of the olden arts before being invited to Faraway to train the new guardians of Arceus. A few years prior to the events of this roleplay, Nathan was severely injured in a ship accident, and taken away comatose to an unknown medical facility. His current state is unknown. Team: Lucario (F) - Artemis Noivern (F) - Nyx Kabutops (M) - Lucian Sawk (M) - Marshal [/HIDER] [HIDER=Breeder] Name: Shane Kristo Gender: Male Age: 37 Discipline: Breeder Appearance: [URL=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rSMLcbKY9ZU/Uf4SVhVdyuI/AAAAAAAABLs/9XYSCRx_hn4/s1600/Egil+1.jpg][IMG]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rSMLcbKY9ZU/Uf4SVhVdyuI/AAAAAAAABLs/9XYSCRx_hn4/s1600/Egil+1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Reserved, yet fiery about his chosen few topics, Shane will deliver a barbed, yet educated response to any question, comment, or thought perceived to directed at him.Widely regarded as one of the strictest mentors, Shane can be difficult to understand, yet impossible to confound. Strengths: Presentation and delivery, Debate, Care and keeping of pokemon Brief History: One of the contest masters of Lilycove City, Shane became one of the most respected individuals in contests and Pokemon care alike. With many books published about Pokemon maintenance and a reputation as a powerfully organized battler, Mr. Kristo was invited by the Elder of Faraway to train the guardians in that which was his life's passion. Team: Milotic (M) - Druid Furfrou (F) - Primrose Jolteon (M) - Blitz Delfox (M) - Flint [/HIDER] [HIDER=Ace Trainer] Name: Kelly Madison Gender: Female Age: 14 Discipline: Ace Trainer [URL=http://www.zerochan.net/1729251][IMG]http://s3.zerochan.net/Tedeza.Rise.240.1729251.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Though her appearance is undeniably girly, Kelly Madison is perhaps one of the fiercest people one could ever meet. With her teaching style described as nothing less than brutal, few can challenge her and emerge unscathed. Her favor is hard to earn, and sometimes worse for it, as she uses those students as examples until they fall from her favored few. Strengths: Battling, Discipline, Leadership, and (surprisingly) the Performance Arts Brief History: Born in the Kanto region, Kelly hailed from a family of competitive battlers, and decided to pursue the art as well. Her parents enrolled her at the Pokemon Technical Institute, where her prowess grew far beyond her peers. Her instructors, seeing her prodigal progress, took her to the town elder, who thought she could have been chosen as a guardian of Arceus. Though eventually greeted and taken by the elder of Faraway, she never received her mark, and instead teaches the incoming guardians as they arrive. Team: Clawitzer (F)- Pickles Magmortar (M)- Sparky Rhyperior (M)- Pebbles Hydrigon (M)- Tantrum [/HIDER] [HIDER=Martial Artist Substitute] Name: Katerina Fredrickson Gender: Female Age: 28 Discipline: Martial Artist Substitute Appearance: [URL=http://i.imgur.com/rWveWfW.jpg][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/rWveWfW.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Personality: Kind and gentle, Kat is a fountain of patience when it comes to the martial arts. Don't let her calm fool you, however, as this woman concealed strength has been known to take down a Tyrannitar. Strengths: Combat, Aura Harnessing and Reading, Weapons Mastery Brief History: Raised in Saffron City, she took a strong interest to the martial arts as a child when he mother signed her up for karate instead of ballet. As she grew, karate became just one of the many arts she had mastered, and she became involved in the fighting dojo. Her prowess in the physical art and in the battling art helped her to rank up within the facility; holding the title of master, she was invited by the elder of Faraway to take the place of Nathan a few years ago. Team: Hitmonlee (M) - Bruce Mienshao (F) - Leila Escavalier (M) - Rucks Bisharp (M) - Blade [/HIDER] Again, sorry for slowness, guys. A lot has been coming up lately. ^_^"