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Name
Desmond Ludwik

Age
16, but only a month away from being 17.

Personality
 Desmond is a kind and caring individual, often putting the needs of others before his own. Specifically the needs of his Pokemon, as he shows more kindness towards them than anyone else, considering his faithful companions to be family through thick and thin. Able to help him overcome most obstacles in life. Generally, Desmond appears as collected, and intelligent. His knowledge of both the land and the Pokemon in it shows he had been dedicated in his quest for knowledge before taking off on his own adventure. He has set goals in his mind for what he wishes to do, but knows that he is not talented enough to tackle said goals yet; Leaving him to try and improve his skills at any change he got, though not if the circumstances bothered him, as he dislikes putting himself and his Pokemon in danger when it isn't necessary, though when in the moment, he can, and has, made reckless decisions.

Desmond's quirks come mostly with interacting with those around him; He can come off as awkward at times, and is easily embarrassed and flustered by compliments and flirtatious comments, often leaving him stuttering or completely speechless. He can be talked in circles by more talkative individuals, often easily pulled into situations that don't involve him. Though because of his kind nature, he usually finds himself not backing out and rather trying to help find a solution. Even if it proves to make his life more difficult.

Biography
A boy from Pallet Town, born and raised. He had a simple life, with a simple family; There was literally nothing special or fancy about them, but that was fine, because family was family. Though he had the opportunity to start his own journey at the age of 10 due to living in the same town as the famous Professor Oak, he instead stayed home and studied a great deal. He learned many things before he even thought of going out on his journey, and even spent time with Professor Oak himself during his studies. 

All of his friends had come and gone; Wanting to go be Pokemon Masters, he found himself quite alone. But he wasn't bothered by this, instead being honored to help care for Oak's Pokemon, and the Pokemon many trainers left with him. It gave him plenty of time to learn about a fair amount of Pokemon as well, which he cared about more than anything. He has a desk drawer full of notepads with notes written down based on a number of Pokemon, though never refers to them unless necessary.

After turning fifteen, Samuel decided it was time for Desmond to finally get out of Pallet and see the world; Saying he was young, and needed to use his youth to the fullest, just like he did. His parents were glad, too; They wanted nothing more than for him to grow into a good man, and so far, he was doing pretty good; But he needed to go out into the world and learn some things for himself before he got there.

Packing up with a Bulbasaur, a Pokedex, and some free Pokeballs from Professor Oak, he was sent on his way. Off into the unknown, unsure of what he'd find. While not focused entirely on gyms, Desmond has managed to defeat 3 Gym Leaders: Brock of Pewter City, Misty of Cerulean City, and Lt. Surge of Vermillion City. While not fully focused on being the strongest trainer in the world, he has grown into quite the fighter, and doesn't intend to lose a battle unless things get too dangerous.


Desmond's team of 4.
Ivysaur
[i]Having defeated Brock's Onix and Misty's Starmie, as well as a fair amount of other trainers, Bulbasaur is his only evolved Pokemon.[/i]
Zubat
[i]Caught while passing through a daunting cave to get to Cerulean City; His first catch.[/i]
Jigglypuff
[i]Yeah, it's adorable and girly looking. But Desmond doesn't regret this catch whatsoever due to it's energy.[/i]
Diglett
[i]Caught after venturing into a cave just outside of Vermillion. Desmond twisted his ankle due to one of it's holes.[/i][/Center]