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[hr][center][h3][b]Ikkou[/b][/h3]
Spiritual Successor | 20 | Male | Hearthome City | [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyzam07mB-o]♪♪♪[/url]

[color=cornflowerblue][b]Appearance:[/b][/color]
Ikkou is a slim, short young man at 5'6'' (170cm). He is as wimpy as he looks, and relies on his Pokémon for a lot of things during his travels. He usually wears loose, flowing clothes and robes in multiple layers. He often times appears with several cuts and bruises, but he will assure others it's nothing to worry about and just due to his medical condition. 

[color=cornflowerblue][b]Personality:[/b][/color]
Ikkou is a rather subdued person, but that doesn't mean he is shy by any means. He likes meeting new people and discovering new things, but he can take a hint and knows when to leave people alone. He is good natured, and goes out of his way to help others even if they don't want his help. Although he likes to be around others, at heart he is an introvert and a lot of excitement such as loud and crowded public events can fatigue him quickly. When overwhelmed, he can get a bit spacey. He wants to make up for his mostly sheltered childhood and volunteers for a lot of things. He loves with his whole heart and can't forgive people that hurt others. As one of the most recent editions to the Elites, he knows he has a lot to learn and tends to follow the leads of the more senior members. He is particularly interested to hear stories from the foreign Elites that have been visiting them.

[color=cornflowerblue][b]Short Biography:[/b][/color]
Ikkou was born somewhere in the Sinnoh region and quickly brought to the "[url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Foreign_Building_DPPt.png]Foreign Building[/url]" where he was ultimately raised. The building was a place for the lost and needy, and like many other children and Pokémon Ikkou spent the majority of his life there and in Hearthome in general. The city's people were warm and kind, and Ikkou never felt unwanted or out of place there despite his mysterious infancy. Despite being a rather weak child with a rare [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haemophilia]medical disorder[/url], he grew up loving and being loved in return by Hearthome's citizens and the Foreign Building's staff in particular. Because of Ikkou's weak constitution, the Building's staff raised him gently and intended for him to take over the management of the Building when he came of age, something that Ikkou consented to. Still, as he aged he felt a strange feeling well up within him whenever he looked at the various Pokémon Trainers going about their business. Eventually, he realized it was longing - not for them but for their lifestyle. Hearthome was the city where [i]hearts touch each other[/i], and people of various cultures and beliefs met and connected. Ikkou thought he was content to develop these connections in the safety of the city, but there was so much more out there in the world he wanted to learn about. Still, he didn't have the drive to leave, so he stayed at the Foreign Building for the remainder of his childhood. Then, he met someone who would change his life.
That someone was a Chingling who had wandered into the Building one night. Ikkou heard it's soft chiming cry and found it wandering the pews of the main hall. He didn't know if it had been separated from it's family or abandoned by a trainer, but either way he took it up to his room to keep warm for the night. In the morning he was awoken by the Chingling's ringing as it run about the room, getting into every nook and cranny. They two bonded and he named her Rinrin. Rinrin was a hyperactive little thing, and it dragged him along to investigate pretty much everything within the city. Still, it had a clear desire to explore more of the region, just as he did. His heart broke over not being able to go with it, and he became depressed and lethargic as Rinrin grew more and more restless, thinking one day she would leave. The Foreign Building caretakers - the ones he'd come to know as family - noticed his change and behavior and talked to him about it. After an intense discussion, they told him that though they were worried about his safety, he was free to travel as he liked. Ikkou was ecstatic, and with a promise to return often he ran upstairs to pack what little material things he had right away. He found Rinrin there and hugged her as hard as he could, and his pure energy transformed Rinrin from a Chingling into a Chimecho. 
Since then, the pair have traveled around the majority of the Sinnoh Region, getting into and out of trouble as well as making a wealth of new friends. Growing up in Hearthome made him curious about all life, including regions outside of Sinnoh. He was particularly interested in fairy tales growing up, and that's extended now into his young adulthood as a fascination with mythologies in general. Ikkou discovered that he was actually a talented Pokémon trainer, something he never would have known if he hadn't gone on his journey. So talented in fact, that when he challenged the Elites after being recommended to do so, they offered him a spot! 
He still plans to eventually take over at the Foreign Building, but for now, all he wants is to travel with his partners and do his best as a member of the Elites.[/center]

[color=cornflowerblue][b]Pokemon:[/b][/color] Ikkou's Pokémon have a spiritual or mythological flair to them. Their battling style relies mostly on confusing the opponent with non-damaging moves such as status effects, weather changing, healing, obstruction, etc. They're quite the bunch, but sometimes they do manage to have [i]some[/i] synergy with each other.

[hider=8 'mons under here]
[hider=Pokemon #1: Chimecho]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ec/Spr_3e_358.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Rinrin
[b]Species:[/b] Chimecho
[b]Type:[/b] Psychic
[b]Gender:[/b] Female
[b]Ability:[/b] Levitate
[b]Appearance:[/b] Rinrin is a Chimecho on the slightly smaller size for her species, at about 1'3'' long (40cm). Other than that, she's a perfect example of a normal Chimecho. 
[b]Personality:[/b] Rinrin's nature is Hasty. She enjoys flitting everywhere and investigating every little thing. Her more excitable personality contrasts with Ikkou's more relaxed one, and in fact it was Rinrin that ultimately got Ikkou to leave his old life and pursue the adventurous one of a Pokémon trainer. Met Ikkou as a Chingling, and was his starter Pokémon.
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Heal Bell
[*] Synchronoise
[*] Heal Pulse
[*] Confusion
[*] Safeguard
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Lightscreen
[*] Round
[*] Echoed Voice
[*] Sleep Talk
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #2: Ninetales]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e6/Spr_4p_038.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Miko
[b]Species:[/b] Ninetales
[b]Type:[/b] Fire
[b]Gender:[/b] Female
[b]Ability:[/b] Flash Fire
[b]Appearance:[/b] Slightly larger for her species at 4' (121cm), and has blue eyes instead of the normal read.
[b]Personality:[/b] Miko's nature is Lonely. She tends to keep to herself and if approached by a stranger she can become extremely aggressive. She and her 'sister' Yuki were rescued from a mill and she distrusts most humans and other Pokémon immensely. She only feels calm when Ikkou and/or Yuki are around.
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Hypnosis
[*] Will-o-Wisp
[*] Flamethrower
[*] Fire Spin
[*] Confuse Ray
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Flame Charge
[*] Dark Pulse
[*] Disable
[*] Howl
[/list]
[/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #3: Ninetales]
[url=https://www.deviantart.com/thecynicalpoet/art/Alolan-Ninetales-Sprite-659374338][img]https://i.imgur.com/xN1r9QZ.png[/img][/url]
[b]Name:[/b] Yuki
[b]Species:[/b] Ninetales
[b]Type:[/b] Ice/Fairy
[b]Gender:[/b] Female
[b]Ability:[/b] Snow Cloak
[b]Appearance:[/b] A relatively normal Alolan Ninetales, except she as red eyes instead of the normal blue.
[b]Personality:[/b] Yuki's nature is Gentle. She enjoys comforting and being comforted by others, and is always quick with a cuddle. She and her 'sister' Miko were rescued from a mill, but instead of distrusting others like Miko, Yuki saw that humans could be good and merciful and likes to help the good ones when she can. 
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Hypnosis
[*] Mist
[*] Ice Beam
[*] Blizzard
[*] Confuse Ray
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Dream Eater
[*] Frost Breath
[*] Moonblast
[*] Pain Split
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #4: Bronzong]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/Spr_4d_437.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Campane
[b]Species:[/b] Bronzong
[b]Type:[/b] Steel/Psychic
[b]Gender:[/b] None
[b]Ability:[/b] Heatproof
[b]Appearance:[/b] Campane has a large crack on it's base under it's 'arm.' Otherwise it's a standard Bronzong.
[b]Personality:[/b] Campane's nature is Mild. It has a calming presence that radiates out from it's core. Young humans and Pokémon flock to it, but it doesn't move much and is content to let them climb all over it. Sometimes it will ring it's bell for them. It is a solid support that takes a few moments to think before it makes the most logical move. 
[b]Signature Moves:[/b] 
[list]
[*] Rain Dance
[*] Sunny Day
[*] Metal Sound
[*] Iron Defense
[*] Block
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Psychic
[*] Calm Mind
[*] Round
[*] Protect
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #5: Shedinja]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c9/Spr_5b_292_s.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Leydic
[b]Species:[/b] Shedinja
[b]Type:[/b] Bug/Ghost
[b]Gender:[/b] None
[b]Ability:[/b] Wonder Guard
[b]Appearance:[/b] It's much lighter in color than a normal Shedinja, taking on it's 'shiny' appearance. 
[b]Personality:[/b] Leydic's nature is...??? It doesn't express emotion, in fact it barely even moves. It can float but it remains stationary in the air unless given an order, and even then it is slow to get it done. It is relatively weak compared to Ikkou's other Pokémon, but Ikkou is simply fascinated by it and keeps it close to him anyway. 
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Mind Reader
[*] Heal Block
[*] Phantom Force
[*] Absorb
[*] Harden
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Leech Life
[*] Substitute
[*] Double Team
[*] Endure
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #6: Musharna]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/9b/Spr_5b_518_s.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Baku
[b]Species:[/b] Musharna
[b]Type:[/b] Psychic
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b]Ability:[/b] Telepathy
[b]Appearance:[/b] It's body is blue where normally it would be purple, basically it's shiny! It's Dream Smoke changes colored based on the dream it's eating.
[b]Personality:[/b] Baku's nature is Relaxed. He was actually gifted to Ikkou as a Munna by a fan, which brought with it some disturbing implications: one, that he had fans. Ikkou tries not to let them down now that he's aware of them. The other implication was that said fans knew where to find him even when he was in public, but he doesn't seem very concerned about that. Back to Baku, it's mostly content to dream the day away, and in that way it's sort of like it's trainer, but it will gladly follow Ikkou on adventures too. 
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Hypnosis
[*] Nightmare
[*] Dream Eater
[*] Telekinesis
[*] Moonlight
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Magic Coat
[*] Rest
[*] Sleep Talk
[*] Psychic
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #7: Froslass]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/39/Spr_4d_478.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Menoko
[b]Species:[/b] Froslass
[b]Type:[/b] Ice/Ghost
[b]Gender:[/b] Female
[b]Ability:[/b] Snow Cloak
[b]Appearance:[/b] It looks like a normal Froslass taken to the next level, it takes immaculate care of it's appearance and it always looks glimmering and beautiful. She wears a small ribbon around her neck from the single time Ikkou and she competed in a Contest and won. 
[b]Personality:[/b] Menoko's nature is Bold. She loves to be the center of attention, and can get competitive with other Pokémon. She gets especially jealous when Ikkou spends too much time around other Pokémon, but she's learned to let it slide when it comes to the others on her team. It's not unusual for her to try and rile up other Pokémon. 
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Destiny Bond
[*] Hail
[*] Icy Wind
[*] Draining Kiss
[*] Shadow Ball
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Taunt
[*] Torment
[*] Aurora Veil
[*] Hex
[/list][/hider]

[hider=Pokemon #8: Spiritomb]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/01/Spr_5b_442.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Mikaruge
[b]Species:[/b] Spiritomb
[b]Type:[/b] Ghost/Dark
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b]Ability:[/b] Pressure 
[b]Appearance:[/b] The green orbs inside it's 'body' sometimes flash other colors, but otherwise it appears as a normal Spiritomb.
[b]Personality:[/b] Mikaruge's nature is Naughty. Spiritomb are said to be an amalgamation of evil spirits, and Mikaruge is no different. He is made of mostly malevolent male spirits, and is prone to mood swings between impish antics and wild rebellious rage. He is Ikkou's most recent capture, after Ikkou was tasked with taking care of the Spiritomb terrorizing a neighborhood, and he often doesn't follow Ikkou's orders. Still, Ikkou continues to work with him and is hopeful he can eventually quell Mikaruge's angry heart.
[b]Signature Moves:[/b]
[list]
[*] Shadow Sneak
[*] Dark Pulse
[*] Pursuit
[*] Ominous Wind
[*] Curse
[/list][b]Extra Moves (TM/Egg/Tutor):[/b]
[list]
[*] Grudge
[*] Toxic
[*] Disable
[*] Embargo
[/list][/hider][/hider]
[color=cornflowerblue][b]Summary:[/b][/color] The world can be a mesmerizing place if you let it.

[color=cornflowerblue][b]Other:[/b][/color][list]
[*] Tries to be a guiding figure for those younger, but mostly fails
[*] [i]Loves[/i] poffins. A lot.
[/list]

[/hider]
Even though I just dropped my CS for review, can I ask exactly how many players there are before I 100% commit? I know you've already opened it up to more than just the Elite "4" and Champ, and I'm scared of a huge cast for this ^^; just curious, still interested though. Plus I know you wanted a more equal gender ratio anyway and just from peeking there are 3:1 males to females (and I planned a male too). 

Edit: realized I left a few things out on the CS, will fix that asap

Edit again: Okay should be complete now!