Name: Rory 'Rusty' Bennett
Gender: Male
Age: 23

Personality: Rory was always known for being an adventurous soul. He has a passion for travel and Pokémon battles which sets him at odds with the quieter people of Mercer Town. This infectious passion of his can easily spread to his partner Pokémon which leads them to get just as fired up as him, if not more. When he's not out seeing the world or gathering data for Prof. Cypress, Rory spends much of his time working on his practical skills. He may not have the book-smarts of Prof. Cypress, but much of what he knows, he's learned through countless trial and error. As a result, he has a variety of skills that he can rely upon when working in the lab or just out seeing the region. Among his skills are: machine repair, cooking, first aid, etc. Aside from that, he's a voracious student of the Professor and they make a strong team. 

Appearance: Being a young man of 23, Rory is quite tall and well-built thanks to his years of working on the farm. He gets his nickname from his rust-colored hair which is typically unkempt because Buizel blasts it with water gun every morning to wake him up. When he goes on the road, Rory's usual attire consists of a wick t-shirt, a utility vest, hiking pants, and a pair of hiking shoes. 

Background: Rory was a lifelong resident of Mercer Town. Growing up on his parents' Milktank Farm, he always imagined getting out and exploring the region. While his mother simply wanted him to stay and tend to the ranch, Rory's father supported his ambitions. He even caught Rory's first Pokémon - his Buizel - during a fishing trip to the nearby river. With Buizel at his side, Rory only grew stronger in his resolve. He and Buizel would watch Pokémon League matches into the night, studying how the best Pokémon and trainers battled in preparation for the day their journey would begin. That day came in a bizarre fashion when Prof. Cypress moved to town. Recognizing the passion within Rory, Cypress offered him a position at his lab. Seizing his chance, Rory and Buizel took to exploring very quickly; even discovering a new partner when a chance egg they recovered turned out to be a shiny Dratini! Now, Rory is the professor's right hand man and a skilled trainer in his own right. 

Pokemon: 
-Floatzel
-[color=fff200]Shiny[/color] Kaidan Dragonair