[hider=Mika Arenas][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/b1zSJBE.jpg[/img] [color=SandyBrown][sup][b][i]OC: Niki Shiina, Ensemble Stars[/i][/b][/sup][/color] [color=SandyBrown][i][b]"The ground on which you stand is your enemy! Pretty corny, right?"[/b][/i][/color][/center] [hr] [center][color=SandyBrown][h3][b]MAIN PROFILE[/b][/H3][/color][/center] [color=SandyBrown][b]Name:[/b][/color] Mika Arenas [color=SandyBrown][b]Age:[/b][/color] Twenty-two years old [color=SandyBrown][b]Gender:[/b][/color] Male [color=SandyBrown][b]Birthplace:[/b][/color] Ballonlea [hider=Appearance Information][color=SandyBrown][b]Height:[/b][/color] 5'4 [color=SandyBrown][b]Weight:[/b][/color] 140lbs [color=SandyBrown][b]Hair Colour:[/b][/color] Pale blue-gray [color=SandyBrown][b]Eye Colour:[/b][/color] Blue [color=SandyBrown][b]Complexion:[/b][/color] Tan [color=SandyBrown][b]Body Composition:[/b][/color] Lean [color=SandyBrown][b]Dressing Habits:[/b][/color] Likes to dress lavishly for casual scenarios. Wears his explorer's outfit when traveling into the wild or representing his Gym.[/hider] [color=SandyBrown][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Mika is an eccentric, bubbly young man with a scholar's knack for knowledge and adventure into the unknown. Spurred from his background, he is devoted to the research and conservation of all Pokemon for whom they have his utmost adoration. He is fiercely protective in his ideal to preserve their natural habitats, opposed to any rapid expansion which would displace or harm Pokemon. When he isn't in the pocket of the Pokemon League or the Professor for a task, Mika enjoys the leisure of the passing days, whether it's indulging the life of a luminary or foraying into nature. He isn't afraid to get his hands dirty when it comes to the latter. Though he is rather soft-spoken and kind, his confidence is not lacking in the slightest; Mika tends to try and blend in with the situation depending on the company and scenario at hand. He'll often playfully jest and tease someone whom he knows is easily riled, as he has a penchant for corny jokes and pulling pranks on others. He naturally gravitates towards livelier characters, and tends not to overstep the boundaries of a quieter personality should his attempts of raising a smile result in failure. [color=SandyBrown][b]Short Biography:[/b][/color] Born in the quieter northwestern reaches of the Galar Region, Mika Arenas' birth was mostly kept out of the media limelight from his family's quaint cottage in Ballonlea. It was the heart of the Glimwood Tangle where Maya and Enrico, his mother and father, took up residence; the former was a known celebrity from her status as Galar's nth Gym Leader at the time, while the latter was a handyman and "Average Joe" by all accounts. Though his relationship with his parents had always been strong, Maya's greater responsibilities often saw her across the Galar Region and beyond, which left Enrico as the predominant parental figure in his life. His stout father instilled virtues of hard work into the young boy, while the headstrong and free spirit of his mother influenced him to appreciate all the smaller instances. Mika grew up over the years surrounded by Pokemon, quite literally as his household and the dense forest teemed with them. His mother's association with Pokemon played a major role in his aspiration to become a caretaker, while his father would playfully chime in that his ordinary occupation paid a higher salary than that of an esteemed Gym Leader. Unsurprisingly, life in Ballonlea was relatively boring for the likes of energetic children such as himself, and despite his many friendships, it was difficult to find entertainment in day-to-day life when his mother wasn't around to take him on a trip elsewhere. There had always been numerous warnings from the town folk that venturing into the Glimwood Tangle was dangerous, as it was easy to lose oneself within the maze-like forest-- one day, a ten-year old Mika snuck out into the woods with his friends for a game of hide and seek. While finding a place to hide, he would stumble upon an injured wild Pokemon crumpled near an inconspicuous set of mushroom caps. Innocently approaching the scene, Mika found himself lured into the trap of an Amoonguss, whose prey in the wild Pokemon had already succumbed to its poison. It attacked the boy similarly with poisonous spores, but before substantial injury could be done, a wandering Gym Challenger intervened and rescued him. This experience traumatized a young Mika, who now refused to associate with other Pokemon besides the ones within his household out of fear. Seeing this, his parents opted to relocate to Wedgehurst for a change of scenery, where Maya also introduced the boy to the Pokemon Professor in an attempt to resolve his trauma with Pokemon. It took an entire year before Mika could view them with the same child-like admiration, and under their recommendation, he was taken under the mantle of the Pokemon Professor as their aide to complete the Pokedex. As a gift from his mother, he chose Pancham as his first partner-- his tutelage was largely reserved within Wedgehurst and the local outreaches until the start of his teenage years. At thirteen years old, Mika began to travel across the Galar Region and its Wild Areas in search of unfamiliar Pokemon and mystery, unintentionally discovering his longtime love for Pokemon battles along the way. The trauma from his past experience had come to pass as he now had his own Pokemon at his side, and he dutifully served the Pokemon Professor in their research tasks. His relation to the nth Gym Leader came under a brighter light as he easily defeated ordinary trainers, and word of gossip debated if he would follow in his mother's footsteps. For the time being, he focused on the Pokdex and his responsibility as an aide, catching several Pokemon as he braved the region's numerous biomes. Most notably among them was a Trapinch which would later become his most recognizable Pokemon, Flygon. Though the bottomless entries in the Pokedex had greatly shrunk with his assistance, Mika had felt a newer passion well up within him throughout his journey for the last four years-- he had a desire to challenge the Galar League, just as his mother had done many years before him. With the collective blessings from those in his life, the seventeen-year old set aside his research responsibilities and donned the uniform of a Gym Challenger with an endorsement from the Professor. He only made it through halfway in his first year of the Major League Gym Challenge, disappointing initial impressions in a landslide defeat. The next year saw greater success from the young trainer as he bounced back, barreling past his previous hurdle and even defeating his mother in a tense confrontation-- he would lose out against the final gym leader, however. Mika remodeled a majority of his team by the time of his third Gym Challenge, in which he intended to make the Champion's Cup with an entirely shifted dynamic. His full commitment to training had finally paid off as he trounced the entire Major League gauntlet, and entered the Champion's Cup as an underdog competitor. Claiming victory in the first round, a close battle in the semifinals would conclude in a dramatic fashion. Down to their last Pokemon, they both fainted at virtually the same exact moment, but officials decided to award his opponent the win upon closer observation, declaring that his Flygon had fainted just a few seconds before the other. This heartbreak of a loss to decision nearly drove Mika to return to his previous vocation; however, he was convinced otherwise by his mother, who intended to transfer into the Elite Four of the Sinnoh Region. The offer to inherit her spot was upheld by the Pokemon League after his performance, and the twenty-year old would accept. Now serving as the nth Gym Leader for two years, Mika has fully indulged in his celebrity status. Along with this, he continues to run errands for the Pokemon Professor from time to time, as well as bolstering a larger social media presence to host his own series where he documents many varieties of Pokemon in their natural habitats. [color=SandyBrown][b]Likes[/b][/color] [list][*]Lollipops [*]Exploration, adventure [*]Ancient Pokemon-related discoveries [*]Hot weather [*]Funny or fun-loving people [*]Hiking, swimming [*]Cracking (bad) jokes[/list] [color=SandyBrown][b]Dislikes[/b][/color] [list][*]Mushrooms of all kinds [*]Alcohol [*]People who abuse Pokemon [*]Destroying natural habitats [*]Obnoxious tall people [*]People who snore in their sleep (he claims to be a quiet sleeper) [*]High-strung personalities[/list] [color=SandyBrown][b]Quirks:[/b][/color] [list][*]Mika is an expert of camouflage, often taking advantage of this when he isn't wearing casual clothes in order to prank people. [*]Hosts a short video series on his social media documenting wild Pokemon and their habitats called [i]Earth Power.[/i] [*]Loves loud music, such as metal. [*]Has a peculiar swimming technique as a result of learning how to swim from his Gastrodon[/list] [hr] [center][color=SandyBrown][h3][b]LEAGUE PROFILE[/b][/H3][/color][/center] [color=SandyBrown][b]Type Specialty:[/b] Ground[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]League Ranking:[/b][/color] Major League [color=SandyBrown][b]League Placement:[/b][/color] Seventh [color=SandyBrown][b]Gym Location:[/b][/color] Stow-on-Side [color=SandyBrown][b]Gym Description:[/b][/color] TBA [hr] [center][color=SandyBrown][h3][b]POKEMON (WORK IN PROGRESS)[/b][/H3] [sub][i]Naming Convention: Military battle tanks[/i][/sub][/color][/center] [hider=League Team][center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/530.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Challenger[/i] - Excadrill[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=Silver][b]Steel[/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][i]The Ace of Mika's team as the n[sup]th[/sup] Gym Leader of the Galar League. Challenger is a shy but cool, silent warrior who quietly exudes confidence only through its expression, stance and moves in battle. A few inches taller than the average Excadrill, he prefers to stay inside of his Poke Ball. Possesses the Gigantamax Factor, which is used against Gym Challengers. [url=https://i.imgur.com/o0fDh6y.jpg](Appearance)[/url][/i][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/553.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Centurion[/i] - Krookodile[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=DarkSlateGray][b]Dark[/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][i]The yang to Challenger's yin-- known to jokingly mimic the latter's aloof mannerisms, albeit in a mocking manner towards his opponents. Centurion is arrogant, often 'toying with its food' in an attempt to patronize other Pokemon in battle to discourage their trainers. His tail is a deeper shade of maroon than the rest of his body.[/i][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/472.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Leopard[/i] - Gliscor[/b] –[/color] [color=Red]♀[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=CadetBlue][b]Flying[/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][i]The newest member of Mika's team in the Galar League Gym Challenge. Though Leopard is faithfully obedient to her trainer, she is rather lazy in all other matters outside of battle, even during her active hours as a nocturnal Pokemon. For this reason, Mika doesn't often summon her from the Poke Ball, as he is essentially forced to cater to her lethargy.[/i][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/423.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Sabra[/i] - Gastrodon[/b] –[/color] [color=Red]♀[/color] [color=SkyBlue][b]Water[/b][/color] | [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][i]Sabra was rescued by Mika as a Shellos when she was almost dried out to death after being landlocked for nearly too long. She is very sweet and affectionate towards her trainer, initially out of gratitude and then out of genuine happiness after spending much time as one of his long-standing companions. Sabra has smaller tentacles at its neck than the average Gastrodon, which Mika likes to playfully tug at.[/i][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/323.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Patton[/i] - Camerupt[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=FireBrick][b]Fire[/b][/color] | [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/623.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Ramses[/i] - Golurk[/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=MediumPurple][b]Ghost[/b][/color][/center][/hider] [hider=Main Team][center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/330.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Ariete[/i] - Flygon[/b] –[/color] [color=Red]♀[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=SlateBlue][b]Dragon[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/530.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Challenger[/i] - Excadrill[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color] | [color=Silver][b]Steel[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/450.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Merkava[/i] - Hippowdon[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/260.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Abrams[/i] - Swampert[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=SkyBlue][b]Water[/b][/color] | [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/034.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Sherman[/i] - Nidoking[/b] –[/color] [color=Cyan]♂[/color] [color=Violet][b]Poison[/b][/color] | [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color][/center] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/473.png[/img] [color=SandyBrown][b][i]Matilda[/i] - Mamoswine[/b] –[/color] [color=Red]♀[/color] [color=Cyan][b]Ice[/b][/color] | [color=SandyBrown][b]Ground[/b][/color][/center][/hider] [hider=Benched Pokemon] [i][Benched Pokemon are Pokemon that your character can swap out into their League or Champion's Cup teams. They exist in your character's arsenal, but do not take priority over more active members of their teams. Make sure to describe your Pokemon's name, appearance, and personality as you create your teams.][/i] [color=SandyBrown][b][u][Pokemon #1]:[/u][/b][/color] [color=SandyBrown][b][u][Pokemon #2]:[/u][/b][/color] ...[/hider] [hider=Other] [i][These are Pokemon that don't fall under any of the above categories. Does your character have any Pokemon that they consider pets or mere companions? Pokemon that they had on their team when they were once rookie trainers? If not, you may delete this part. Your character's type specialty does not matter here, but [b]note that these Pokemon should not be used actively in battle, if at all.[/b] This is more for fun and slice of life reasons.][/i] [color=SandyBrown][b][u][Pokemon #1]:[/u][/b][/color] ...[/hider] [hr] [h3][b]RELATIONS[/b][/H3] [i][This should remain empty for now. When characters are accepted, players are expected to write down what their character thinks of the other gym leaders, along with other PCs and NPCs that might cross their path.][/i][/hider]