[CHAR] Pokemon: Ascendancy

[Marlowe]

Hestia Joy

Seems like you need to be knocked down a few pegs. Luckily for you, you've come to the right place.

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MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Hestia Joy

Age:
24

Gender:
Female

Birthplace:
Circhester

Appearance Information:
Bearing long, rose-hued locks and a somewhat fit figure, Hestia stands at 5'6" and weighs about 137 pounds. Most of the time, her hair is left to tumble over her shoulders. Her eyes, a dark magenta that at times border on crimson, are often seen fixated into a determined glare. Some may comment on the paleness of her skin, but she considers this something to be proud of, seeing as she comes from the icy region of Circhester.

Her choice in fashion leaves nothing to be envied. Hestia doesn't really care about looking cool or flashy on her days off from work. Instead, she values comfortabilty over beauty; cotton slacks, sneakers, boots, fuzzy sweaters and t-shirts are among her favorite articles of clothing to wear. Such a fact leaves people surprised when they see her in proper gym leader attire. When on the job, Hestia takes on the appearance of a modern dragon-tamer complete with a flowing black cape that is trimmed with gold.

Personality:
Hot-headed. Brash. Crude. A show-off. These are the first words that might come to mind when they think of Hestia Joy, the Dragon-type gym leader of Galar. Honestly, these assumptions are correct, though they only encompass a small portion of Hestia's overall personality. This young woman believes she has something to prove, so she isn't afraid of showing it. Her flamboyant yet arrogant disposition may rub off on certain other gym leaders the wrong way, but those who are closest to her know that she has a heart of gold. She stands her ground for what she believes is right, no matter what it might cost her-- or others, at that. Hestia abhors injustices and abuse against Pokemon, so much so that she coddles her own as if they were her own children.

Along with her fiery disposition, Hestia shelters a terrible case of imposter syndrome and is known to be quite insecure. One could easily get under her skin if they know where to prod, but push her too much and one is wont to face her wrath. Such a fury can also become incredibly out of control; there have been times where she has said things that she later on regrets, and her rash actions during the Champion's Cup have cost her the crown on more than one occasion.

Despite everything else, Hestia is a hard-worker and quite possibly an over-worker. She takes her job way too seriously and is constantly on edge about doing well enough to keep herself in the higher ranks of the Major League.

Short Biography:
Hestia Joy was born in the midst of a violent blizzard and into a very large family. Her pink hair and red eyes surely denoted her as a member of the Joy family, a prestigious bloodline of healers that are scattered across several regions throughout the world. It only made sense that as soon as she came into this world, it was assumed that she would follow their footsteps and become a nurse along with them. Hestia grew to become a rather rambunctious little girl, often getting into scraps with her little brothers, sisters, and cousins. Even then, they still loved playing with another, and together they tended to the smaller species of Pokemon that occupied Circhester. Her connection with Pokemon came almost naturally due to the influence of her heritage. As she grew older, such connections proved useful in the treatments she provided to sick or injured Pokemon. For the longest time, Hestia thought that she was following her calling, her fate. She was a Joy doing what Joys did. There was nothing else that she could ask for.

Everything changed on a cold, crisp winter morning. Seventeen-year old Hestia left her home on a quick trip to the local store when she came upon a heated Pokemon battle. She didn't know why she stopped to watch; her part of her family viewed Pokemon battles as brutal and unnecessary, as she was told several times by her mother. "Pokemon battles are only for the entertainment of humans," she had told her, "there should be no reason we should force such innocent creatures to fight to the near death." Yet, there was something different in this battle. The way the trainers' Pokemon moved on the field sparked something deep within her chest. In those few moments, the Pokemon and their perspective trainers were as one. And if they were the same entity on the battlefield, then what was it like off of it? The question gnawed her head for the better part of the year. Her desire to heal Pokemon dwindled into mere embers. Flames of passion blossomed anew when she saw advertisements for the Galar Region Gym Challenge. It was then that she knew what she was truly meant to be. She was going to be a Pokemon trainer. Surely, her parents would support her change in career path.

Things didn't go as planned. Her parents disowned her as soon as she mentioned her newfound passion and she was thrown onto the street with little else but the clothing on her back. Bitter-hearted, she traveled from town to town in search of a proper start. She spent many nights camping underneath star-filled skies and in small caves. It was about two week into her travels that she came across the Slumbering Weald, and it was there that she stumbled upon an injured Treecko resting underneath a thick-leaved tree. After tending to the Pokemon, the Treecko decided to stay with her for her travels, and the two quickly became friends. She named the Pokemon Pine, and together they began their journey as trainer and partner.

With no sponsor, Hestia knew she had to make her way through the Minor League before she had a shot at the Gym Challenge. That was easy enough; she blew right through the League with Pine and the rest of the team she had assembled. At nineteen years old, she was now eligible to take part of the Galar Region Gym Challenge, and she wasted no time in enlisting. It should have been easy enough the first time to get through the challenge the first time, but she still rode on the adrenaline that she had after blitzing through the Minor League. The Major League wouldn't be much different for her. Her aspirations came skidding to a halt when she lost to the Dragon-type gym leader at the very end of the challenge-- three times in a row. With that, she was knocked out of the challenge and flat on her ass.

Hestia was daunted for the first time in her life. The year that followed was spent half-wallowing, half-training. When it was time for the Gym Challenge once again, she wasted no time in enlisting. Her team was stronger than before; Pine had grown into a fierce Sceptile, and the way she had crafted her new team was inspired by the Dragon-type gym leader that decimated her teammates in the year prior. This time, she reigned victorious over their duel, and she moved on to the Champion's Cup-- where she was once again defeated. The cycle occurred anew in the next year. No matter how hard she tried, Hestia simply couldn't become Champion. But she could become something else. The Dragon-type gym leader, having sustained an injury that crippled his right leg in the midst of a ferocious battle, decided it was time for him to retire. In turn, he gave his spot as gym leader to Hestia.

This wasn't enough for her. She knew she would become Champion one day. Though, staying as a gym leader for the time being was a pretty good deal...

Likes:
- Sweets
- Flying around on Lazuli's back
- Sharing meals with her Pokemon
- Legends; includes both legendary Pokemon and heroes
- Camping
- Exciting battles
- Watching other the other gym leaders' battles
- Romantic dramas, mystery movies
- Crocheting

Dislikes:
- Being called by her last name; would much rather be referred to by just her first name or Lady Hestia
- Cocky individuals
- Suck-ups
- Defeatists
- People who don't know how to have fun or ruin the fun that she's having
- Over-eager or intrusive fans-- extends to paparazzi
- Extended periods of downtime
- Spicy food
- Fairy-types
- Thunderstorms

Quirks:
- Researches legends and legendary Pokemon on her spare time
- Cooks her food with her Pokemon's Dragon Breath or Flamethrower attacks

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Dragon

League Ranking:
Major

League Placement:
8th

Gym Location:
TBD

Gym Description:
TBD

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POKEMON

League Team

Tourmaline [Drakloak ♀]: A rather somber little thing. Thinks she can't live up to her big brother's prestige, but still tries her hardest. The ethereal part of her body is a bit more transparent than usual.

Opal [Dragonair ♀]: The team's prima donna. Loves making her moves look flashy and constantly tries to impress. Is a slightly lighter blue color than most Dragonair.

Zircon [Altaria ♀]: Perky and sweet, Zircon's fluffy appearance betrays her dedication to her teammates. The feathers at the top of her head are slightly longer than usual. Hestia likes to tie them together at their base.

Lazuli [Salamence ♂]: Hestia's first Dragon-type Pokemon. A quiet and humble beast with an otherwise deadly glare. He's darker in color and his wings are fringed in some places. He has a large scar on his right shoulder.

Jade [Haxorus ♀]: While she might look fierce, she's actually quite friendly and loves to cuddle up to people. Zircon is actually her primary cuddle-buddy. Her eyes are a bright yellow instead of red.

Citrine [G-MAX Appletun ♂]: Silly, goofy, and likes to loaf around. The only reason he battles is because he knows he'll get lots of belly rubs afterwards. Looks like an ordinary Appletun.

Main Team

Lazuli [Salamence ♂]: Hestia's first Dragon-type Pokemon. A quiet and humble beast with an otherwise deadly glare. He's darker in color and his wings are fringed in some places. He has a large scar on his right shoulder.

Jade [Haxorus ♀]: While she might look fierce, she's actually quite friendly and loves to cuddle up to people. Zircon is actually her primary cuddle-buddy. Her eyes are a bright yellow instead of red.

Spinel [Hydreigon ♂]: A Dragon that wields the same amount of ambition as Hestia does, though he can be aggressive. When he loses battles, he spends a long time brooding. Looks like an ordinary Hydreigon.

Quartz [Kommo-o ♀]: Timid, quiet, and curious. She likes to get to know other types of Pokemon. The fluff at her shoulders is a bit longer than usual, which Hestia fashions into short braids at its ends. The scales at the end of her tail are slightly chipped.

Larimar [Dragapult ♂]: Tourmaline's big brother. Mischievous and a rampant trickster among Hestia's team; he loves getting into trouble, especially with Spinel. Looks like a normal Dragapult.

Jasper [G-MAX Tyrantrum ♂]: Loud and arrogant. Knows his strengths and likes to throw his weight around, though he respects his trainer. His scales are a very earthy red, almost brown.

Benched Pokemon

Basalt [Garchomp ♂]: If there's something bothering him, he'll be sure to let anyone know with a good bite or two. He's known to even challenge Hestia herself, though she always has a way to calm him down, whether with words or sheer strength. He's heavily scarred on the right side of his face and is blind in that eye.

Topaz [Dracozolt ♀]: The newest addition to Hestia's team. A bit clueless, though she means well. She loves pets and scritches, so she's prone to gravitate towards others in search of affection when Hestia is too busy to tend to her. Looks like a normal Dracozolt.

Other

Pine [Sceptile ♂]: Hestia's first ever Pokemon, Pine spends most of his time relaxing at her Gym or at home. He's rather quiet and wary; he takes his time observing the situation at hand before doing or saying anything. His scales are a brighter green than the typical Sceptile.

Orion [Charizard ♂]: Once the fiercest and strongest Pokemon on Hestia's team during her early years of being a normal trainer. Since his lust for battle has long since been extinguished, he's just a huge couch potato. He spends his time curled up in her living room, watching television. His left horn is broken and his left eye has a scar over it.

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RELATIONS

TBD

[LuckyBlackCat]

Astrid Jennings

Aaaaaand ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Let's gooooo!!

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Astrid Jennings

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Birthplace: Motostoke

Appearance Information:
With her cyberpunk wardrobe and dyed white hair (from naturally blonde), Astrid wouldn't look out of place at a sci-fi convention. Despite her odd fashion sense and mannerisms, her wide blue eyes and the cheerful expression she often wears give her an approachable air. She stands at 5'7", with a leanly athletic build thanks to keeping active with competitions.

Personality:
As is fitting for a Galarian gym leader, Astrid has a major flair for the dramatic. She's known for her deliberately cheesy pre-battle speeches, gets heavily into her laser tag roleplays, and generally exudes cheer and vitality. Even outside of matches, she keeps up this persona much of the time.

This reflects her tendency to escape reality, something she's been in the habit of all her life. Carefree as she seems, she knows how harsh the world can be, and seeks means of retreat, as well as offering such to others. Some tell her she needs to put aside the space-age act now and again, keeping down to Earth so to speak, but she doesn't listen. Ground, after all, is the Electric type's main weakness.

While some may find her attitude silly or childish, she isn't one to underestimate. She's quite the strategist, overcoming weaknesses and turning battles to her advantage with complex tactics.

Short Biography:
As the daughter of an electronics company owner, Astrid's early life seemed enviable. The reality wasn't so glamorous; as her father slowly frittered away his wealth gambling, he'd verbally take out his frustration on his family. Astrid coped by losing herself in her favourite sci-fi shows and games, then as she grew older, by spending as much time out of the house as possible. She felt much more comfortable hanging out with the Magnemite she'd met by one of the factories than at home.

Over time, she made other friends - less than savoury ones. They'd skip school, get into fights, and generally cause trouble. Things came to a head one day when she refused to assist with a break-in, and to "teach her a lesson", the ringleader tried to set his Torracat on her. The Magnemite defended her, getting badly hurt, but hanging on thanks to its sturdy body. It was able to paralyze the Torracat with Thunder Wave, allowing Astrid to get to safety and alert others to the goings-on.

Thankfully the Magnemite survived, and after the incident, her mother helped her turn her life around. After finally leaving her husband, she encouraged her daughter to deal with her issues in healthy ways, such as competitive sports, and becoming a serious Pokemon trainer. Astrid filled out her team, training them on a regular basis. She also took part in many competitions herself, and in adulthood, went on to open up her own laser tag venue. She was no longer helpless, and wanted to give others that adrenaline rush and sense of triumph - as well as the happy family memories she wished she had.

However, she found strength and success were meaningless if you couldn't do anything with them. Her true desire was to help give people purpose and make sure they trained Pokemon responsibly, unlike her former "friends". So, when a gym leader spot opened up and the chairman began seeking out candidates, Astrid jumped at the chance, making it into Galar's minor league.

Likes:

• Laser tag
• Sci-fi shows
• Video games (especially multiplayer ones)
• Electro dance music
• Technology
• Competing
• Running
• Sweets
• Coffee

Dislikes:

• Bullies
• People who take themselves too seriously
• Malfunctioning electronics
• Irresponsible trainers
• Talking about her childhood/teenage years
• Arguments
• Feeling helpless

Quirks:

• Surprisingly for someone so energetic, she's not a morning person. At all. You won't get much sense out of her until she's had several cups of coffee, which she calls "motor fuel".
• Dyes her hair frequently. Right now it's white, and it'll probably be a different colour in a few months' time. A good few times, it's been several colours at once.
• She's a big fan of Unova gym leader/supermodel Elesa, admiring her confidence and stage presence. Aside from having had a Magnemite from a young age, this is why Astrid decided to specialise in Electric types.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Electric

League Ranking: Minor League

League Placement: 6th

Gym Location: Motostoke

Gym Description: A laser tag venue where to open doors, challengers must tag all moving drones in a room. There are three rooms to progress through in total, each one with a higher number of drones than the last, and more structures for cover.

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POKEMON

League Team

[Pokemon #1]: Emolga (Solarwind): This Pokemon is just as excitable as his trainer, relishing any chance to battle, or simply just to run and fly around. He loves to eat, and acts deliberately cute in the hope of getting more Pokepuffs.

[Pokemon #2]: Lanturn (Neptune): A cheerful and playful Pokemon. When not battling, he likes to create light effects along with Aries the Ampharos.

[Pokemon #3]: Toxtricity, Low Key Form (Lyra): Much more level-headed than her mother Lacerta, Lyra nonetheless has a smug attitude, sneering at opponents. She snickers at the antics of her trainer and teammates. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

[Pokemon #4]: Luxray (Stribor): Stribor is proud and elegant, demanding plenty of pampering and the finest foods. He stares down his opponents, attempting to outwit them and go for weak points. The star on his tail is bigger than that of most Luxrays.

Main Team

[Pokemon #1]: Magnezone (Pulsar): Astrid's first Pokemon, and has been a steadfast companion for years. Expresses annoyance at her more wacky tendencies, but is a loyal and protective friend.

[Pokemon #2]: Rotom (Eclipse): Eclipse is as mischievous as you'd expect a Rotom to be, hiding inside electronics and jumping out at people. Particularly likes making lights flicker for dramatic effect.

[Pokemon #3]: Vikavolt (Caelum): A major show-off who relishes the chance to display his aerial moves, and gets twitchy if he isn't the centre of attention. His favourite training method is to use a restrained, harmless version of Signal Beam to laser tag Astrid.

[Pokemon #4]: Heliolisk (Sunspot): This Pokemon only has two settings, off and turbo. He spends much of his time basking or sleeping, but when motivated, is suprisingly active. Once he's used up that considerable burst of energy, he'll be right back into lazy mode.

[Pokemon #5]: Toxtricity, Amped Form (Lacerta): A loud and brash Pokemon who competes with Caelum for the limelight. She loves battling, but can't stand losing, and sulks for hours after defeat. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

[Pokemon #6]: Eelektross (Nova): Despite her huge size and intimidating appearance, Nova is a big softy. She likes to nuzzle and hug people, which often gives them a mild shock.

Benched Pokemon

[Pokemon #1]: Ampharos (Aries): A calm Pokemon who watches over the rest of Astrid's team, keeping them out of trouble. Rather than battling, he prefers to watch and create light effects for a more impressive show. That said, he isn't averse to battles, and will step in if any of her other Pokemon are unable or unwilling to fight for any reason.

[Pokemon #2]: Raichu (Comet): So-named because of her speed, and her glowing tail when she's highly charged with electricity. As a Pikachu, audiences loved her cute playful act. After evolving, she was happy at first, but due to the popularity of Pikachu as a species, fans reacted less positively to her. She became bitter, and less willing to battle. Although Astrid still gives her just as much affection, Comet tends to be jealous of her other Pokemon.
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Other

[Pokemon #1]: Elgyem (Rigel): A timid Elgyem who, abandoned by his original trainer, found his way into Astrid's gym one day and didn't want to leave. He doesn't like battling, but hangs around as a companion.
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RELATIONS

TBD

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BATTLE THEME

[Psyker Landshark]

Fiona MacConnell

”Yer here for a battle, aye? Fine, fine. Then let’s see if ye can keep up wit' me in the open sky!”

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Fiona MacConnell

Age: 25

Gender: Female

Birthplace: Freezington

Appearance Information:
Stands at about 5’8”. Skin is fair, long blonde hair, has a lithe build. Somewhat toned musculature, moderate bust.

Typically wears casual clothing such as plain T-shirts and jeans, but makes the token effort of putting on a fashionable jacket. Always seen with a pair of flying goggles around her head, for use in the skies.

When the occasion calls for it, has a full Sky Trainer glider suit for both Sky Battles and official appearances as a Gym Leader. Wears her Dynamax Band on her right wrist, with a Key Stone mounted into the opposite side of the wristband from where the plate is.

Personality:
A free spirit by all accounts, Fiona prefers not to be burdened by much outside of her Pokemon and her Gym. She’s relaxed and lackadaisical, unconcerned with what others think so long as she’s satisfied with her own performance. She’s a wanderer at heart, spending much of her time outside of League-mandated Gym battles soaring the skies of Galar atop one of her many Flying Pokemon.

Despite her carefree nature, or, as some would believe, because of it, Fiona is a hard book to read. It’s difficult to accurately get a handle on what she wants or is thinking, and she tends to just go with the flow much of the time.

Of course, that isn’t to say there isn’t a brain underneath all the laziness and aimless wandering. She’s a quick wit when she’s forced to be, and aims for efficiency in what she does, so as to better get things over with and go back to a state of relaxation.

Short Biography:
While born in the icy southern town of Freezington, Fiona only spent a portion of her early years there. By the age of nine, she moved with her family to Kalos for a number of years on account of her parents’ work. It was in Kalos that Fiona saw her first Sky Battle, inspiring a love of Flying Pokemon and the open sky itself that she carries to this day.

During her stay in Kalos, Fiona became a certified Sky Trainer by her teenage years along with her regular schooling before her family returned to Galar. Upon finishing high school, Fiona immediately set out on that year’s Gym Challenge, wanting to explore the homeland she’d spent most of her teenage years out of. She won her eight badges handily enough, but was knocked out in the semi-finals of the Champion’s Cup.

Losing didn’t particularly bother Fiona. Hell, she’d gotten further than she’d expected herself. And being Champion was a burden she wouldn’t have really wanted anyway. Interviews, public appearances, actual duties? No thanks. So with a smile and a shrug, Fiona decided to continue her journey, spending the next few years traveling from region to region, learning about different varieties of Flying Pokemon while exploring all she wanted to. She didn’t let up on honing her battling skills, either. Fiona took part in the professional battling circuit across the world, from Mt. Battle to the Frontier.

It was on a break from her journey back home in Galar that Fiona was approached to become a Gym Leader by one of the current Leaders looking to retire. While initially resistant to the idea of being tied down in one place, she was eventually worn down by persistent arguments and the knowledge that she could always quit if the responsibility really was too much. Of course, the salary and job stability didn’t hurt either. After all, maintaining a career as a professional battler was an uncertain thing at the best of times. So with yet another shrug, Fiona stepped into the next chapter of her life.

She’s been at the job for three years now, and has performed rather admirably despite her own doubts to the contrary. Fiona’s attitude isn’t always appreciated, but she brings in ratings with her battles and contributes decently to the community outside of the challenge season, both patrolling the Wild Area for incidents and helping to train the Flying Taxi service’s Corviknights.

Likes:

• Goofing off
• Flying on Pokeback
• Tonic wine
• First-person shooters
• Cooking for others
• Finger foods
• Lattes

Dislikes:

• Working
• Journalists
• Sailing
• Elaborate fashion
• Cooking for herself
• Cleaning
• Workaholics

Quirks:

• Speaks with a Scottish Crown Tundra accent
• Spends more time and brainpower figuring out ways to get out of doing her job than it would take to actually do her job
• Has petitioned the League Chairman to allow Mega Evolution (and Z-moves by proxy) in the League for the last three years running. Has been unsuccessful for the last three years running.
• Maintains correspondence with Gurkinn and Korrina of the Tower of Mastery, as she trained under them to learn Mega Evolution.

Misc:
Battle theme

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Flying

League Ranking: Major League

League Placement: 6th

Gym Location: Ballonlea

Gym Description: TBD

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POKEMON

League Team

Growler: Hawlucha
One of Fiona's original team members that couldn't quite cut it at the highest levels of competition. Constantly seeks to improve himself and stay in shape, but knows that his glory days are past.

Fishbed: Cramorant
A goofy motherfucker. Doesn't ever seem to care for where he is or what he's supposed to do outside of battle and eating.

Harrier: Xatu
Blank and silent to the point where no one ever can really tell what she's feeling. Substituted onto Fiona's active roster at times when she needs a teleporter for extremely quick travel. Has locations across most of Galar and parts of Kalos memorized.

Terminator: (Gigantamax) Corviknight
A former Flying Taxi Pokemon that turned out to be more suited for battle than transport. Bears a scrappy disposition and constantly tries to fight against the heavier hitters on Fiona's main team, but doesn't quite measure up.

Main Team

Raptor: (Gigantamax) Corviknight
Fiona's starter and her oldest companion. Stoic and resolute, she watches over the rest of the flock and can be counted on to mediate disputes among the crew. The strongest Pokemon on the team by official League metrics, thanks to her Gigantamax form.

Lightning: Noivern
Wild, hyperactive, and mischievous. He has a need for speed and loves to show said speed off, always eager for a battle or a race. Causes problems with his eagerness and energy, but not on purpose.

Flanker: Gliscor
Relaxed and cheerful. The one closest to her own trainer's temperament on the team. Likes nothing more than to laze about and sleep. Tends to go along with whatever the rest of Fiona's team is up to, humoring the other members whenever they get too energetic or aggressive.

Berkut: Talonflame
Egotistical. Preens a lot. Has a tendency to show off during battle and be the most visually spectacular among Fiona's team. Doesn't take being upstaged in style well, and picks fights with other showoffs.

Hornet: Yanmega
The quiet one. Doesn't interact much with the rest of the crew, but mostly out of nervousness due to being Fiona's newest addition, and due to the Bug type's inherent weakness to the Flying type.

Felon: (Mega) Salamence
The true ace of Fiona's squad. Arrogant and bloodthirsty, but still loyal to Fiona and his fellow Pokemon on the team. Picks fights with everyone else. Unfortunately, never gets the chance to show off his real strength in Galar League battles due to a ban on Mega Evolution and the League's preference for Dynamaxing.

Benched Pokemon

Rafale: Togekiss
Surprisingly for one of its species, perpetually frowning and irritable. Always seems to be cooking up one nasty plot or another in his head. Mostly brought onto Fiona's team to troll Hestia during the Cup.

Fulcrum: Aerodactyl
Somewhat of a space case. Outside of battle, has very little idea what is going on most of the time and prefers to just idle and perch out of the way of everyone else. Is the exact opposite in battle, being hyper focused and aware. Would be capable of Mega Evolution if Fiona could actually get her hands on an Aerodactylite.

Barge: Gyarados
A holdover from Fiona's challenge and adventuring days, Barge regards most situations and Pokemon with an eye of weary experience, having seen it all at this point. She's still kept in shape enough to be substituted in for the Cup, but is more often called on when Fiona needs water transportation for some reason.

Other

Blackjack: Honchkrow
Another one of Fiona's original party, having had to suffer an early retirement due to an improperly-healed wing. Has taken to being a house Pokemon well, preferring to hop around Fiona's home and enjoy the perks of a domestic life.

Mimsy: Furfrou
The MacConnell family pet since their days in Kalos during Fiona's teenage years. Has come into Fiona's possession for the time being, as her parents have gone off on a year-long retirement cruise.

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RELATIONS

Relationships

Hestia: "Right bloody cunt, that one. Though ye'd expect it outta Dragon Tamers, really. Good friend, though. Could do tae calm down a tad, especially on tha pitch, but she wouldn't be her otherwise, I suppose."

Mika: "Big fan of his show here. Really appreciate that unlike some of our fuckin' coworkers, he knows how tae kick back an' have fun. Lad should make th' time fer a vacation so he can experience some shite outside Galar fer himself instead of askin' me. Only thing I can complain about is how he's too much of a pussy fer a good drink."

Nordrin: "We really gotta talk about this? Fine, fine. I know he's a bit of a cunt...okay, not just a bit. But there's a good man under there. He gives a shite. I just think he gives too damn much of one to make time fer much else in life. And don't ye go reading too much into that."

Holly: "Not a bad one. We got some similar interests, but she's a bit too much of a hard worker. Gets on my case sometimes. Keeps tryin' tae wake me up fer a mornin' jog, of all bloody things. Still, we bitch about tae fuckin' media hounds together over coffee, an' if that dinnae bring people together, goddamn nothing does."

Bianca: "Good lass. I view her as a little sister, really. I drag her around places, it's nice. Probably should take her to tha Tundra some time, she'd love it there. Anyways, she could stand tae stop tryin' ta clean my home when she comes over, th' mess's perfectly functional. I know where everything is."

Isaiah: "Ehhhhh, we don't talk much. He's quiet, I ain't, ya get th' picture. Ya gotta be at least some kinda smart tae be a doctor, though, so he's clearly doin' something right."

Iris: "Right cute lass, that one. All those rumors're bloody stupid, but I like it when she fucks about and plays along. We're good friends, too. I like tae drag her out fer a night on th' town every now an' then."

Sawyer: "Fine lad. Could stand tae take shite a bit easier, but he's fun otherwise. Real softie, too. Though he'd probably bitch me out if he heard me say that."

Sebastien: "Who? Oh, right, new guy. Honestly, genuinely impressed he even made it tae this position, what wit' all his knowledge gaps. A bit too serious fer my tastes, though. An' by a bit, I mean way too much. Dinnae think I've seen him crack a single smile, ever."

Astrid: "Like her a good deal. Similar interests, not too far up her own arse, knows how tae have fun. All that competition gets a bit much fer me at times, but when she ain't in that sorta mood, I got no complaints about hangin' out wit' her."

[Fabricant451]

Holly Holbrok

"Think you can do it in one take? Watch out for the sting of defeat!"

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Holly Holbrok

Age: 28

Gender: Female

Birthplace: Spikemuth

Appearance Information: Holly's hair is multicolored and dyed heavily. Her natural hair color was blonde but she hasn't been blonde for the longest time, having decided to dye her hair black as a young girl and then in her teens decided that black and other colors looked cool. Presently it's black and purple, mostly purple, to symbolize her affinity for the poison side of things. She is tall, standing just shy of 6'1" which leads many to assume she is a model when not competing which is an easy assumption to make given that she likes to dress more for fashion first and then casual but regardless she always seems to be able to mix in form and function with her style. Her eyes are a bright blue and her gaze always seems to somehow be both piercing and distant at the same time. She is able to say so much with just a flick of the eyebrow or a twitch of the lip. With her gym uniform she wears a black fur-collared jacket with purple fur.

Personality: If there's any reputation Holly has in Galar it is for being incredibly cool. Not just keeping a level head under the most pressure filled situations - though she does do that - but more in how her sense of style and attitude combined creates an aura that just can't be matched but makes her popular even without the gym leader tag alongside her. She rarely seems to get excited, instead choosing to express her emotions with subtlety - a flick of the eyes, an upward slant of the lips, crossing her hands in just the right way or an impatient tap of her always-heeled foot. Her demeanor comes with the added bane of there being walls erected between her and most others, especially her fellow gym leaders, and though she might not particularly enjoy how 'unapproachble' she comes off as, she doesn't exactly do herself any favors with her acerbic, incising tongue.

Believing it best to let her reputation define her, Holly makes no great effort to show the gentler side that she learned from her grandmother. Behind the finely crafted visage and 'tude is a softer, caring soul who would sooner enjoy a meager living than a life of glitz and fame - though she does admit having it helps more than she ever knew for good and for bad. For someone good at playing other people, the only role she seems unable to master is being able to let her guard down. And yet even with her 'unapproachable' nature, she still always seems to be supporting her fellow gym leaders in their battles and endeavors. Holly cares dearly about people even if she never allows herself to show it.

Short Biography: Holly comes from Spikemuth which might explain her surly-yet-cool attitude. Growing up in a smaller town known mostly for cramped alleys and being smack in the corner of nowhere, Holly was an orphan raised by a foster family including her late grandmother Poppy whom Holly was incredibly close with. They were hardly well off which fostered a bit of jealousy in Holly when she saw visitors and tourists throwing money around like it came from the ground. She never felt the need or want to find out about her birth parents believing that if they cared enough about her they would've made an effort over the years. Growing up in Spikemuth, she didn't get much of a chance to really experience much of the gym challenge even as an audience member - so few trainers seemed to make it that far and the ones that did saw Spikemuth more as a speed bump on their way to the finish line. What Holly did have, though, was basketball. She wasn't very good and the equipment was a bit run down but it got her outside and active and that was an accomplishment in itself. Holly, not growing up wealthy, understood the value of appreciating what they had - though with her eventual fame later in life she allowed herself to enjoy finer things like clothes rather than hand me downs and constantly patched clothing.

During a pick-up game on the Spikemuth courts, a wayward three pointer went wild and landed with a pop on something. The pop was like a gun shot and freaked out the other kids Holly was playing with. Holly, however, was curious and followed up on the sound to find the basketball having a hole in it and the reason why was clear: the deflated orange ball was being worn like a hat by a little spiky thing that Holly would soon learn was a Mareanie. She couldn't be mad at the Pokemon despite that being their only ball and her concern was less that the ball was gone and more if the Mareanie was alright. She dropped it off at the PokeCenter thinking that would be the end of it. The following day she noticed it following her, and that was how Holly met her partner in crime. Or at least her partner in all things Pokemon.

That had been the spark needed for her to do more than hang out on the courts and doing little else. Holly became a trainer and saw the sights of Galar. She was, of course, completely overwhelmed. Even just getting to Hammerlocke was startling; she'd never been around so many people before that she damn near ran back home. To safety. But she didn't. She took a breath and carried on. Holly tried to fight at the Hammerlocke gym but was denied due to not having a sponsor to vouch for her. She got into a verbal argument with the staff; Holly thought it was unfair that the only people who could participate had to know someone to give them permission. She didn't have money or connections so what was she supposed to do?

The answer was obvious. Earn money. Become someone. Change things from the inside. She could accomplish at least one of those things, surely. Holly was too young to work so she panhandled. She busked. She tried challenging people to games of sport for money. It didn't work and in fact she wound up further in the hole than she started. Thanks to the owner taking pity on a girl trying to get by, Holly was able to find work at a boutique in Hammerlocke, starting off by sweeping hair off the floor, but eventually being trusted to apply makeup and do haircuts as she got older and put forth effort in learning the trade.

It was like she found a passion for the first time. Beauty. Specifically in helping others achieve it. People came in not sure what they wanted and Holly made sure they left feeling like a new person. She was a wizard with scissors that she had fully intended to make that her career, maybe taking over after the owner retired. But when the then-gym leader of Hammerlocke came in looking for a makeover, Holly gave it to them and when she heard her name on television after the leader gave her a shoutout when asked about the new haircut, Holly knew what she had to do. She had to show her appreciation for the shout out by meeting the leader on the field of battle.

Holly had money to enter the minor circuit and worked her way up, eventually being able to enter the Gym Challenge proper. She didn't do well the first time. Nor the second. Nor the third. But on her fifth attempt she made it all the way to Hammerlocke and her goal was accomplished. She won. And in the victory interview she told her little story - and that, combined with her unique sense of style - was enough to catapult her to fame even though she went on to lose in the Champion's Cup. Holly found herself on television more often - her unique look and husky cool voice was perfect, it seemed, for acting, specifically in commercials and ad campaigns along with her Toxapex. She stayed for a time in Unova doing work for PokeStar and being on televisions and screens the planet over, but acting didn't provide her the same thrill as helping others with their style or, indeed, battling had.

When the opportunity arose to become a gym leader in Galar, Holly took it - believing she could balance the responsibilities of gym leadership and her acting requirements.

Likes: -Spicy food, though she can't stomach it and tends to regret it always
-Sports, specifically basketball
-Black coffee. No sugar, no cream. Just black
-Supporting her gym leaders. If she can, she'll always watch from the crowd.
-Tawdry romance movies and series', even ones she isn't in
-Stargazing. She doesn't believe in horoscope stuff but she likes the stars and the stories they tell
-Fashion and style. She believes everyone should make a little effort to dress well.
-Punk music. She's from Spikemuth. It's basically law.

Dislikes: -Elitism. Everyone deserves a fair shot especially in the gym challenge
-Psychic types. Not just because they tend to be strong against her types, she just doesn't like the idea of things that can get inside her head
-Scary stories. She'll try and put on a brave face but inside she's terrified and trembling
-Paparazzi. It seems worse because of her dual celebrity status.
-Deliberately lazy people. There's no excuse if you're able to get up and be active.
-Those who can't be graceful in defeat or are sore winners. No one likes a sore loser but everyone hates a sore winner.
-Unchecked arrogance.

Quirks: She has a secret sweet tooth and tends to almost always be chewing gum or sucking on hard candy. She's not a fan of chocolate but likes the more fruity candies.

Her natural accent is rough, street urchin slang and she's done a lot to hide it. But when she gets excited she can't help it and it comes out and she is incredibly embarrassed by it. Those who have heard it are bound to never tell anyone. Or else.

She thinks bug Pokemon are cute. Moreso than the typically 'cute' Pokemon by far.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Poison

League Ranking: Major

League Placement: TBD

Gym Location: TBD

Gym Description: TBD

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POKEMON

League Team

[The team your character uses to face off against Gym Challenge contestants. If they are placed lower, their team will be weaker, and vice versa. Again, don't worry about this for the moment as it will be decided when people are accepted.

Make sure to describe your Pokemon's name, appearance, and personality as you create your teams.]

[Pokemon #1]:

[Pokemon #2]:

[Pokemon #3]:
...

Main Team

Doppio [Toxapex]: Holly's first Pokemon and her best friend. Doppio shares her owner's love of the spotlight and as such acts a bit vain and high maintenance - at least until Holly clears her throat. She likes to make sure her shell spines are always flawless, like the nails of a human.

Lungo [Nidoking]: If there was a bully on Holly's team, it wouldn't be Lungo who, despite looking ferocious is actually quite shy and always trying to do well. He's reliable but takes losses harder than anyone on the team. As such, Holly tends to baby him a bit more. His lower fangs are of different shape, one being slightly taller than the other.

Galao [Crobat]: Galao is fiercely loyal to Holly and Holly only. He doesn't much care about being part of the team, though Holly insists on having him interact with the others despite this. Has a tendency to turn its head up whenever the other Pokemon offer it food or the like but then snatches it and eats it anyway. Very prideful, its wings are a bit longer and one of them has a small incision that fortunately doesn't prevent it from flight.

Cortado [Drapion]: As a Skorupi, Cortado was a little prankster, always hiding berries and things and laughing about it. As a Drapion, Cortado is still a prankster just a bit larger. He loves playing games with his favorite being hide and seek - though he isn't very good.

Ristretto [Roserade]: Ristretto is almost as dramatic as Holly is. She enjoys acting like the hero in a stage show, adding stylish but unnecessary flourishes and flairs to her attacks in battle. A bit of a primadonna but lovable still. Her leaf cape is longer, just tickling the ground behind her.

Mocha [Garbodor]: While able to G-Max, Holly typically tries to avoid doing it unless there's little option precisely because Mocha doesn't enjoy it. Mocha is a bit afraid while also having a unique curiosity that gets him into trouble sometimes.

Benched Pokemon

Red Eye [Beedril]: Saw use more when Mega Evolution was a bit of an option, though as her second Pokemon Holly still has a soft spot for her. She enjoys competition and quite likes to race Galao.

Au Lait[Salazzle]: Almost as lazy as a Slakoth and a Snorlax which put her at odds with Holly's work ethic and training regimen.

Other

[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 note that these Pokemon should not be used actively in battle, if at all. This is more for fun and slice of life reasons.]

Affogato [Ariados]: While Holly could certainly use Affogato in her battle teams given its typing, she opts not to just because Affogato is "too cute" to battle much in her estimation. Affogato certainly wants to battle but until that day comes she likes to make art with her webbings. It's a hobby.

Macchiato [Umbreon]: Holly worked with an Eevee during an ad campaign early into her acting career and they formed a quick bond on set. He evolved into an Umbreon and the bond only deepened. If Holly's known for having Doppio in her shoots, then Macchiato isn't far behind. Though not part of her team, he is a long standing travelling companion and friend. The symbols on his body are a brighter yellow than others.

Espresso [Walrein]: Part of her original team back when she was a challenger, Espresso only has one tusk now which he thinks makes him look cooler. Gets to enjoy retirement often with Au Lait resting against him.

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RELATIONS

[Vertigo]

Sawyer Chahal

"Right, the deal's this: I ain't need no Pokémon to beat your ass. So you treat your partners right, or I'll choose my fist."

MAIN PROFILE

Name: Sawyer Chahal, "Rotten Monk"

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Birthplace: Ballonlea, Galar

Appearance:

Sawyer is one of those people who looks like trouble even from afar. From his manner of dress to the way he carries himself and the irritable aura he seems to exude, many tend to give way when he approaches. Contributing to this is likely his height; he stands at 6'2'' with a lean physique - not that you'd be able to tell at first glance, considering his baggy clothing. Hidden underneath said clothing are a myriad of tattoos as well, most notably one that covers his entire back. Few have seen it in its entirety, so what it depicts is unknown.

He has fiery red, messy hair and golden eyes that carry a perpetually annoyed look. For some reason, his canines seem a little sharper than is normal. It's unclear whether he's had them since birth or gotten them sharpened in a deliberate attempt to look more edgy, though. His nose has been broken in the past, and it's not uncommon to see him bruised in more places than one at any given time - though less so nowadays.

Personality:

The general public knows Sawyer by many names, none of which are pleasant - or entirely undeserved. He's reclusive and enigmatic, rarely appearing in public or giving speeches - and when he does, he always seems disproportionately angry about it. Rumours pin him as unpredictable and even dangerous, having been involved in gang activity in the past. There is certainly truth to all that, and he is as rude as he is short-tempered, with violence a real, tangible threat if he gets angry enough. He's yet to punch anyone who didn't - in his own words at least - deserve it though.

Sawyer hates being idle, preferring any sort of physical activity to just lazing around. Due to that, his gym is very pristine even during the busiest of hours, and he never fails to cook his own meals. On the flip side, he can't sit still during meetings, and tends to engage in reckless behaviour to cure his ever-present boredom. Catch him wrestling a Bewear just because (he thought) he could - or because someone dared him to. He's very competitive, but doesn't handle losses well, even if he tries to pretend otherwise.

With all that said, those who know him the best have also seen a completely different side of him, one not known to the general public. The side that has him staying up the whole night to tend to a crying baby Pokémon. The side that turns him into a flustered, bumbling mess when anyone or anything cute bats eyes at him. The side that makes him throw himself into the fray with reckless abandon when someone he cares about needs protecting. That is to say, bad as he might be, it's not to the core.

He'll get angry if you point it out to him, though.

Likes:

- Everything cute
- Exercise
- Battling and fighting
- Spicy food (or so he claims)
- Challenges
- Cold weather

Dislikes:

- Rumours
- Technology
- People mistreating Pokémon
- Breeders
- Bureaucracy
- Waiting

Quirks:

- His face gets red very easily, whether from spice, getting embarrassed, angry, or otherwise hot. He's been trying to "train his face" (whatever that means) by stuffing it with spicy food on the regular, but so far all it's done is made him suffer needlessly.

- Owns an unofficial daycare for Pokémon abandoned by their trainers or, as is often the case, breeders looking for better specimen. Due to that, he hates breeders with a passion.

- Has an uncharacteristically good singing voice, but only sings when drunk.

- Stronger than he looks, has wrestled with Pokémon on multiple occasions.

- Can be caught trying to meditate on occasion, as his "monk" moniker would dictate. Also has prayer beads. It seems as though he's trying to use both methods for anger management, but hasn't had much success so far...

Short Biography:

Though he was born in Ballonlea, Sawyer's parents originated from Ecruteak City, Johto. They were a traditional couple who tried to pass on the virtues of patience, meditation, community and putting others first to their son, and for a few years, they seemed to do a fine job. But the older Sawyer grew, the shorter his fuse got - and he seemed particularly unwilling to put up with other kids who mocked his parents. The two did have accents, dressed differently from the people around them, and had habits that others found strange. Sawyer would often ask his parents to defend themselves from the hurtful words hurled at them, but they simply smiled and said they didn't mind. Sawyer didn't get it.

Sawyer's pent up frustrations came to a head during his teenage years, to a point even local news covered the incident. What exactly happened is unknown, but he was found assaulting a man while screaming profanities. No Pokémon were found in his possession at the time, though as he was dragged from the scene, a few baby Pokémon wandered after him, seemingly distressed. One small Azurill was particularly intent on following, so it was taken with him. The incident didn't make national news and remains something only a few local people can recall, but it did kickstart a spiral in his life. His parents would call it a downward one, but Sawyer? He found his passion that day.

He left home without a word, an Azurill at his side. What did he did after, no one's quite sure. There are verifiable reports of him being spotted among the shadier crowd at Spikemuth, but otherwise the next few years of his life are recorded only in rumours. Some insist they were mugged by him. Yet others recall seeing him tend to small, injured Pokémon on the side of the road. Some say they engaged him in battle or a fight.

Then, around age twenty, he emerged from obscurity with a full team of Pokémon and took on the Minor League - and then the Gym Challenge proper. It was unclear what had made him suddenly care about the challenge, but he seemed determined as ever to get through - and when interviewed as was custom for new challengers, he simply replied: "Need the money." He didn't get through the challenge on his first try, but returned as soon as he was able, trying to push himself and his team further and further - until suddenly, he stopped. The old man that had served as the previous normal type Gym Leader for decades retired, and for reasons none know to this day, offered the spot to Sawyer in particular. He accepted, starting with an overhaul of the entire gym and its surrounding area. Now, for some reason, people report spotting tons of small Pokémon running around on the backyard.

LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Normal
League Ranking: Major
League Placement: tbd
Gym Location: tbd
Gym Description: tbd

POKEMON

League Team

[Pokemon #1]:

[Pokemon #2]:

[Pokemon #3]:
...

Main Team

Antagonist the Obstagoon (♂)
Got his name from a pun that teenager Sawyer thought clever. The two have been through thick and thin together, and their teamwork is a sight to behold in battle. Antagonist has an attitude and he loves to mess with people and Pokémon alike - sometimes too much. He doesn't have patience for lazy or shy creatures, and would much rather hang around with those that can take a jab, whether verbal or physical.


Teddy the Bewear (♂)
Teddy is a big teddy bear. A big, strong, terrifying teddy bear that wants nothing more than to hug whomever he comes across. Forever. As in, he won't let go if he gets his mittens around you. Ever. Maybe if you stop breathing, in which case he will try and slap you awake. With giant bear paws. Really he just wants friends, but few want to be friends with him. He's... a work in progress, Sawyer says.


Monarch the Staraptor (♀)
A noble sight to behold, Monarch can often be spotted sitting on the roof of the gym, observing all that pass by. She's a veteran of many battles as evidenced by her rugged appearance, but is not about to retire any time soon. She's ambitious and seeks to dominate the skies in particular, eagerly challenging all flying things in her sight. She has a habit of bossing other Pokémon around.


Mama the Wigglytuff (♀)
Happy, kind and caring are all words commonly used to describe Mama. She's well-respected among Sawyer's Pokémon, and she's known as quite the mother hen to everyone in her circle - hence the name. She's the first one you'll need to face if you ever hurt any of her babies outside of agreed upon battles.


Stewart the Indeede (♂)
A humble and compassionate Pokémon who's at his happiest when everyone at the gym is content and things run smoothly. He works tirelessly to that end, and seems to be in a constant hurry to fix, rearrange or clean something. He's also the one making sure things happen in a punctual manner. Stewart gets stressed easily, but far be it from him to complain.


Ruler the Slaking (♂)
Self-proclaimed king of the jungle, Ruler knows he's a powerhouse and uses it as an excuse to slack off most of the time. Most other Pokémon don't really like him, but Sawyer insists that Ruler fought hard to get to where he is, and has earned some rest from time to time. Just... maybe he could use a little less of it.

Benched Pokemon

Cutie the Delcatty (♀)
A Pokémon Sawyer has babied ever since her Skitty years. She's cuddly and affectionate, greeting everyone she sees with a headbutt and a purr. She's a bundle of energy however, and if she isn't running and playing around with baby Pokémon, she trains or battles - anything to burn all that excess energy. Is often switched in to replace Ruler.


Protocol the Porygon Z While many use Rotom for their everyday needs, Sawyer rescued a Porygon years ago and, after getting it fixed and virus-free, has it help him with his technological needs. It... doesn't really have much of a personality, and sometimes behaves erratically.


Her Royal Highness (♀)
With a name like hers, how could she not be full of herself? A spoiled little thing, she carries herself like an actual royal, expecting the whole world to bow down at her feet - and getting incredibly fussy when it doesn't happen. Though she's as lazy as they come, when she does fight, she does so fiercely.

Other

Zuzu the Azumarill (♂)
Sawyer's first and closest companion. Headstrong and stubborn, Zuzu shares his trainer's reckless nature, and never backs down from a fight. He's very protective of others, and will put up with no bullshit directed at him or his, though he's not prone to explosive anger like his trainer. Recently, he's given up battling in favour of caring for young Pokémon and teaching them how to battle and protect themselves instead.


Bane the Toxtricity (♂)
Along with Antagonist and Zuzu, Bane is one of the original members of Sawyer's team. He was an enabler during Sawyer's few "musical" years, and still coaxes him to join him on occasion. Bane is chill, a very "go with the flow" sort of Pokémon that's content just watching others do their thing. He never had a passion to battle, so nowadays he does it less and less.


Glutton the Glameow (♀)
A young Glameow who seems to be attached to Sawyer's shoulder, refusing to budge for any reason other than food. And boy does she love food - hence her name.

+ a myriad of either young, injured or otherwise abandoned Pokémon he takes care of, but refuses to battle with.

RELATIONS

tbd

[Majoraa]

Bianca Schnee

"Now come, prove to me that the fire in your heart can weather every storm in your course!"

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Bianca Schnee

Age: 22

Gender: Female

Birthplace: Circhester

Appearance Information: Standing at 5'3, Bianca's skin borderlines on sickly and fair, with faint rosey cheeks. She has icy blue eyes and her hair is a pale shade of Lavender, usually kept in a pixie cut. Whenever she can, she usually dresses in fur-lined coats and cooler colors. Leggings and boots, and small accents like snowflake shaped jewelry, even in her elaborate gym challenge uniform she always looks ready for winter.

...Well, not always.

She can't exactly avoid hotter climates forever. For this she dresses lighter, her main attire being a white dress shirt over a light blue skirt, and a wide brimmed hat with black ribbon. You'd have to convince her to wear warmer colors. Oddly enough, she avoids wearing high heels, preferring boots or flats.

Personality: Soft-spoken and often quiet, Bianca can be concidered the mother figure out of the other gym leaders. Warm-hearted and doting, she does understand her limits, but will always be around to lend an ear. She can be strict, and rather meticulous about the finer details. Don't be surprised if you find her organizing things around the area or cleaning after you. Despite what people may think, she doesn't mind company at all, honest!

Though as sweet as she can be, even she has her more colder moments. Chilling glares and malicious grins, The small woman can be quite intimidating when she wants to be. She doesn't get angry, not easily, but that might be for the best...

Short Biography: Born on a cold winter's night to a pair of researchers, Bianca was their only child. Her mother was a famous explorer who liked to travel the world, while her father remained in Galar as a Pokemon Professor. Though rather frail in her youth, one could always catch a glimpse of her tailing behind her father as he worked; more than willing to help out with what she could, or looking out for the other kids in Circhester. As she grew more interested in Pokemon Bianca eventually wanted a partner of her own.

Nothing really clickled until she locked eyes on a Darumaka. Ice types. That's the type that fascinated her the most. Bianca and "Bumble", as she named him at the time grew stronger together as time passed by and she decided to set off to do the Gym Challenge. To wish her good luck, her mother brought home with her their next team member. An Alolan Vulpix, who would soon be known as "Nyx". Sure, they had some stumbles along the way. Sometimes Bianca worried her Pokemon would get too badly hurt to continue one. But they preservered, and more importantly, their team grew and grew stronger. Things seemed to be looking up for them.

But they flew too close to the sun, and got burned. Literally. No matter how much they tried, maybe Bianca was bound to lose with such a fragile typing. She made it halfway through the Champion's Cup when she was defeated. And yet, she surprisingly took it well. Bianca gave her opponent a warm smile, then took her leave.

But that wouldn't be the end of her involvement there. A while after she returned to Circhester, she was approached to become an ice type gym leader. Major league or not, Bianca would've taken the job regardless. So now she pushes forward, in hopes to make both friends and family proud.

Likes:
• Colder weather
• Storms
• Her friends
• Pokemon in general
• Cold foods, like slushies and ice cream
• Horror movies

Dislikes:
• Heat waves
• Getting sick
• Medicine
• Alcohol
• Spicy food
• Messes
• Of course she wouldn't like jackasses, ya dingus

Quirks:
• Tends to speak with a stutter, as if she's perpetually shivering.
• Actually, one could swear she always feels cold to the touch. However this is just speculation.
• Total. Night. Owl. Don't be surprised if she wakes up with a resting bitch face in the morning, she's just that tired.
• Has a soft spot for kids. Bianca hopes to inspire them into becoming trainers too some day.
• Can, would, and will clean up after EVERYONE if she has nothing better to do. She's not afraid of dragging someone into it too.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Ice

League Ranking: Major League

League Placement: 3rd

Gym Location: Circhester

Gym Description:
Winter Haze -

Remaining in her home town, Bianca has converted the main floor gym into an ice rink and circular maze. All challengers are required to skate through the slice of winter wonderland to the center, where the leader awaits skating without a care in the world.

Though she didn't want to force anyone to take the Gym Challenge to visit the rink, so Bianca had a second rink built downstairs for the public to use. There's a snack bar and winter-themed shop on the side if you want to get yourself something before you leave.

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POKEMON

League Team

Hecate (Sneasel):
♀️ • Impish
Weiss' partner-in-crime, Hecate has been a tricky little bother for many others. But for the sake of her trainer's sanity, she limits herself to small pranks. For now...

Flurry (Snover):
♂️ • Hasty
Flurry has a tendancy to think before he acts. Whether that'd be from impatience or impulse, he's trying his best to break out of this habit.

Momo (Piloswine):
♀️ • Careful
No matter what she does, it always seems like Momo is holding herself back. Perhaps out of worry that she'll be too careless even in battle?

Main Team

Nyx (Ninetails, Alolan Form):
♀️ • Brave
Bianca's mother brought Nyx home from a expedition to Alola as a gift. A daredevil, bold, and a protective member of the team, she's not afraid of facing danger head on. Her flowing mane has some small braids weaved into it.

Mister (Mr. Rime):
♂️ • Jolly
With a pep in his step and a tip of the hat, Mister is a jovial spirit who loves nothing more than to make people happy. It's rare to see him dejected. Is smaller than the usual Mr. Rime.

Aurora (Aurorus):
♀️ • Modest
Not one for theatrics, nor for being flashy. Aurora's just happy to be here with her friends. She's honestly not as tall as people expect from an Aurorus, and her skin is a darker shade of blue.

Fionn (Frosmoth):
♂️ • Calm
The epitome of the phrase "Calm, cool, and collected", Fionn swiftly takes to the skies unphased by all in his way. Also likes warm hugs. Go ahead, his fur is soft! His main body has a slight minty blue tint, and his wings are always covered by a thin layer of frost at the ends.

Weiss (Froslass):
♀️ • Sassy
Equal parts smug and a tease, Weiss's elegance is only downplayed by a childish nature. She serves as a younger sister figure in the team. Her ribbon is a shade of scarlet.

Orpheus (Lapras, Gigantamax):
♂️ • Adamant
The team's ace. Relentless and strict, but bears unwavering loyalty to the team. It's rare to see Orpheus break his stoic expression, but he expresses how he feels through his actions. Has a scar across his chest.

Benched Pokemon

Bumble (Galarian Darmanitan):
♂️ • Relaxed
Surprisingly enough, Bianca's partner pokemon isn't on the main team anymore. However, the strong and upbeat Bumble is content with holding off on fighting. Might need the energy to fill in for someone else. Quite large for a Darmanitan, and he tends to wear a singed scarf made with love (Zen Mode kept setting it on fire).

Other

Rose (Gardevoir):
♀️ • Gentle
The original partner of Bianca's mother. She decided to remain by Bianca's side to help tend to the other Pokemon on the sidelines. Empathic, caring, and nurturing, it's easy to see where she learned it all from. Her eyes have a pinkish hue to them.

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RELATIONS

_{She basically gets along with everyone.}
Hestia Joy:
"P-Perhaps one day, I'll even be able to beat you in a battle, 'Tia!"

Fiona MacConnell:
"P-Please start taking better care of yourself."

Holly Holbrok:
"Finally a w-worthy opponent! Our rematch s-shall be legendary! Heheh."

Iris Gattonsvale:
"I-I don't think you're creepy."

Astrid Jennings:
"B-Be careful not to stray too far from Earth."

Isaiah Cross:
"A-Always happy to help!"

Nordrin Yasmar:
"Lighten up a l-little, will you...?"

Mika Arenas:
"Let me know w-when you're around Circhester next time!"

[King Cosmos]

Sebastien Tomas

”Let’s get one thing straight. I am not your stepping stone; you’re mine.”

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Sebastien Tomas

Age: 24

Gender: Male

Birthplace: Stow-on-Side

Appearance Information: Sebastien is someone of roughly average height at 5’ 11”, with broad shoulders and a muscular frame. He tends to dress plainly, but neatly, looking well put together but not someone who cares overmuch about looking stylish; typically he will wear jeans or cargo pants with either a sweater or a long-sleeved t-shirts. Occasionally he will wear gloves as well, to cover his bruised knuckles, after being told that having them visible was not “professional”. He always makes sure that he is clean shaven and gets regular haircuts to keep his appearance consistent.

Personality: A stern, humourless individual who takes everything seriously and has little time or regard for anything that he considers to be a distraction or a waste of his time. He places high expectations on himself and demands a lot of himself and of those around him. On top of this he is also inflexible, expecting those who want to work with him to keep up with his pace and refuses to slow himself down to their speed; he expects others to bend to his concessions and not the other way around and generally considers his time to be worth more than theirs.

This extends to his Pokémon too. Among the gym leaders he is likely the one with the fewest Pokémon at his disposal at any one time as he tends to only keep those who can work alongside or around his personality on his team.

Sebastien does not have much regard for his position of gym leader; or at least, he does not want anything to do with the parts of it that aren’t related to battling or training. He hates being dragged away for anything publicity related or anything dealing with the media or fans. He does not accept the idea that he is supposed to be a public figure or that he needs to set an example or act as a role model; a stance that frequently puts him at odds with the league officials.

Short Biography: There was a boxing gym just down the street from where Sebastien grew up. He would walk past it on the way to school each morning and on the way home as well and every time he did he could hear the sounds of people hard at work inside; the squeaking of shoes of floorboards, the rattling chains and heavy impact of people hitting the punching bags, the rhythmic staccato of the speed bags, the shouts of the trainers. For years he had no idea what kind of place it was or what was going on in there, his parents would always pull him along when he tried to stop and peer inside, and that mystery meant the place occupied a place in his mind for most of his childhood.

Looking back, he probably could have just asked someone what it was and gotten an answer; instead he waited until he was allowed to walk to school by himself and instead of walking past like he always had, went inside to see what was happening inside. For most people that should have been it; he had the answer to his mystery, it wasn’t particularly interesting, so he could go on with his day, but for Sebastien the fascination remained and an interest in boxing was born. A few years later he returned to the gym as a student, training to become a boxer himself. A few more years after that and he was competing as an amateur and was even preparing for his debut as a professional. He had the skill and the talent to do well and maybe even make a career of it, but more than that he had to drive and the competitive spirit to be great, to reach for the top and possibly even become a champion. Not the kind champion most people first thought of when they heard the word, Sebastien had never been interested in that title, but a champion nonetheless.

That would be years away though and even if the chance did come, the title didn’t matter much to Sebastien; he just wanted to box. He had always been a competitive person. He was only really content when he was working for something. Rather than fighting for a title, for the money or for the prestige, he was just interested in the challenge. If becoming the champion was the consequence of competing and winning enough times against enough people that you eventually reached the top of your field then he would become the champion. He would be at the top.

In his second professional fight he broke his hand. Badly.

In his third, he broke it again.

His career was over before it ever began, while he was still in his teens. The doctors said he had nerve damage, that it was too dangerous to keep boxing, that another injury might cause him to lose all functionality in that hand entirely. Sebastien couldn’t get back in the ring again. That fact left him adrift for a while, unsure of how to proceed from that moment. It wasn’t until he happened to see the opening ceremony for the new season of the Galar Pokémon League that he found an answer.

Becoming a Pokémon trainer was never something that Sebastien had considered; growing up his family had never owned any Pokémon and his focus had always been on a different kind of gym. The usual childhood fascination with being a trainer kind of just passed him by, but now that he was where he was, with a cast on his hand and no route towards the future he had expected for himself, he was beginning to consider it. Another challenge, different from what he was used to, but still another championship he could work towards. He wouldn’t be doing it on his own, but he hadn’t been able to do anything on his own anyway; and this stage was bigger, more prestigious. It was worth going for.

His journey as a trainer began at a later age that most, but the same drive that he pushed him to become a professional boxer at a young age and the determination with which he tackled this new path meant that he progressed rapidly. His only path to the Gym Challenge was through the minor league, as no one was going to sponsor a nobody like him; it took him a year to beat all of the lesser gyms. The next year he joined the gym challenge itself, bowing out after the third gym after failing to get past it. During his second year he made it past the fifth gym, then next year the sixth. He felt himself hitting a wall and took the next year off, then made it all the way to the eight on his next attempt. From there he would hit another wall, but this time wasn’t able to overcome it; his next couple of attempts ended in the same place, falling to the final gym leader and never even getting the chance of getting a chance to face the champion.

It almost seemed like that was going to be it, that this was as far as he would go; another competition he failed to succeed at. However, it seemed that somebody had different plans for him, as not long after he was approached by a league official about becoming a gym leader. Sebastien almost refused out of hand, at first seeing the offer as a way out, a way to give up and settle for a lesser title than champion. He stopped himself though and considered the opportunity being presented; being a challenger wasn’t the only way to get a shot at the champion after all. Unlike other leagues in other regions, gym leaders in the Galar region faced each other at the end of every season and potentially got to battle the champion as well. Becoming a gym leader meant he wouldn’t have to worry about travelling or training expenses again; he would get his own facilities, his own resources, plenty of time to dedicate to his training and would even have people lining up to be his punching bags.

He accepted.

Likes:
Boxing
Rainy/foggy days
Rock music
Swimming

Dislikes:
Sweets
Media attention/publicity
Hitting a dead-end
Hot weather

Quirks:
Right handed, but mainly uses their left hand due to the nerve damage in his right.
Still keeps up with his boxing training regularly, sometimes at the expense of his Pokémon training. When he starts to wear gloves in public you know he has been hitting the punching bag recently.
As someone who only became a trainer later in life, there are still a lot of things about Pokémon and training he doesn’t know. He will never admit to his ignorance, however.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Water

League Ranking: Major League

League Placement: TBC

Gym Location: TBC

Gym Description: TBC

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POKEMON

League Team

[Pokemon #1]:

[Pokemon #2]:

[Pokemon #3]:
...

Main Team

Gyarados – Tyrant:

Lapras (G-Max) – Sonata:

Tentacruel – Tempest:

Golisopod – Chief:

Swampert – Murk:

Barbaracle – Whirl:

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RELATIONS

TBC

[PrankFox]

Isaiah Cross

Oh, you're here for the challenge? Didn't realize it was that time already.

MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Isaiah Cross (Izzy)

Age:
25

Gender:
Male

Birthplace:
Motostoke

Appearance Information:
Isiah is tall, approaching 6' 4", though he does tend to slouch which allows him to be missed a bit easier in crowds. He does dress nicely on the regular, at least when he knows that someone might be seeing him, but when he's by himself it would take a massive force to get him in a tie. Despite the somewhat scruffy appearance he usually presents it's entirely intentional, down to the tired stare.

Personality:
Isaiah is fairly quiet and reserved, but those who know him know that there's a caring person under the seeming disinterest. He's always willing to help those who come to him with problems, though he may grumble the whole time they're present. He can come off a little harsh and forceful in certain scenarios, but it is usually driven by concern rather than any actual malicious intent.

It does take a fair amount of time and effort to get to know Isaiah. He likes to spend time with his Pokémon and make sure that each one of them is up to the challenges that they'll be up against. That can, unfortunately in some cases, leave little time to focus on the human interaction. If someone approaches him though he'll take the time to get to know them as best he can. He doesn't consider that many people to be his friends though. He is, however, usually willing to chat with fans and is generally friendly when it comes to his projected image to the rest of Galar.

He is confident in his abilities and knowledge, and takes time to consider every angle of a problem before he offers input on how to solve it. Unless it's during battle in which case he prides himself on being able to think on his feet. He does have his moments of levity though and is not opposed to going out with his few friends, so long as he can get back in time to take care of his teams and the clinic he runs.

Short Biography:
Born in Motostoke the son of a mechanical engineer and a doctor it was pretty clear from the beginning that his parents expected a lot out of him. Despite the pressure Isaiah did find himself growing up in a loving and caring household with his older sister. Being in Motostoke, from the time he could get out of the house on his own he liked to go and see the trainers challenging the gym and, like many kids, wanted to join the challenge when he was old enough.

Both his parents were all for it, under one condition. Once he hit a wall, as they seemed to figure he would, he had to start working towards an actual career. One that they had. He didn't exactly like the terms, but agreed and vowed to himself to not hit that wall. Unfortunately they were right, and despite making it fairly far in the challenge he was forced to drop out after a pretty hefty defeat. He did keep his word though and started the process of learning medicine like his father.

That didn't stop him from continuing to work with his team on the regular, finding a particular fondness for dark types, given his own quiet personality. His medical career was interesting and he liked helping people and Pokémon both, but he always found himself spending more time with his Pokémon than on his job. By the time he decided he wanted to try the gym challenge again he had built up quite the team and got significantly closer to winning the league than his previous attempt.

One more shot the next year, and another loss, and he found himself considering going back to his job before he got approached by the dark type gym leader. With plans to retire he needed someone new to take over and decided that Isiah had what it took to be one of the stepping stones for other trainers journeys. Though, he does still run a small clinic in the off season with a focus on physical therapy for people and Pokémon both.

Likes:

• Tennis
• Chess, checkers, puzzle games
• Sweets, specifically baked goods

Dislikes:

• Not having anything to do, being bored
• Arrogance
• Clutter or mess in general

Quirks:

• Doesn't matter how much sleep he gets, he always looks like he's pulled an all nighter
• Usually has something in his hands to fidget with
• Despite wearing a suit it is rare the coat stays on for more than five minutes, he gets too hot too fast. Same thing happens with his lab coat.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Dark

League Ranking:
Major

League Placement:
2nd

Gym Location:
Motostoke

Gym Description:
Blackout Maze-As the name suggests, a pitch black maze. The challengers are given a flashlight and have to make their way through it while contending with gym trainers and wandering dark types. A number of the ghost Pokémon that are considered too strong for Iris' gym do come around and help out on the regular providing jump scares for wrong turns and directions, good or bad, on the occasion. Doubles as a laser tag course for Astrid's gym.

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POKEMON

League Team

[Scraggy (Mojo)]: The first member of Isaiah's league team and definitely the most eager. Mojo is always raring to go with any and all challengers so that he can show off his carefully practiced moves. He doesn't much mind losses because he knows that it means the next challenger is on their way and he'll get his chance to get onto the field again sooner rather than later. His skin is slightly more on the orange side, similar to his evolution.

[Galarian Linoone (Scrounge)]: Scrounge is the sister to Roswell and, mercifully, is much more relaxed. She prefers to shuffle around and hunt of snacks than cause problems for Isaiah and the team. He gave Scrounge her name because he discovered her love of snuffling through bags and in the dirt for aanything that catches her attention. Thankfully she's more attentive on the battle field than in training. Her feet are white rather than the usual gray.

[G-MAX Absol (Sly)]: Sly is the top dog of the league team and he knows it. While he can't stack up to Izzy's main team he likes to show off for the newer Pokémon and for challengers. He gets grumpy if he isn't getting the attention he thinks he deserves and will go out of his way to sneak pets and treats in any way he possibly can. Looks like a normal absol.

Main Team

[Houndoom (Apollo)]: Apollo is slightly larger than average for a Houndoom, but despite this thinks he is incredibly small. This mostly becomes a problem when he tries to hide under tables or climb on Isaiah's lap. He's somewhat skittish and shy, but in battle jumps in quickly with a hard hitting flamethrower before slinking off to hide in some towels after the fight is over.

[Tyranitar (Shani)]: Nothing tends to stand in Shani's way, and not entirely because she's a massive rock lizard. She will put herself at the forefront of any and all fights with a brave face and confident grin. If a fight seems hopeless she is always willing to jump in and take a hit to prove that it isn't.

[Zoroark (Blythe)]: Despite the slinking nature known to Zoroarks, Blythe likes to be up in front, center of any and all attention. That's not to say he doesn't have the mischievous nature common to the species and he does take any and all opportunities to try and cause problems with his illusions. His fur is more black than gray and it allows him to creep around when he so desires.

[Bisharp (Jem)]: It is difficult to see expression on Jem's face, given the helm, but he does always seem happy. No matter if a fight goes good or bad he is the one to go around and pat everyone on the back. Amongst the more pushy members of the team he's a nice balance point that Isaiah greatly appreciates.

[Hydregion] (Zhanna): Zhanna is an intimidating looking Pokemon, but she really is a sweetheart. At least off the battlefield. On the pitch she is a no mercy sort of fighter who will do everything in her immense power to win a fight and she is the most crushed in the event of a loss.

[G-MAX Obstagoon (Roswell)]: Roswell is likely the most troublesome on the team due to his forceful and demanding personality. He is arrogant and that can lead him to push around other members of the team and despite Isaiah's best efforts he hasn't quite been able to correct that. It probably doesn't help that Roswell is, by virtue of what he is, the signature Pokémon of the team.

Benched Pokemon

[Umbreon (Jasper)]: Jasper is the most relaxed of all the members of both teams. He's perfectly happy to sit back in his pokeball instead of leap teeth bared into the fray, but he does have his strengths. Mostly in taking hard hits that the rest of the team might not be able to. His favored spot is not in the stadium, but rather in any spot of sunlight he can find.

[Honchkrow (Raine)]: Raine is somewhat small for a Honchkrow and she is definitely snippy about that fact. Any jab on her size is pretty quickly met with a buffet of her powerful wings and a heavy glare. Still this doesn't stop her on the field and she is always ready to be one of the first out of the ball when given the chance.

[Krookodile (Leonardo)]: Definitely one of the most troublesome Pokémon Isaiah has had to deal with. Leonardo is big, stubborn, and pushy when it comes to getting what he wants. He respects Isaiah, but that's about all that can be expected from him. He is a powerhouse in battle and that can sometimes excuse the behavior but only on the rare occasion he gets brought on.

[Pangoro (Lurch)]: Lurch is one of the older members of the team. He has been with Izzy the longest out of most everyone else and only jumps into fights if he's truly needed. His name comes from a twisted leg, giving him a lurching gait when he walks, but it doesn't stop him fighting. Isaiah would love to have him on his main team, but he worries about the injury and age taking it's toll given the graying around the large panda's muzzle. Now he mostly watches over the benched team.

[Sharpedo (Riva)]: Thankfully Riva mostly sticks to the water because if she was free to be out and about every member of the team would constantly be sporting scrapes from her skin. She's sweet, but also likes to cause trouble, not anywhere near what Leo does, but enough that it can become an irritation during training. The sharp, toothy grins, unsurprisingly, don't help her case much.

Other

[Herdier (Beau)]: Entirely a companion for when Izzy is at home, Beau is one of the sweetest Pokémon on the planet in her trainer's opinion. She is always a joy to come home to and will wiggle herself off her feet with excitement when she gets to go out and participate in training. Of course it's very minor, but she doesn't need to know that.

[Rockruff (Ozzy)]: Ozzy is the newest addition to Isaiah's troupe and it shows. He's young and excitable with a lot to learn, but Isaiah's hope is to raise him into therapy to help the children that come around to his clinic. The Rockruff started off as a bit of a charity case when his trainer surrendered him to the clinic after a debilitating battle injury, but Isaiah got quickly attached to the little rock type.

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RELATIONS

Astrid-Considers her a close acquaintance since he’s known her since they were younger. Still fusses at her for getting in over her head. Despite that he’ll treat whatever new injury she comes into the clinic with even if he’s rolling his eyes the whole time.

Bianca-Greatly appreciates her help at the clinic when she comes by whether it be for cleaning or to use her Pokémon as a living ice pack. Enjoys her company since she’s more chill (pun intended) than many of the other gym leaders.

Hestia-Thinks she works herself too hard, even just from a medical standpoint, and will tell her on the occasion though it usually ends up in the both of them getting grouchy at each other. Generally thinks she’s a bit Much on the arrogance and showing off.

Fiona-Wouldn’t mind going out to get a drink with her if she asked, but would prefer if there were some other people around to take the attention. He would harp on the fact that she doesn’t appear to put in a lot of effort, but he’s seen enough battles to know she can hold her own.

Mika-Fairly good friends with him, largely because of Mika’s interest in the medical field in regards to taking care of his Pokémon. Interested in his study on ancient Pokémon, so they spend a fair amount of time exchanging information. Took care of one of Mika’s Pokémon after it got injured and still checks in on how the physical therapy is holding up from time to time.

Iris-Appreciates her love of her ghost type Pokémon. Given most people associate their types with being scary or mean he likes knowing someone else cares about them. Having her Pokémon come around to help out at his gym has allowed him to consider her a good acquaintance.
TBC

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[Serei2477]

Iris Gattonsvale

"Don't be afraid~ My Pokemon don't bite."

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MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Iris Gattonsvale

Age:
26 years old

Gender:
Female

Birthplace:
Wedgehurst

Appearance Information:
Iris's apparel mainly takes inspiration from the gothic lolita/Victorian aesthetic, but is able to be worn without getting weird looks. Realizing how expensive it would be to have all of her clothes tailored exactly to her taste, she took up sewing to do it herself. When she is feeling more fashionable, Iris is often wearing designer brands and does a few sponsorships for their company. When she is doing a televised Pokemon battle, she will often wear a coat that belongs to the highest paying sponsor, but only if it matches the aesthetic she is going for.

Personality:
It is rumored by the children around her gym that Iris Gattonsvale is secretly not what meets the eye. How can a human being get along with ghosts so well? How can someone not be afraid of them when they're mean and scary? How could someone like her be so friendly and yet so creepy at the same time? Well, the reason for that is because she is a ghost herself, of course!

Anyone with a brain would find these rumors ridiculous, of course, but for the fun of it, Iris has put it upon herself to learn all about the history of Galar. Not just because she finds the background of her region so fascinating, but because she likes to learn more to "accidentally" mention these little tidbits of information and present it as if she had really been there. Iris thinks that the look on the children's and any adult who believes the rumor's faces are priceless.

Iris, actually, is a very kind, polite, and stubborn young woman that likes to try new things. She holds a motherly love for all Pokemon, but Ghost types in particular hold a very special place. She enjoys being scared, and after being victim to every illusion and trick in the book, she's become rather immune to most mischievous deeds. Which is upsetting to her because how can she get that little jump scare she loves if they don't affect her anymore?

She will always respect others as much as they respect her, and thinks highly of those who've worked hard to get to where they are today. However, Iris does have a mischievous side of her own, and her patience can wear thin when it comes to other people much faster than with Pokemon. So, if she's at her limit with someone, she might "accidentally" lose track of one of her Pokemon and let them harass/torment the person in question.

Aside from Ghost Pokemon and Urban Legends, Iris has a love for creating scrapbooks of the times she's spent with trainers and her Pokemon. The Pokemon that don't show up in pictures, she ends up recreating the image by drawing it herself with them included. This has built her skill in art considerably. She also enjoys singing from time to time.

Short Biography:

In the quieter, more secluded parts of Wedgehurst is where Iris Gattonsvale spent her childhood. Being so close to the forest with not many children for her to interact with, Iris had become rather shy. Born to a researcher father and an ex-Pokemon trainer mother, Iris was bound to be exposed to all sorts of Pokemon throughout her life. To nourish their daughter's curiosity, her parents had even gifted her a book about the various types that lived within Galar, which she adored and learned about a mysterious dark horse Pokemon she dreams of seeing in person. Fire, water, steel, flying; Iris got to meet them all when she visited her father in the research lab, and her mother would often tell her tales about her adventures when she was still traveling around the region. Meeting the Pokemon in person and reading about them inspired Iris to become a trainer herself. However, to her parents' surprise, she wasn't interested in training more common, kinder Pokemon. Instead, she was determined to hunt for Ghost types. When asked about it, she responded that "they seemed really shy" and she "wanted to be their friend."

Having heard the horror stories of Ghost types, her parents forbade it and tried to gently redirect her to literally anything else. Iris had liked cute and colorful things as a child, so they tried to redirect her to Fairy types in particular, but Iris didn't budge.

Thinking (or at least hoping) it was just a phase, her father volunteered to go with her to find a Ghost Pokemon. Before they left though, he insisted that she pick a starter just in case they ran into battle. It would also give her first hand experience of what battling was like.

Upon being presented her options, Iris asked which one would have a Ghost form. After (begrudgingly) receiving her answer, she chose Rowlet.

The ghost hunting went far differently than her father had anticipated. Each time he or Iris became victim to the ghostly mischief, Iris would become scared, but she never cried or screamed or tried to run away. Instead, she'd put on a shaking smile and say hello to the ghosts in hopes of befriending them. Of course, these attempts wouldn't work and resulted in battle after battle.

But Iris, being as stubborn as she was, puffed her cheeks and swore she'd become friends with these Pokemon, and she was more than happy to take Rowlet on her journey to do it.

Her parents tried to talk her out of it, but it was no use. In the end, when she'd become old enough and her goal unchanged, they decided to just let her go and maybe she would return a little more mature and her ghost dreams behind her.

And so, with Rowlet by her side, Iris began traveling the region as a Pokemon trainer and self proclaimed Ghost hunter. She'd travel the territories over the years, gradually battling and capturing Ghost types that she'd come across, then befriending those Ghosts to battle against other trainers' Pokemon.

Iris adored it, and her starter, who she named "Darling", seemed to enjoy her company.

As she grew, traveled, and her knowledge expanded, Iris began to grow fonder and fonder of her ghostly Pokemon despite the mischief and torture they'd put her through. She'd come out of her shy shell and her determination to keep going had only become stronger. She would slowly build a collection of this Pokemon type, getting better and better at befriending them with more knowledge about the Ghosts' characteristics. Through much trial and error, Iris was starting to get the hang of taking care of her companions. To her, these Pokemon weren't all that scary, just misunderstood. They could be kind if they wanted to, and many, especially Mimikyu, just needed a compassionate hand.

By the time she was 21, her work of befriending Ghost type Pokemon for more than just fighting had spread, but not specifically her reason why; only that she "just wanted to be their friend." It left young trainers to speculate that she got along well with them because she was a Ghost Pokemon herself, or that she was simply just a creep looking for companionship of other creeps. Though being called creepy hurt at first, Iris eventually grew to ignore it. Some had even begun calling her "the Ghostmother," due to her work and how much she babied her Pokemon.

As her team grew stronger and Iris gradually earned badge after badge, she realized that her Pokemon were not so fond of constantly moving from place to place. Most of them had been haunting one area for many many years, and only knew how to do just that. It would be unfair if she kept forcing them to continue adapting to all sorts of new environments for her sake. So she eventually decided to settle in one location, where she'd fight for then be offered a place as leader of a Major League Gym. Iris accepted and has been happily living and raising her companions for the last couple of years now. She is also enjoying the fruits of her labor through clothes she's made (using expensive fabrics) and items she spoils her Pokemon with.

Likes:
-Sewing
-Ghosts
-Singing
-Drawing
-Strategy Games
-Scrapbooking
-Urban Legends
-Pokemon (in general)
-Gothic Lolita Aesthetic
-Victorian Aesthetic
-Sweets (Loves chocolate and Pecha berries)

Dislikes:
-Bullies
-Judgmental Types
-Being called a "creep"
-Bitter foods (You'd think someone like her would like coffee or tea, but no)
-Rough Cloth
-Heat Waves

Quirks:
-Iris could be in very warm weather and for some reason her hands and feet are always freezing cold. She does not know why this happens.
-It does not matter the time of day or the weather, Iris is always carrying a black lace umbrella.
-At this point, the only time Iris will wear anything dirt cheap is if it has sentimental value.
-Iris has a bad sense of direction. She needs to have a map on hand or people to ask questions or else she will easily get lost.
-Iris carries berries of various types to give to the Pokemon she meets.
-Iris will baby any Pokemon she comes across, which often leads to her Mimikyu getting jealous.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Ghost

League Ranking:
Major

League Placement:
1st Gym

Gym Location:
Slumbering Weald, Wedgehurst

Gym Description:
Haunted Tower -

Iris's gym is a haunted tower dressed up to resemble a haunted mansion on the inside. There will be no other trainers here. In their place, Iris brings Ghost Pokemon from her own collection to come and battle. They will group in teams of 2 or three, and will switch out when one of their teammates is knocked out. Which Pokemon the challenger gets to fight is up to chance.

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POKEMON

League Team

[Pokemon #1]:
[SHUPPIE | ♂]

Pokemon: Shuppet (Dynamax)
Type: Ghost
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Frisk

Iris found an egg in the forest while searching for more ghosts. Enjoying a bit of gambling, she decided to keep the egg and raise it until it hatched. Maybe it would have a ghost form? Or perhaps she could keep the little Pokemon and trade with another trainer for their Ghost type. Out of sheer luck, the egg hatched a Shuppet, who Iris would nickname "Shuppie". Now, Shuppet gets to be on the League team until he gets too strong then will eventually be switched out with another baby.

[Pokemon #2]:
[SWEETHEART | ♀]

Pokemon: Misdreavous
Type: Ghost
Nature: Modest
Ability: Levitate

A pretty magical Pokemon that Iris, admittedly, likes to draw the most. Of course she'd never say this out loud for fear that her other Ghosts get jealous. Her Mismagius might be her most mischievous of her Pokemon and loves to pull pranks on her. Lately, Iris has gotten better at spotting them before it happens.

[Pokemon #3]:
[LOVELY | N/A]

Pokemon: Polteageist
Type: Ghost
Nature: Modest
Ability: Weak Armor

A lovely little teapot Pokemon that came with Sinistea after a woman was scammed into believing it was an antique tea set. The woman in question surrendered the Pokemon to Iris's care since she did not feel confident enough to raise them.

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Main Team

[Pokemon #1]:
[BABY | ♀]

Pokemon: Dusclops
Type: Ghost
Nature: Impish
Ability: Pressure

A Pokemon smaller and stubbier than Cutie. Baby is the reason Iris has trouble finding a lot of things in her home, such as forks, spoons, and important belongings. She's had to stop Baby from trying to absorb other Pokemon, but thankfully, solitary confinement was enough to make Baby learn her lesson.

Doesn't mean Iris won't let Baby absorb her enemy's belongings.

[Pokemon #2]:
[SMUGGLES | ♀]

Pokemon: Dragapult
Type: Dragon/Ghost
Nature: Jolly
Ability: Infiltrator

Smuggles, appropriately named due to how smug she looks, is one of Iris's quietest, most docile Pokemon. Considering her current living situation, a Pokemon like Smuggles is a huge blessing. Sometimes Iris has to set a reminder to check on Smuggles or else the Pokemon will randomly appear when she needs something.

[Pokemon #3]:
[PRECIOUS | ♂]

Pokemon: Mimikyu
Type: Ghost/Fairy
Nature: Jolly
Ability: Disguise

Iris's shoulder passenger. Mimikyu is (mostly) well behaved. Has the same appearance as every other Mimikyu except she gave him a little red bow tie for his costume. Iris made the bow tie herself to make her little comrade even cuter than normal.

Prone to jealousy.

[Pokémon #4]:
[SNOOKUMS | N/A]

Pokémon: Golurk
Type: Ground/Ghost
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Iron Fist

Iris's tallest and largest Pokémon. He is missing a chip off his shoulder due to an incident during training while he was just a small Golett. Snookums is doing just fine, though Iris has not emotionally recovered from her baby being hurt.

[Pokémon #5]:
[DARLING | ♂|

Pokemon: Decidueye
Type: Grass/Ghost
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Overgrow

A taller than normal Decidueye. Iris's starter all grown up. This Pokemon looks like your typical Decidueye, and though he's usually in the back of the crowd, he's adopted the role of older brother to all of Iris's Ghost Pokemon. He is easy to choose from a flock of Decidueye due to his thousand yard stare.

[Pokemon #6 (ACE)]:
[CUTIE | ♂]

Pokemon: Gengar (Gigantamax)
Type: Ghost/Poison
Nature: Modest
Ability: Cursed Body

Of the two Gengars Iris has, this one is a bolder shade of purple to his counterpart's darker shade. He has red eyes and a wide, Cheshire cat smile. He is also a bit chunkier than normal Gengars but Iris thinks it makes him cuter.

This Gengar is the first reason Iris doesn't trust any voices she hears in the middle of the night, and Iris makes damn sure her guests know to do the same.

Iris received both Cutie and Patootie from a breeder who quickly realized how awful Ghost types can be and he didn't want to deal with them anymore. She happily accepted them.

Benched Pokemon

[Pokemon #1]:
[SHMOOPIE | ♀]

Pokemon: Chandelure
Type: Ghost/Fire
Nature: Modest
Ability: Flash Fire

One of the Pokemon that loves to hang around the ceiling. When Iris has company over, she needs to always warn them about the little one that likes to hang over the table. Shmoopie gets along well with its other companions usually, but prefers to be alone.

[Pokemon #2]:
[PATOOTIE | ♀]

Pokemon: Gengar (Dynamax)
Type: Ghost/Poison
Nature: Timid
Ability: Cursed Body

The darker colored of Iris's Gengars and also the most "playful" to put it kindly. This one is the second reason Iris can't trust the voices she hears in the middle of the night.

Iris received both Cutie and Patootie from a breeder who quickly realized how awful Ghost types can be and he didn't want to deal with them anymore. She happily accepted them and has given them a loving home ever since.

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Other

[Pokemon #1]:
[DRIFFY | ♀]

Pokemon: Drifloon
Type: Ghost/Flying
Nature: Modest
Ability: Aftermath

One of the few Pokemon that approached Iris instead of the other way around. The poor thing had gotten lost from its group so long ago and was wandering aimlessly. Iris took her in and gave her a home with the rest of her Ghosts.

[Pokemon #2]:
[TINY | N/A]

Pokemon: Sinistea
Type: Ghost
Nature: Modest
Ability: Weak Armor

A Pokemon that Iris found while looking through a nice woman's collection. She apparently purchased what she thought to be an antique tea set but turned out to be a Pokemon. Since the woman wasn't a trainer nor did she feel qualified to care for Ghosts, much less Pokemon in general, she decided to surrender Sinistea to her.

[Pokemon #3]:
[ROM-ROM | N/A]

Pokemon: Rotom
Type: Electric/Ghost
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Levitate

Iris was called to a house of an elderly couple in Wedgehurst who asked her to "exorcise" the ghost fiend from their toaster. Though it took many frustrating hours and bouncing around from electronic to electronic, Iris was able to calm the Rotom just enough for her to capture it.

Now, Rom-Rom has fun spooking new challengers and fighting them whenever it wants to get some exercise.

[Pokemon #4]:
[SLEEPIES | N/A]

Pokemon: Shedinja
Type: Bug/Ghost
Nature: Timid
Ability: Wonder Guard

Very rarely will one of the challengers in Iris's tower see Sleepies floating around, if at all, since Sleepies doesn't really like people. Iris figured putting Sleepies in her gym would let it open up to the trainers at the pace that it was comfortable with... Though if a trainer happened to get stuck in a fight with Sleepies, then Iris hoped the trainer didn't pick a grass or water starter.

[Pokemon #5]:
[SPOOKY | ♂]

Pokemon: Phantump
Type: Ghost/Grass
Nature: Mild
Ability: Natural Cure

A little Phantump that hopes to one day become a big Trevenant. Of course, it doesn't know that it needs to be traded for that to happen, but Iris wants to make sure that the trainer she trades her precious Pokemon to is worth Spooky's time and effort. Or, perhaps she's waiting for someone to trade with her who would equally benefit.

[Pokemon #6]:
[DUCKY | N/A]

Pokemon: Dhelmise
Type: Ghost/Grass
Nature: Brave
Ability: Steelworker

Ducky is the reason Iris is not allowed to bring them anywhere near the shore where the fishermen and women hang out. Ducky looks menacing, but they prefer to wander on their own around the gym. If a challenger picks a fight, they would be more than happy to make mom proud.

[Pokemon #7]:
[WICK | ♂]

Pokemon: Litwick
Type: Ghost/Fire
Nature: Calm
Ability: Flame Body

Unlike Shmoopie, Wick likes to hang around windows and wall decorations. Of all the Pokemon within Iris's gym, this one is the one that gets overlooked the most, and thus, ends up fighting the most.

[Pokemon #8]:
[SHINY | ♂]

Pokemon: Sableeye
Type: Dark/Ghost
Nature: Docile
Ability: Keen Eye

A Pokemon that Iris had to travel with a Ground trainer to catch. She'd brought a red gemstone with her as bait and successfully managed to catch the Sableeye. Of course, she fed him the gemstone as a welcome gift.

[Pokemon #9]:
[PUMPKIE | ♀]

Pokemon: Pumpkaboo
Type: Ghost/Grass
Nature: Relaxed
Ability: Pickup

This Pokemon managed to find its way into Iris's house and has stuck with her ever since. Iris still isn't sure how Pumpkie managed to get into her house, but at this point, she doesn't really care anymore.

[Pokemon #10]:
[BEAU | ♂]

Pokemon: Duskull
Type: Ghost
Nature: Bashful
Ability: Levitate

This Pokemon managed to find its way into Iris's house and has stuck with her ever since. Iris still isn't sure how Pumpkie managed to get into her house, but at this point, she doesn't really care anymore.

[Pokemon #11]:
[MISSY | ♀]

Pokemon: Misdreavus
Type: Ghost
Nature: Lonely
Ability: Levitate

Missy was traded to Iris in exchange for a water Pokemon that she had stumbled upon. The other trainer seemed much too eager to get rid of the cute Pokemon for some red fish. Iris never understood why until later.

[Pokemon #12]:
[CURLY | ♂]

Pokemon: Corsola
Type: Ghost
Nature: Serious
Ability: Weak Armor

A Pokemon given to her by a fisherman who was incredibly disappointed to not have captured any fish. He had already dragged Corsola onto dry land and he didn't want to make the long walk back to the sea to release it, so he decided to bring it to "ghost mom" instead. Iris accepted the generous donation and has had Corsola running around her gym since then.

Noteworthy Pokemon

These Pokemon wander Iris's gym, but they've been instructed to not fight. Instead, they help with spooking the challengers and giving pointers to the baby Pokemon in battle. If a trainer runs into one, they will try to flee. If they can't, then they will fight.

[Pokemon #1]:
[OATHKEEPER | ♀]

Pokemon: Aegislash
Type: Steel/Ghost
Nature: Modest
Ability: Stance Change

This Pokemon was given to Iris by a retiring trainer named Olive. Iris was asked if she could take the Aegislash into her care, as there were no other trainers out there that would give her Aegislash the life she deserved. Of course, being the Ghostmother that she was, Iris accepted and has loved Oathkeeper like her own. This Pokemon does not fight, but rather, likes to observe the new challengers and reminisce its past with Olive.

Oathkeeper's original trainer comes around to visit from time to time.

[Pokemon #2]:
[SNOW | ♀]

Pokemon: Froslass
Type: Ice/Ghost
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Snow Cloak

Another Pokemon that was brought to her by a retired trainer named Anthony. Snow likes a fight, but she seems more than ready to take it easy now that her main team days are over. She is particularly fond of handsome men and it will become quite obvious when she is interested in becoming friendly with one.

...

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RELATIONS

N/A

[Yankee]

Nordrin Yasmar

If you came here looking for an easy recipe for victory,
you can piss off right now!

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Nordrin Yasmar

Age: 28

Gender: Male

Birthplace: Hulbury

Appearance: Nordrin is purple eyed, and while he might joke (read: state with no hint of humor whatsoever) that the stress of dealing with idiots turned his hair white early, it's actually his natural color. He's been growing it out since he was young. It's tied back into a ponyta-tail while he's working (whether cooking or battling), but outside of that he usually wears his hair down. Nordrin stands at 6 foot 2 inches (188cm) and though he was never able to pack on muscle as much as he would have liked, he keeps in good shape. Other than the flat resting bitch face he's known for, another trait that stands out about him is the coarse, scarred nature of his hands. They're evidence of a life of hard work. He's rarely seen without his chef's coat, or some kind of stylish but muted outfit otherwise, though when he does dress down he still keeps with fitting, clean, and nice-looking clothes. He's very classically handsome.

Personality: First impressions paint Nordrin as a man of little patience. That is completely correct. He is passionate, driven, and ambitious - he is also a workhorse, and considers his time as extremely valuable. He works hard and doesn't have much extra time for playing hard, so if you're wasting his time he won't hesitate to tell you. Very often Nordrin comes off as a rude for a lot of people because he isn't afraid to speak his mind, no matter what's on it or who he's talking to. It's landed him in hot water before, and probably will again in the future, but he is a man who won't change himself for anyone. In his younger years he would often get into fist fights, but as an adult he prefers to take the high road. Plus he is a professional and is well aware of how his words and actions reflect on himself, his business, and the Pokémon League. He can be cordial, friendly, cool and considerate - though this this side of him is rarely seen outside of official business. This "princely" side of Nordrin that the league tries to play up has earned him a bit of a reputation as a heart breaker since returning to Galar, leaving both men and women behind him to focus on his career.​

Although it's not a very well known fact, some are aware that Nordrin grew up less fortunate. He understands the hardships people face in life very well. However that being said, he doesn't do much charity work. He won't help anyone that doesn't first try to help themselves. He does take apprentices and gives out sponsorships, and gives everyone a chance to show they're hungry for more in life, and then gives them second and third chances so long as they don't give up. He will never turn a blind eye to those in need, but he has no sympathy for people who have given up on themselves and their ambitions.

He never stops chasing new heights. He is adaptable, creative, and tenacious - and values those traits in others as well. Beyond all of the blunt words and personal pride, it's clear that Nordrin does have a gentle side, if only for his craft. He has a master's touch, and watching him cook or battle shows off just how much care he puts into both aspects of his life. He can be kind and nurturing for those under his care, but he isn't one to go easy on them - from his employees to the gym trainers that study under him, they'll tell you that he puts them through the paces and some days are like a living hell. He wants to bring out the best in those around him, so that he can see them evolve. In doing so, he can continue to evolve as well. After all, Nordrin is well aware that talent is not something you're born with, it's something you can grow - so it's up to everyone to give themselves the conditions in order to see that talent grow.

Short Biography: The sea side town of Hulbury featured many walks of life, from the wealthy, to the merchant families, to the laborers. Luxury imports fuel the city's bustling tourism industry, where those with the means browse high end shops and restaurants. On the flip side, street hawkers and dock workers fill the city's underbelly and keep the whole of Hulbury moving with little recognition.

Nordrin came from a family of the latter. Everyday was scrapped by with back breaking work, or odd jobs with little pay. Nordrin himself, once he was old enough, did everything from working as a delivery boy, stall worker, deckhand, and Pokémon sitter. All temporary, for one reason or another. His parents were never the ambitious sort, and as far as they were concerned as long as they had enough to get through the day that was fine with them. It was not fine for Nordrin, whose hunger - both literal and figurative - always drove him for more. Once he was a bit older, he landed his most impressionable job: a dish washer in the back of one of Hulbury's prestigious restaurants.

Seeing the chefs there lit a fuse of interest and inspiration inside of him. He wanted to do that, too. He had talent, he was a quick study and adaptable, and during the precious few moments of free time he could get he tried his hand at replicating the dishes the chefs made. Some of the restaurant staff liked him and helped him out, others loathed him for his attitude and would put down his efforts. However he didn't plan on giving up. Though when Nordrin would return home at night, and the only thing his parents encouraged him to do was keep his head down and not make trouble. That stung, as it was as good as saying they didn't believe in him. Then again it wouldn't be the first time he'd landed in trouble for saying the wrong thing to the wrong person. After one night of explosive anger in which a fight broke out among the staff with Nordrin in the middle of it, he was thrown out of the restaurant and fresh out of a job. Now a teenager, Nordrin channeled his frustration into drive and left home with only a backpack and a quickly scrawled note. In his heart was a promise to return to Hulbury and prove everyone wrong. He was determined to make something of himself.

The world was dangerous to travel alone. It was more necessity than anything that Nordrin became a Pokémon trainer. He never gave anything less than a 100% though, so he took raising Pokémon seriously. He traveled briefly around Galar before stowing away on a ship bound for Kalos, where he spent a majority of his young adult life studying both Pokémon battling and culinary arts. After years of hard work he exceeded in both fields, becoming an accomplished chef in a triple star restaurant and obtaining the rank of Marquis in the region's Battle Chateau. The exhilaration of that feat cemented that Nordrin's passion for battling was as strong as his passion for cooking.

It was only relatively recently the Nordrin returned to Galar, taking Hulbury by storm. He opened his own restaurant, High Steaks, and aggressively advertised it - stealing business from other establishments which he viewed as elitist and classist nuisances. His restaurant expanded to include a Pokémon gym once Nordrin's infamy spread throughout town and beyond. After taking on opponents as part of the minor league with an unorthodox "gourmet" themed team, he was pressured into conforming to a single type team before he could be officially established as a major league gym leader. This he begrudgingly did in order to grow his career further, choosing the Fairy-type as he already had quite a few of them on his teams. It worked out well for the league's advertising and PR sectors, who marketed his major league debut as "The Fairy Prince." He doesn't appreciate that much, plus the princely persona that the media tries to portray during his professional appearances is at odds with his true blunt and pushy personality on the kitchen line.

Now, Nordrin runs a notoriously brutal brigade in the city of his birth. The goal of the High Steaks Gym, a combination gym and restaurant is to nurture talent, challenge expectations, and provide high quality entertainment and food for patrons from all walks of life.

Likes:

• Cooking and food (obviously)
• Battling and Pokémon (obviously)
• People that love his food
• Learning and experimenting
• Music and dancing
• Sports in general

Dislikes:

• Laziness
• Dealing with idiots
• Cutesy pet names
• Being stuck in small spaces
• Galar's battle cafés
• Suck-ups

Quirks:

• Specializes in fine dining and dessert dishes
• He breeds Milcery in his spare time, as he is working on a project to discover, document, and raise every single kind of Alcremie.
• Is much scarier to fight than his Pokémon.
• He is a fan of the Pokémon Tropius for multiple reasons. Wants to catch one.
• Personally knows Siebold of the Kalos Elite Four and has never once won against him in a Pokémon battle. Will get pissed off if this is brought up.

OOC Extras:

• Hexcode is B0C4DE
• Battle Theme
• Galar League Card

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Fairy

League Ranking: Major

League Placement: 5^th

Gym Location: Hulbury

Gym Description: "High Steaks Gym" is the name of the combination Pokémon gym and fine dining restaurant. Located at the heart of Hulbury, High Steaks overlooks the bay area and is easily accessible from all directions, including by boat. It's a large building, featuring three stories and a basement. The battle arena was hosted on the ground floor, with a lavish dining room surrounding it, and overlooking it on the first floor. They are separated by thick panes of reinforced glass to protect the diners, while allowing them to enjoy a show while they eat. Challengers can access the arena directly from outside through a side entrance, or from inside the restaurant. There is no special puzzle or anything in Nordrin's gym, it's a straight forward battle. Unruly challengers that disturb the dining guests get kicked out before they even get to challenge the gym leader.

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POKéMON

League Team

[ Morgrem ♂ ]: Named Monaghan, with a Hasty nature and the Prankster ability. It's species is rumored to be able to make crops grow well, so naturally Nordrin sought one out after transitioning to a Fairy-type team. If it was true, then a Morgrem would be useful outside of battle as well. Unfortunately if it is true, Monaghan hasn't been able to do it yet. Monaghan is an unruly Pokémon that Nordrin is very strict with.

[ Slurpuff ♂ ]: Named Chiot, with a Relaxed nature and the Sweet Veil ability. Chiot is Chien's (below) little brother, though they have different colorations. Early on in their lives Chiot was the stronger of the two, but with effort he was surpassed. Now Chiot takes life a little easier as part of Nordrin's league team, where he does see more battle but less intense training. Chiot is also a glutton, and will gladly eat anything placed in front of it.

[ Granbull ♀ ]: Named Feefee, with an Adamant nature and the Intimidate ability. The self-proclaimed bouncer of High Steaks, she is territorial and will literally hound anyone she thinks may cause trouble. Aggressive in battle and aggressive in affection, giving "love bites" to her favorite people. Met Nordrin as an abandoned Snubbull when he was young, he wasn't able to take her with him to Kalos - but he found that she was waiting right where he had left her when he returned to Hulbury years later.

[ Alcremie ♀ ]: Named Cithe, with a Mild nature and the Aroma Veil ability. She is a lemon cream and mint Alcremie raised by Nordrin since birth. She has potential among her sisters for battling, and so was chosen to be a part of the league team. Although she doesn't have the gigantamax factor, she doesn't hold it against the sisters that do. She looked up to Airelle (below) and the two are often seen together.

Main Team

[Alcremie ♀ ]: Named Airelle, with a Calm nature and the Sweet Veil ability. She is a ruby swirl and berry Alcremie raised since birth by Nordrin. Airelle is capable of calming her trainer down when he is upset or angry. She loves helping with the baking and decorating in the restaurant, and is surprisingly powerful on the battlefield. She is capable of Gigantamaxing.

[ Ninetales (Alolan) ♂ ]: Named Malin, with a Hasty nature and the Snow Cloak ability. Gifted to Nordrin as a Vulpix upon attaining the rank of Marquis in the Battle Chateau in Kalos. It's resemblance to him as a Ninetales is not lost on him, and he suspects one of the Chateau staff picked this Pokémon for that reason. A clever Pokémon, Malin is as headstrong as his trainer. Though the two trust each other they butt heads, especially during training. Goes doubly so for the other Pokémon on the team.

[✦ Slurpuff ♂ ]: Named Chien, with a Hardy nature and the Sweet Veil ability. If there is one Pokémon that Nordrin spoils, it's this one. As a Swirlix Chien was extremely weak, but since meeting his trainer he's grown into a capable battler - and kitchen assistant. Chien is the perfect helper and acts as the median for Nordrin's team. He is a proud and responsible Pokémon and loves to soak up praise.

[ Mawile ♀ ]: Named Molaire, with a Brave nature and the Hyper Cutter ability. Brutally honest just like her trainer, she is Nordrin's number one critic. "Tough love" as they say. She is eager to jump into new things, whether it's trying new recipes or new battle strategies. A very active Pokémon that loves to fight and never backs down from a challenge.

[ Ribombee ♂ ]: Named Puck, with a Quirky nature and the Shield Dust ability. Captured by Nordrin for the species' ability to easily determine the ripeness of plants and their nutritious and edible pollen, it surprised Nordrin just how good Puck was in battle. Puck gives it's all in a battle because it doesn't get much exercise otherwise - it was caught in Kalos, and now in Galar it hates the cloudy, rainy weather, preferring to stay inside. Puck will try and get what he wants by giving people a pleading look with his big, cute eyes.

[ Azumarill ♂ ]: Named Marquant, with a Relaxed nature and the Huge Power ability. One of the more recent additions to Nordrin's team, they are still trying to work on his teamwork with the rest of the Pokémon. Very capable in battle, though a bit awkward in the kitchen - in fact it's rarely seen there during operational hours unless it's eating. There was one single occasion of a fire that he put out, which he's proud of. He does help out with carrying product. Very friendly, tries his best.

Benched Pokémon

[ Appletun ♀ ]: Named Pomme, with a Modest nature and the Ripen ability. She was actually Nordrin's first Pokémon, picked up as an Applin and mistaken for food. Very affectionate in private, including with people besides her trainer that she knows well, but more reserved around strangers. Since Nordrin switched to a Fairy-type theme, she mostly spends her time helping elsewhere: training new Pokémon on his team, assisting in the restaurant, feeding weary staff, etc. However, she is still powerful in battle and eagerly takes part when she can.

[ Vanilluxe ♂ ]: Named Vanil, with a Mild nature and the Ice Body ability. Vanil was a trusted ally before he evolved. Now with two heads and two brains, it takes him a bit longer to do things unless he mindlessly follows orders, which is not what Nordrin wants to make the poor thing do. On good days Vanil is a powerhouse in battle, on other days it helps out around High Steaks. No matter what job it's doing, it's happy just to be around people.

Other Pokémon

_{The High Steaks gym employs quite a number of Pokémon that live and work at the establishment. Even those that were not specifically captured by Nordrin report to him and follow his orders, as he's the boss.}

[ Indeedee ♂ ]: Named Lar, with a Serious nature and the Inner Focus ability. Lar is the maître d'hôtel of High Steaks, and he oversees all the other Pokémon that live and work in the restaurant. His authority over the Pokémon is second only to Nordrin himself. It's said that Lar just showed up outside of the restaurant one day during it's first few weeks, sensing that he was needed. He has been unfailingly loyal and caring to Nordrin since then.

[ Scyther ♀ ]: Named Mante, with a Bashful nature and the Technician ability. Mante was formerly a part of Nordrin's battling team, and though decently strong battling didn't suit her well. Mante was much happier helping to prep food, and so she was retired from the team once High Steaks officially opened. Whenever Mante is on the line, the speed of service increases five-fold. Surprisingly shy for such a deadly Pokémon.

[ Polteageist ]: Named Grayling, with a Quiet nature and the Weak Armor ability. A Pokémon that Nordrin met early on in his career. It traveled through Kalos with him, but was never much of a battler (though if provoked it puts up a hell of a fight). Grayling is one of Nordrin's closest friends out of all of his Pokémon, and they are often seen together after work hours are over. Although Grayling is a "phony form" Polteageist, Nordrin likes that about it.

[ Heat Rotom & Frost Rotom ]: Named Fou and Reft, with a Naughty and Impish nature respectively and the Levitate ability. They were ghosts that supposedly haunted the building that Nordrin bought and fixed up in order to start his restaurant. After hiring the "Ghostmother" of Galar to exorcise them, he was informed that they were just lonely and wanted attention. He let them stay, but only after thoroughly beating them in battle to stop any pranks from being pulled on him in the future. They help keep appliances running smoothly, and during off season "play" with the dining guests.

[ Shuckle ♂ ]: Named Torti, with a Lax nature and the Gluttony ability. He lives at the gym and provides luxury syrups for one of a kind desserts. He also loves to slowly move around the kitchen and eat up any scraps that fall on the floor. He is the only "staff member" for whom laziness is tolerated, since his job is passive. Cooks and wait staff knock on his shell for good luck on their shifts.

[ OTHER POKéMON ]: Several Pokémon were specifically acquired by Nordrin or his staff for use in the restaurant. These Pokémon include: a few Cherubi, Bounsweet, Combee, and Paras, as well as multiple Milcery and Alcremie that Nordrin has bred. The former group of Pokémon all help to make or gather ingredients for the restaurant. The Milcery and Alcremie act like literal "kitchen fairies," flitting about to clean up or led a helping hand. The Milcery can be adopted by others, but only those that Nordrin approves of.

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RELATIONS

[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.]

[Solace]

Mika Arenas

^{OC: Niki Shiina, Ensemble Stars}

"The ground on which you stand is your enemy! Pretty corny, right?"

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MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Mika Arenas

Age:
Twenty-two years old

Gender:
Male

Birthplace:
Ballonlea

Appearance Information

Height:
5'4

Weight:
140lbs

Hair Colour:
Pale blue-gray

Eye Colour:
Blue

Complexion:
Tan

Body Composition:
Lean

Dressing Habits:
Likes to dress lavishly for casual scenarios. Wears his explorer's outfit when traveling into the wild or representing his Gym.

Personality:
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.

Short Biography:
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.

Likes

• Lollipops
• Exploration, adventure
• Ancient Pokemon-related discoveries
• Hot weather
• Funny or fun-loving people
• Hiking, swimming
• Cracking (bad) jokes

Dislikes

• 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

Quirks:

• 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 Earth Power.
• Loves loud music, such as metal.
• Has a peculiar swimming technique as a result of learning how to swim from his Gastrodon

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Ground

League Ranking:
Major League

League Placement:
Seventh

Gym Location:
Stow-on-Side

Gym Description:
TBA

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POKEMON (WORK IN PROGRESS)

_{Naming Convention: Military battle tanks}

League Team

Challenger - Excadrill – ♂
Ground | Steel

The Ace of Mika's team as the n^th 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. (Appearance)

Centurion - Krookodile – ♂
Ground | Dark

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.

Leopard - Gliscor – ♀
Ground | Flying

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.

Sabra - Gastrodon – ♀
Water | Ground

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.

Patton - Camerupt – ♂
Fire | Ground

Ramses - Golurk
Ground | Ghost

Main Team

Ariete - Flygon – ♀
Ground | Dragon

Challenger - Excadrill – ♂
Ground | Steel

Merkava - Hippowdon – ♂
Ground

Abrams - Swampert – ♂
Water | Ground

Sherman - Nidoking – ♂
Poison | Ground

Matilda - Mamoswine – ♀
Ice | Ground

Benched Pokemon

[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.]

[Pokemon #1]:

[Pokemon #2]:
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Other

[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 note that these Pokemon should not be used actively in battle, if at all. This is more for fun and slice of life reasons.]

[Pokemon #1]:
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RELATIONS

[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.]

[PrankFox]

Sloan Wilder

You think you can take down my fighting types? Ha! That's funny.

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MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Sloan Wilder

Age:
26

Gender:
Female

Birthplace:
Hammerlocke

Appearance Information:
Stands about 5'7" with a constantly straight-backed, cocky stance. She usually has her hair up, and the tips dyed in some capacity. She has a number of tattoos, the two most notable on her arms and neck, but there are a few more on her legs and back.

Sloan likes to wear mostly tighter fit clothing when she's training to avoid snagging on things, or giving her opponents something to grab onto. Most of the time, if she's out and about, she wears a leather jacket, jeans, and boots since she rides her motorcycle pretty much everywhere. However, when she's spending time by herself though she prefers comfy clothes that are a number of sizes too big for her. Generally she doesn't give two shits about what she looks like.

Personality: It is unusual to not see a smile plastered on Sloan's face. She is the kind of person that wants everyone to have a good time and will go out of her way to ensure that. She is easily excited by things that grab her interest and tends to overexaggerate most everything just for the fun of it. She is likely to make snap judgements and not fully think through what she's doing before she does it. Doesn't really matter the situation she will jump in guns blazing.

She's highly competitive, ambitious, and determined to win at almost any cost. Her usual strategy of winning a battle is to overwhelm with sheer force rather than go in depth into any tactics. She does know her type match ups though and uses that to compensate for the fact that very few of her Pokémon have anything but attack moves. This does occasionally translate out of the gym and she will throw punches at someone who pisses her off enough.

There is a more calm side that comes out on the rare occasion, mostly when she's drawing or doing more meditative training. She does pride herself in her creativity with most things though she doesn't take criticism on her work very well. Once she has made her mind up about something it isn't likely to change even if someone in a higher position than her tells her so. In fact that usually makes her stick to her stance harder than before.

Short Biography: Originally Sloan was born in Hammerlocke and grew up alongside her brother Adam. For the first few years of life she grew up pretty textbook until her mother passed away. Since that point she was raised by her father who was busy with his work alongside an up and coming Pokémon professor. While it did make him busy she had her brother to hang out with and once she got older her father started taking the both of them with him all over Galar to watch battles.

It was that that sparked her love of battling. Even if she was too young to get her first Pokémon she begged her father to let her join a martial arts dojo. The man was more than willing to do whatever his children wanted most of the time so he easily acquiesced. She enjoyed the physical fights and grew to love the fighting type Pokémon that many of the members at the dojo had.

Once she was old enough she got her first Pokémon, a Torchic that was a gift from her father. She thought about joining the gym challenge right away, but instead she elected to join her father in his travels all over the world learning about Pokémon. She built her team as she went and by the time she made it back to Galar she was able to join the gym challenge and easily make her way through. She was upset about losing the Champion's Cup, more so than she really cared to admit, but she held her head high just the same.

She popped back into the dojo she trained in as a child for a bit, training both herself and her team. One or two more runs at the gym challenge told her she wasn't likely to ever beat the champion, but it gave her enough of a foothold to join the minor leagues. She'd get to the top one way or another, though she still spends a great deal of her free time at the dojo training.

Likes:

• Cat-like Pokémon
• Video Games
• Martial Arts (obviously) and other physical activities
• Motorcycles
• Travel
• Drawing
• Parties
• Staying up late

Dislikes:

• People who give in easily
• Sitting still for too long
• Weakness
• Overly serious people
• Losing

Quirks:

• Wakes up at the crack of dawn to train, doesn't seem affected by lack of sleep at all
• Prefers to ride her motorcycle places instead of taking the taxis even if it makes her late
• Draws her own tattoos
• Is incredibly flexible (mostly uses it to freak people out)
• Constantly covered in bruises or scrapes from training with her team

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Fighting

League Ranking:
Minor

League Placement:
5th

Gym Location:
Circhester

Gym Description:
Martial Arts Studio: Meet a trainer who gives the challenger a series of marital arts poses that they have to remember and copy. If they do it successfully then they can move on without a fight, if not then they have to battle the trainer to move to the next part of the gym. The sequences get more complicated as they go on until they get to Sloan.

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POKEMON

League Team

[Meditite (Minerva)]: Being first on the league team is really the only reason that Minerva listens to anything that Sloan wants her to do. She isn't so much obstinate as prefers to use her psychic abilities to move things around the gym, or put up screens in doorways for people to run into. She is good on the field though which is why she hasn't been benched. Blue on her body is a dark shade, almost navy.

[Hawlucha (Rikuo)]: Rikuo is almost just as bad as Minerva when it comes to causing problems around the gym, but he is more likely to listen. He'll knock off whatever he's doing with a stern look or threat to take him off the team. Fighting is what he loves and the risk of losing that can have him jumping through almost any hoop. Looks like a regular Hawlucha.

[Lucario (Suzuki)]: If given the opportunity Suzuki would be the first to sprint out onto the field. She doesn't think much about strategy and prefers to hit as hard as she can, much like her trainer. This has, unsurprisingly, led to a number of losses during training but it doesn't stop her. The spikes on her chest and backs of her hands are slightly longer.

[G-MAX Grapploct (Casal)]: Casal is never afraid to take any kind of hit, or afraid of anything really. He could be up against the most difficult match and he'd still puff up and give it everything he's got. He is the most level of the league team and does a great job managing everyone. Mostly since he can just grab all of them at once. Looks like a normal Grapploct.

Main Team

[Heracross (Ossa)]: Ossa is usually the first out on the field and makes her presence known without fail. She loves the attention that the crowds give and relishes in every single bit of praise she can squeeze out of Sloan. She is stubborn as a Tauros though and refuses to back down from anything, even a bad match up. She is a slightly lighter shade of blue than most Heracross.

[Mega-Blaziken (Adiva)]: The daughter of Sloan's original starter, Adiva knows she has the ability to get away with pretty much anything. She uses this fully to her advantage and causes trouble around the gym, or in public if she gets the chance. The fact that she inherited her predecessors mega stone does not help matters. A darker shade of orange than usual that creeps further down her legs, cutting off some of the yellow.

[Gallade (Rokon)]: Rokon is often the voice of reason among the team. He is constantly keeping Ossa and Adiva from causing problems, as much as he can, and is much more tactical than his trainer. Oftentimes he can make a calculated decision before Sloan even has a second to think about what that might be. Looks like a normal Gallade.

[Toxicroak (Della)]: Ossa's partner in crime most of the time. Just as stubborn and bull-headed as the Heracross she pushes both of them to their breaking points in training. Rokon, or even Sloan, often has to force the Della to stop training and take a break before she runs herself into the ground. This does give her a stiff determination in her battles to never give up. More on the purple side color wise than blue.

[Kommo-o (Killinger)]: The other voice of reason on the team, though more on the serious side of things. Killinger is one of the older Pokémon on the team and serves as close to a team leader as they have. He doesn't take kindly to the pranks pulled by Adiva or the constant stubbornness of Ossa or Della. Thankfully most of the team respects him if he tells them to stop. Larger than usual.

[G-MAX Sirfetch'd (Greeves)]: One would think that the knightly stance of Greeves would indicate some amount of class. Unfortunately it is very much a mask and the Sirfetch'd is almost as bad as Adiva when it comes to causing trouble. Though his pranks are less harmful to their public standing and usually involve trying to trip Sloan with his leek. Looks like a normal Sirfetch'd.

Benched Pokemon

[Poliwrath (Frera)]: Thankfully not nearly as bad as Greeves or Adiva when it comes to causing trouble, but Frera has her own brand of sly irritants. Mostly making the floor wet in inconvenient places. She is most of the morale boost on the team though and will pick anyone up when they are feeling rough after a loss or bad fight. Has a tighter spiral on her chest.

[Machamp (Hercules)]: One of the original members of Sloan's team and one of her favorites. He isn't on her main team anymore mostly due to age, but he still gets his hits in whenever he gets the chance. Hercules lives up to his name and puts on a big show whenever he is brought out onto the pitch and is the first to throw himself into a dangerous attack. Slightly darker shade of gray and absolutely massive arms.

[Breloom (Aprilla)]: Aprilla is one of the more laid back members of the team. Which is to be expected given she's a grass type. She is more than content to sit on the side and bask in the sun, but that isn't to say she doesn't like to fight. When given the opportunity she will throw herself full force into any battle she can find. The mushroom cap on her head is slightly larger than average.

Other

[Amped Toxtricity (Acabion)]: One of the old members of her original team, and one of the only ones that isn't a fighting type. She picked up a Toxel from someone she met on the road and couldn't not keep it on her team. Now Sloan just lets him hang out and she tries to beat him at video games. It doesn't usually go very well. The electric mohawk is a brighter shade of yellow.

[Torracat (Nimbus)]: Not even considered a possible fighter, Nimbus is much too lazy to want to do anything more than sleep. Sloan picked her up on a visit to Alola with her father and eventually she just kind of took over the house. She is a good companion when Sloan is home though and the just needs to unwind with a warm, furry friend. Has more black than red on her fur.

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RELATIONS

Relations

Hestia-Great competition. Can’t blame her for being a little bit harsh, can’t say I’m jealous of the pressure she must be under, but I'd like to beat her some day.

Astrid-Can appreciate her sticking to her persona, even outside gym battles. Definitely need to hit her up for some video game competitions in the off season.

Fiona-She’s always a riot to be around. Just remind me not to try to outdrink her at any of the gym leader’s get-togethers.

Sawyer-Need to ask him to spar with me and the team at some point, seems like that’d be fun. Oh, and see if he’d let me get a look at his tattoos.

Bianca-Really sweet and a great gym partner. I try to catch all her battles, when people manage to get to her, if only because it’s hilarious to watch the challengers slip on the rink.

Sebastien-Never tried boxing, just learned different forms of martial arts, but it seems fun to learn. Maybe I can get him to loosen up a bit in the process.

Isaiah-Can’t say I’d have the patience to go to medical school so kudos to him for that. At least I know I can go somewhere if I get into an accident at the gym, or elsewhere.

Iris-Kinda intimidated by her to be honest, but mostly just because I can’t punch ghosts (well my team can’t). She seems pretty cool though.

Nordrin-Can’t deny that the guy is a great chef and battler, but someone needs to pull the stick out of his ass.

Mika-His research reminds me a bit of what I used to do with my dad. Should definitely talk to him about that some time.

Allen-We have far too many tall, serious people in the gym challenge, but I can tell there’s a spark in there somewhere.

Basil-Mysterious dude, needs to loosen up a little bit and try to have some fun, or at least make some friends. Gotta admire the garden though.

Inigo-His persona is a little bit over the top sometimes, but I can’t say I blame him. Be nice to get to know the guy behind the brand though.

[LuckyBlackCat]

Allen Martenson

"Let's get this over with. Relics won't curate themselves... Well, unless another Yamask got in."

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Allen Martenson

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Birthplace: Hammerlocke

Appearance Information: Stands at 5'11", with an upright posture that adds to his professional air. He keeps his dark hair reasonably neat, and his face clean shaven. Usually wears suits, and his idea of casual clothing is more like smart casual. Much of the time he has a slight frown, as if he's deep in thought.

Personality: Quiet, scholarly and stuck in his ways, Allen values practicality and logic over everything else (or at least claims to). He rarely speaks, unless he has something important to say, or when he's making a snarky remark at someone else's antics. He isn't particularly competitive, only having become a gym leader to satisfy his Pokemon's love of battling. He'd much rather be reading books and drinking tea than climbing the ranks.

What he won't admit, though, is the league challenges rekindle a side of himself he keeps buried. Many a challenger has seen something ignite in his eyes, or a half-smile tug at the corners of his lips as his Pokemon express joy in victory. He tries to get battles done with as quickly as possible, acting like there are more important things to focus on, but from time to time he almost lets himself share in the thrill of competition. He also has more than a passing interest in the events and heroic deeds of legend, despite claiming to prefer facts to fairytales. Usually, it's his Pokemon who see his warmer side, even though many of them frequently get on his last nerve.

Short Biography: Allen never planned to become a gym leader. He never even particularly wanted to get into competitive battling. Events simply happened that way.

It started with his childhood love of history, instilled in him by growing up in Hammerlocke. He and his schoolfriends used to play at being legendary heroes. He'd visit museums with his parents, and stare in awe at the displays. He'd read voraciously about the mythology of the Galar region, wondering how much was fact and how much was fiction. During his teenage years, his passion for learning led his family to enrol him in a prestigious school - which turned out to be a mistake.

The academy's education style was sink or swim. Teachers were quick to criticise, and slow to praise. Wonder was treated as something to outgrow, in favour of proving one's value by competing to see who could memorise the most cold hard facts. And a social life was out of the question. Allen didn't complain. He didn't believe he had the right to, being lucky enough to receive such an education. By the time he graduated, the enthusiastic, myth-loving dreamer he'd once been was gone, replaced with someone who'd lost almost all imagination and curiosity. Keyword being almost.

He took on the orderly job of museum curating, managing collections and exhibitions, yet occasionally he found himself daydreaming about the stories the artifacts told. At home, sometimes he'd watch videos of the medieval reenactments and renaissance fairs he'd once wanted so badly to take part in, telling himself it was for research purposes.

A certain somebody took it upon himself to bring out the side Allen kept repressed. A sword brought into the museum a while back had turned out to be alive - a Honedge. For all the the horror stories about the species, the Honedge played harmless pranks rather than actually hurting anyone, so the staff let him stay. Of course, the uptight Allen became his favourite target. So before long, despite claiming to have no time to be a trainer, Allen had his first Pokemon. A Pokemon who yearned for teammates and competition. The Honedge, who he named Gladius, developed a friendly rivalry with a Meowth, so Allen had his second team member before he knew it. His team filled out from there, and he gave in to their incessant demands to battle, even taking on the league.

Although he didn't win the Champion's Cup, league officials took notice of his skill, informing him of a vacancy in the minor league. He would have turned it down, if not for his Pokemon's enthusiasm about the idea. Unable to deny them the opportunity, he took on the role of Steel type gym leader.

Likes:

• History
• Order
• Reading
• Tea
• Myths and legends (not that he'll admit it)
• Videos of medieval reenactments (again, in secret)

Dislikes:

• Being in large groups
• Paparazzi
• Silliness
• Mess
• Small talk
• Badly behaved Pokemon

Quirks:

• His work-fostered meticulousness carries over to his everyday life; everything in his home is perfectly ordered, right down to alphabetised books.
• He has a secret fascination with medieval reenactments, despite dismissing them as childish play.
• Knows more than he likes to admit about myths, legends and folktales.
• Whenever it's feasible, he almost always has a cup of tea.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Steel

League Ranking: Minor League

League Placement: 4th

Gym Location: Hammerlocke

Gym Description: Consists of several rooms containing historical artifacts in display cases (such as relic copper, silver, gold etc) and information plaques. The rooms and cases are reinforced so nothing will get damaged. Near the exit of each room is a small arena and a trainer, who will ask you a question concerning the displays. Those who answer correctly will be able to pass straight through to the next area, while those who answer wrong will have to battle if they want to move forward.

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POKEMON

League Team

[Pokemon #1]: Bronzong (Targe): Loves attention, and makes attacks as loud and flashy as possible. Will only grudgingly use more practical but less showy moves, and figures out ways to make them impressive. Insists on being sent out first, which is just as well since they know Trick Room. The markings on their body are darker blue than average.

[Pokemon #2]: Ferroseed (Morningstar): Headstrong and determined, Morningstar likes to train on a frequent basis by shooting spikes at targets. If none are provided, she'll choose a target of her own - usually something in Allen's home. Rolls around when particularly stir-crazy, to the point that she has trouble changing course and tends to smash into stuff.

[Pokemon #3]: Escavalier (Ahlspiess): While he plays the honourable knight, Ahlspiess has the occasional tricksy moment, such as stealing food or getting in a sneak attack. Has four red bands on each lance instead of three.

[Pokemon #4]: Copperajah (Pernach): One of Allen's most level-headed Pokemon. He keeps a watchful eye over the rest of the team, trying his best to resolve problems and disputes, with varying levels of success. His tusks are longer than those of most Copperajah. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

Main Team

[Pokemon #1]: Aegislash (Gladius): Allen's first Pokemon, he takes great delight in annoying his trainer by using his psychic powers to rearrange carefully curated things in the museum. Loves to battle, and tries to get Allen to enjoy it too. Despite being mischievous, he has a surprising sense of honour, refusing to fight notably weaker opponents. The edges of his blade are straight rather than serrated.

[Pokemon #2]: Bisharp (Falchion): A cool and collected Pokemon who observes his opponents in battle, figuring out their weaknesses to use against them. Also likes to find methods of getting his way in everyday situations. Slightly taller than most Bisharp.

[Pokemon #3]: Corviknight (Spadone): This Pokemon's intimidating appearance is at odds with her friendly personality. She's smart and can easily tell when someone's unhappy, doing what she can to cheer them up. Capable of Gigantamaxing.

[Pokemon #4]: Perrserker (Ulfberht): Formerly a feral Meowth who kept seeking out Gladius for sparring sessions, Allen ended up taking him in as his second Pokemon. A grumpy feline who only appears to be happy when he's fighting. When he's annoyed at Allen or one of his teammates, he'll let them know in no uncertain terms. Has multiple scars on his body from his time as a stray, each of which he's proud of.

[Pokemon #5]: Empoleon (Kopis): Haughty and regal, Kopis hates to lose. He doesn't take kindly to anyone who wounds his ego in any way, becoming extremely defensive. Acts like a bossy second-in-command to the rest of Allen's team - which can be a good thing as he keeps the more wayward ones in check.

[Pokemon #6]: Aggron (Brigandine): A feisty and protective Pokemon, Brigandine has claimed the gym as her territory. Woe betide anyone who tries to harm Allen or any of his other Pokemon. She has quite the appetite, and on more than one occasion, Allen has had to stop her from eating priceless ancient metal artifacts.

Benched Pokemon

[Pokemon #1]: Lucario (Akinaka): Acts like the archetypal cocky martial artist, snickering at opponents and showing off her moves. While a good fighter, her overconfidence has cost her a few matches, so Allen now keeps her out of battle much of the time while he tries to help her overcome her attitude problem.

[Pokemon #2]: Bastiodon (Pavise): A lazy Pokemon who likes to eat and sleep, Pavise nonetheless jumps into action if her trainer or teammates are threatened. Her lax attitude is why she doesn't often take part in battles. A little chubbier than most of her species.
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Other

[Pokemon #1]: Runerigus (Mantlet): Originally a Yamask who got into a clay slab in the museum. Since Allen had become an accomplished trainer by then, naturally it fell to him to subdue the disruptive spirit. Gaining respect for him, the Yamask joined his team. Likes to jumpscare Allen with Phantom Force, to get a rise out of the usually unemotional trainer.
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RELATIONS

TBD

[Marlowe]

Basil Constantine

"... huh? You're still here...? Time to get this over with, I guess..."

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MAIN PROFILE

Name:
Basil Constantine

Age:
28

Gender:
Male

Birthplace:
Spikemuth

Appearance Information:
Basil probably stands at the tallest amongst his peers-- 6'4" and 210 lbs, he quite obviously bears an imposing appearance alongside the dull-eyed glare that's constantly on his face. His silky, black hair is dyed an ashy silver near its tips, and he keeps it all bunched up together in a messy half-ponytail. Basil's choice in hairstyle is complemented by his olive skin tone, which he has undoubtedly gained from many days working under the sun. Faint scars run over the bridge of his nose and down his left eye, though it is unlikely he will ever tell anyone how he got them. No matter how much sleep he seemingly gets, he always seems tired and drained, sluggish in his movements and speech patterns.

One often finds Basil dressed in simple attire. A pair of shorts and a T-shirt for summer, slacks and a coat for winter. He cares little for style and brand-name fashion. Ironically, he can be seen smoking a cigarette wherever he goes.

Personality:
Many call Basil a simple man. He's quiet, timid, passive, and somewhat detached from most of the world. Partial to a large variety of things, he gets along better with his Pokemon than with people. It takes a lot for someone to approach him, especially when he constantly bears an expression that teeters between solemn and uninterested, and when they do they're met with a short phrase or two. He prefers to remain alone and shies away from large groups of people; it can even be said that he actively avoids people and interactions overall, choosing to do his grocery shopping during the early hours or, if necessary, opting to text someone rather than call them. When not on the job, he spends most of his time sleeping, tending to his garden, or interacting with his Pokemon.

Basil holds an abundant, almost never-ending amount of patience. Many don't know if this is because he would rather avoid conflict or if things simply don't bother him enough for him to raise a ruckus. Shy and extremely lax, he frequently states what people want to hear, possibly to maintain peace or curry favor with people so he can carry on with his day. Though, there comes a time when even this endless well of fortitude runs dry and he finds himself riled up. Even then, his voice rarely strays from his monotonous rumbling... yet, the look in his steely gray eyes may prove that there is a spark in there, after all.

Short Biography:
Not many people know Basil's history due to his refusal to give up anything more than scraps of information to people that he likes. The truth is that he was born with a bright future ahead of him. His parents, both office workers, adored their only child and gave him the world. He excelled in school, taking well to complicated subjects such as math and science, and by the time he was eight he swore he wanted to be a scientist. Unfortunately for him, such dreams were shattered when both of his parents died in a horrible car accident when he was ten. Having no other family, he was put into an orphanage that housed many other children his age. A deep depression had overtaken him which in turn fettered both his studies and social life. He hid under his bunk when the other children searched for him to ask if he wanted to play, tore up his homework, and became extremely rebellious towards his caretakers. Even though the orphanage's staff saw that he was clearly troubled, they did little to help and often spoke ill of him to potential adopters. Basil felt like an eternity had passed before he turned eighteen-- and when he did, the orphanage promptly kicked him out onto the streets.

Basil spent the next four months living in the alleyways of Spikemuth and rummaging through trash bins in search of food. It was during one of such escapades that he ran into an old friend from his high school days. Whether that friend truly pitied him or simply saw him as a usable piece of meat, Basil would never be able to tell. What mattered then was that such a friend offered an invitation to stay with him as long as he helped him with work. At that point in time, eighteen year old Basil didn't care about what kind of work it was. After all, he was in desperate need for room and board. He took to his friend's suggestion, gathered whatever few things he had with him, and moved in with him.

Thus began Basil's ultimate decline. It turned out that his friend was a prominent member of a local gang that dealt with drugs and dabbled in both petty and heinous crimes. Basil's job was to deliver suspicious packages both within the confines of Spikemuth and even to major cities such as Wyndon and Hammerlocke. Due to his involvement with narcotics and the fog settling ever heavier on his mind, he soon began to take drugs himself, which made him completely codependent on his roommate. By the time he was 21, he was hooked on several narcotics and just as dangerous as other members of the gang he was involved with. When he was 23, he was widely regarded as one of its kingpins. Money was pouring in from all fronts and Basil found himself with the ability to get what he wanted and when he wanted it.

It was during a very cold winter night that Basil's life changed forever. Having been sent to deliver a package to a client in the Wild Area near Hammerlocke, he expected to head back home with a pocket full of money. Instead, he was attacked by members of his own gang, his own roommate leading them in their assault. They left him mortally wounded in a grove of long grass, bleeding to death under the cold moon. As his vision grew foggy and he felt himself slipping away into a deep sleep, something green moved within a patch of yellow, dried fronds. It was a wild Bellossom that had emerged from its hiding spot and approached him with a only smidgeon of hesitation. Basil was too weak to defend himself from the wild Pokemon and passed out before it had even neared him. By some blessing, he awoke the next morning in a puddle of his dried blood. Several Growlithe had cuddled close to him and kept him warm during the night, having been guided by the Bellosom that had healed his wounds and saved his life. Still weak and tired from the previous night's excursion, he tried to get up so he could thank the Grass-type in some way. But as soon as he made any sort of movement, all of the Pokemon skittered away deeper into the grove. Once again, he was alone.

Luckily for him, a good samaritan came across Basil in his struggle to get to Hammerlocke. He was promptly hospitalized, though the police soon became involved with his in-patient stay. They knew who he was and Basil anticipated their questions. Once he was deemed healthy enough to leave the hospital, the officers arrested him and charged him with a variety of crimes. He was faced with multiple years in jail and an ultimatum at the same time. Either he would rat out his ex-gangmates or he would stay in prison until his late thirties. The choice was obvious and led to the arrests of a majority of the gang members, which in turn, dissolved the gang itself. Due to his compliance, Basil was faced with six months of jail time and a year of parole.

Time passed slowly for Basil, though not painfully. Being imprisoned meant that he had to quit cold turkey and by some miracle he was able to survive withdrawal. Parole was, at most, tedious. Getting a job as a Pokemon daycare worker was difficult, as he had to convince its owner that he was a changed man. Reporting to his parole officer was even worse, since she always used to nag him about smoking cigarettes and doing something more for himself. "Take the Gym Challenge or something," she had told him. "That'll actually get you somewhere."

At first, he ignored her. But as his year of parole winded down and he had successfully proved himself worthy of a suitable position at the daycare, he had an itch to spread his wings. Two years later, he brought the idea up to his boss, who was extremely supportive of the idea. He was able to sponsor him so he was able to get into the Major League Gym Challenge just in time for that year's registration. To his own surprise, Basil did rather well; specializing in Grass-types was easy enough for him, even in the face of disadvantageous type match-ups. He saw himself actually making a name for himself at the end of this long, strenuous path of his.

Until he lost in the first round of the Championship.

He built himself up just to be crushed under the weight of a fiery contender. With his tail between his legs, Basil returned to working at the daycare. Not long after, though, Chairman Hyacinth reached out to him. He stated that he was impressed with his progress as a young man both on and off the battlefield and extended an invitation to work as a Minor League gym leader. Though he didn't show it outright, Basil was elated. He was placed very low on the ranking ladder, but he felt like he finally had a purpose in life. Besides, he was getting good pay and laying low. What else could he want?

Still never got around to quitting smoking, though.

Likes:
- Being alone
- His Pokemon
- Gardening
- Naps
- Children
- Video games
- Romance movies
- Fine wine and dining

Dislikes:
- Loud, ignorant, and arrogant people
- Large groups of people, such as paparazzi
- Bullies
- People imposing themselves or their beliefs on him
- Police officers
- Wild Areas

Quirks:
- No matter where he goes or what he does, Basil is always seen smoking whether it be indoors or outdoors.
- A strict carnivore, Basil is sincerely bothered by the idea of eating greens. Some may call it a phobia.
- His low, monotonous voice is known to make some people drowsy. His Pokemon seem to love it, though.
- He's an astonishingly good listener and an adept keeper of secrets.
- He isn't a believer of G-Maxing, Dynamaxing, or even Mega-Evolving. Basil feels like this tortures Pokemon in some way or form, so he actively steers away from doing such things.
- Basil works very well with children. Perhaps this is the reason why Hyacinth is very happy keeping him low in the ranks-- he's an amazing introductory gym leader, no matter how old his challengers are or where they come from.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty:
Grass

League Ranking:
Minor

League Placement:
1st

Gym Location:
Turffield

Gym Description:
Basil doesn't actually have a physical gym; he holds his battle in a grassy area not far from Turffield. In order to challenge him, one must carry out menial tasks for him like doing groceries, getting him coffee, and so forth. Little do any new challengers know is that the people of Turffield are very much accustomed to Basil's strategy. Trainers will often come up to confront them and test their mettle in order to see if they're ready to face Basil overall.

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POKEMON

League Team

Sesame [Bulbasaur ♂]: Tarragon's son, Sesame is a level-headed Bulbasaur. He works hard to please his trainer and teach little ones a lesson, though he's sweet enough to serve as a lap Pokemon. He loves napping with Basil.

Chive [Deerling ♀]: A sassy little thing that likes to rush headlong into battle. Her strength surprises some trainers. She's a bit fluffier than other Deerling.

Main Team

Anise [Leafeon ♀]: Anise is a pompous Leafeon that needs to be in the mood to battle in order to perform well. It seems like she enjoys giving Basil a hard time. Her fur leans more towards white than other Leafeon.

Tarragon [Venusaur ♀]: Motherly and tends to Basil as if he were her own child. She lifts him out of bed when he oversleeps and lays on him when he overworks. Tarragon bears a very protective instinct not only over her trainer but other members of his team.

Fennel [Tropius ♂]: Fennel is perhaps the kindest of Basil's team. He loves making others happy and avoids internal conflict between his teammates. When the day is too hot, he provides Basil with shade using his large, leafy wings.

Burnet [Breloom ♂]: The fiercest battler on the team. Burnet hates being pushed around and is actively seeking to prove himself. He frequently looks upset over some thing or another.

Sorrel [Whimsicott ♂]: Sorrel is the mediator of the team; when Anise and Burnet or Coriander and Cicely bicker, he's the first one on the scene to try and calm them down. He helps Basil with smaller tasks around his humble abode.

Coriander [Lurantis ♂]: When not battling, Coriander's past time consists of causing mischief within the upper ranks of his team. He loves teasing Burnet and instigating fights between the Breloom and Anise. When confronted over such matters, he covers his smirk with his forelegs and plays innocent.

Benched Pokemon

Cicely [Leavanny ♀]: Almost as much of a hard worker as Sorrel, she's often seen helping the Whimsicott with cleaning and sometimes even cooking. She has an intense rivalry with Coriander and the two always vie for a spot on Basil's main team when it's time to battle.

Clove [Sawsbuck ♂]: A no-nonsense Pokemon, Clove is adept at battling a variety of teams. His hide is covered with little scars here and there and his left horn is half-broken. Basil doesn't know why, but he always switches his forms a little ahead of the changes of seasons.

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RELATIONS

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Inigo Abastello

"I just had a concert an hour ago and it destroyed my voice... Don't talk to me right now, please."

Or

"Welcome Challenger to the F.I.R.E! Get ready, cause I’m gonna turn up the H.E.A.T!"

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MAIN PROFILE

Name: Inigo Abastello

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Birthplace: Spikemuth

Appearance Information: Inigo is a 5'8 tall man with a lean build thanks to playing a lot of sports with his Cinderace. He has long red hair, green eyes, and pale skin. His manner of dress consists of a lot of black and red and silver chains, but he'll sometimes wear more comfortable items should his sponsors allow it.

Personality: Inigo, normally, is a stoic-faced individual. Calm and collected are the words that best describe him since he normally doesn't show a lot of strong emotions. He's kind and courteous when he needs to be, and though he seems like he'd be shy, he has absolutely no problems approaching people and coaxing them to talk about their lives. He's a listener and enjoys listening to other people's stories. He is also incredibly frugal due to his upbringing; if he's not out taking on challengers, he's probably in his room clipping coupons.

On stage and in front of challengers, he is an entirely different person. Outgoing, loud, and energetic, Inigo takes on the persona of a shonen rock star protagonist who thrives on having all eyes on him. He's gotten really good at switching personas at a dime.

Short Biography: Growing up, the Abastello’s have always had a money problem.

Inigo’s father, Marcus, and his mother, Henrietta, had always dreamed of running their own restaurant together. They worked hard, and one day, managed to open up “Abastello Cuisine”. Inigo and his younger brother, Aiden, were left unaware that the restaurant was actually failing. The money the restaurant made was barely enough to pay the bills, and profits gradually worsened over time. The whole thing fell under when Inigo’s mother fell deathly ill; to the point that she couldn’t take it and died despite fighting every step of the way.

The death of Inigo’s mother was sudden and struck the family hard; especially Inigo’s father. But, never being the type to lay down and give up, Marcus decided to pick up more workload to support his family.

Henrietta’s funeral ended up putting a huge dent into the Abastello family funds, and due to unchecked mental health, Marcus ended up having a hard time keeping a job. The jobs he did manage to keep he would have to work very long hours to make enough to barely support his sons.

Marcus’s wages still weren’t covering all of the bills, and eventually, the long hours and overworking made him have a stress induced heart attack. The attack weakened his heart to the point that he would need to be on medication for the rest of his life, and per doctor’s recommendations, he could only work in sedentary jobs that did not stress him out. Since there wasn’t much work that fit that criteria, it was safe to assume that the Abastellos were in a very crappy situation.

However, things started looking up when Marcus’s friend since childhood heard about their situation and offered them a place to stay in his gym.

Inigo, now 11 at this point, learned that his dad’s friend was actually the Fire gym leader.

This was when Inigo started developing a love for Pokemon and even became the unofficial protege of the gym. The fire types that lingered around the gym were all so beautiful, graceful, and intelligent in their own ways. His favorites in particular were Cinderace and Ninetails. They always kept him and his brother company, and they played with them when the kids were sad or lonely. When he wasn’t taking care of the Pokemon, Inigo and his brother were taking music lessons with Thomas.

The kindness of these Pokemon inspired Inigo to go and become a Pokemon trainer himself. Both Marcus and Thomas, the gym leader, were happy to support this decision. Thomas even went out of his way to give Inigo a Scorbunny, which was named Inferno, as his starter.

With this Pokemon, Inigo traveled around the region building his team and collecting badges. Though he tried out different types and developed a love for all of them, Inigo found himself subconsciously placing fire types in his team over the others. Fire types provided a comfort to him that no other type gave him. So, instead of trying to branch out, he embraced his heart’s decision and learned to work with exclusively fire types.

Inigo returned to Spikemuth when he received word that Thomas wanted to retire and fought for the gym there. After that, he trained his team hard and his dedication to his Pokemon earned him sponsors that paid very well. However, they told Inigo that his personality was boring and he needed to spice things up if he wanted to keep receiving paychecks. Not wanting to lose his family’s amazing source of income, Inigo did just that.

Now, the quiet and “usually keeps to himself” Inigo is a slave to the loud and stupid rockstar persona.

Likes:
~Pokemon
~Singing
~Rock/Metal/Punk music
~Reading about Myths and Legends
~Cooking/Baking
~Camping
~Fishing
~Playing Sports
~Supporting the gym leaders

Dislikes:
~Paparazzi
~Arrogance
~Ghost types (Litwick, Lampant, and Chandelure are the exception)
~Overly spicy foods (he likes to not be in pain when he eats)
~Litterbugs

Quirks:
~Inigo is a huge cuddler when he sleeps. His Houndoom and Ninetales often sleep on or next to him to protect him, which leads to one of them getting cuddled.
~Inigo’s preferred bedtime is 9:00 PM. He’ll wake up cranky if he sleeps later.
~Inigo hates trainers who abandon their Pokemon simply because they don’t have a specific trait they want.
~Inigo watches a lot of shonen anime to perfect his persona.
-He made a promise to himself that if he ever caught a Legendary fire type, he would name it after his mother.
~Due to his upbringing, Inigo is money-driven. He’ll sell out for almost any price (assuming he doesn’t have a binding contract).

Fun Facts:
~Inigo’s band name is “Blazing Fire”
~It’s said that Blazing Fire’s pyrotechnics are so bright and powerful that they can be seen in space.
~Inigo’s gym is also well-known for being the most unique. By "unique" it means he's the only one batting his dynamax Pokeball like a baseball.

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LEAGUE PROFILE

Type Specialty: Fire

League Ranking: Minor

League Placement: Sixth Gym

Gym Location: Spikemuth

Gym Description: The challenger will have to battle each of the trainers who are guarding buttons that’ll set off different fireworks and pyrotechnics on Inigo’s stage. Once the challenger beats all the trainers, they’ll have successfully set up Inigo’s grand entrance, complete with a super cool fireshow thanks to their efforts.

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POKEMON

League Team

Note: All of Inigo’s Pokemon have been trained to understand commands through voice and through certain notes that come from Inigo’s guitar.

[Pokemon #1]: Vulpix (Ruby) ♀: Ruby is a smaller than normal Vulpix who loves a good fight. She’s very intelligent for a Vulpix and is one of the friendliest of Inigo’s Pokemon. Ruby knows when a fight won’t be easily won and will quietly communicate this with her trainer.

[Pokemon #2]: Rapidash Cinder ♂: Cinder is one of the Pokemon Inigo managed to catch in the Kanto region (he was there for a sponsorship concert). Cinder was one of the slowest among his herd, but Inigo accepted him regardless, and he has stuck with him ever since.

[Pokemon #3]: Centiskorch Flare ♂: Flare was found by Inigo when he was just a tiny Sizzlipede. Inigo has a burn scar on the back of his hand from when he tried to pick up Flare, and now wears oven mitts if he wants to hold him.

[Pokemon #3]: Flareon (Sahara) ♀: Sahara is the shyest of all of Inigo’s Pokemon, but is at her most confident when battling. When Inigo tries to introduce her to other Pokemon, she will try to hide behind his legs.

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Main Team

[Pokemon #1]: Salazzle Carmen ♀: This Pokemon gets Inigo a lot of side eyes, especially when she’s the only girl on his team. He promises it’s not what it looks like.

Carmen is the most domineering of Inigo’s Pokemon and likes to try attracting human men. She has a reverse harem of Salandits cheering her on in Inigo’s gym and treating her like a queen. Inigo didn’t have the heart to kick the Salandits out, so they stick around and clean up after each concert and battle. Carmen shows her appreciation by making the Salandits give him gifts.

[Pokemon #2]: Houndoom Pyro ♂: Houndour was a gift to Inigo when he traveled to the Johto region for the grand opening of some Galarian energy drink factory his face was slapped on.

Pyro is the definition of “the goodest boy” according to Inigo. He is incredibly loyal and protective of Inigo. Pyro often checks up on him during the night to make sure he’s sleeping well, then cuddles up with him and Kyubi. Once you get past the threatening exterior, he’s very sweet and playful (albeit very aggressive towards his toys).

[Pokemon #3]: Coalossal Magma ♂: This Pokemon is one of the cheapest to keep fed and happy.

Magma is Inigo’s most peaceful Pokemon and often keeps to himself unless called for something. Inigo leaves Magma’s coal alone and gives him any mineral that he finds during his travels, much to Magma’s appreciation.

Unless his coal or minerals are touched, Magma does not care for most people except his trainer.

[Pokemon #4]: Charizard Diablo ♂: Named “Diablo” because of how much of a Devil he was to raise, which surprisingly contrasts the “sweet yet feisty” personality they usually have.

As a Charmander, Diablo was responsible for the destruction of a good chunk of Inigo’s property and was always angry. After Inigo learned what was wrong and helped his Pokemon through it, Diablo is now a large Charizard who is quite affectionate of his trainer.

[Pokemon #5]: Ninetails Kyubi ♂: Kyubi is one of Inigo’s most protective Pokemon that is quick to hold grudges. For instance, he still holds a grudge against his previous trainer, who abandoned him because his traits weren’t ideal.

Inigo took Kyubi in when he was just a Vulpix, and though Kyubi didn’t trust him immediately, Inigo was patient and never pushed him. Eventually, Kyubi warmed up to Inigo and now protects his trainer if he feels danger is afoot. Like Pyro, he will check on Inigo during the night and sleep next to him to ensure his safety.

[Pokemon #6]: Cinderace Inferno (Gigantamax) ♂: Inigo’s starter and the big brother of all of his Pokemon.

Inferno is the most athletic and energetic of Inigo’s team. He is likely to be found playing some sort of sport with the other fire types lingering around the gym. Sometimes, Inigo will join his games, much to Inferno’s delight. Inferno will never say no to a good battle.

Benched Pokemon

[Pokemon #1]: Incineroar Lucha ♂: Sun’s battle buddy.

Incineroar plays the “cool big brother” to all the baby Pokemon in Inigo’s gym alongside Inferno. Inigo wanted to have him on his main team, but he still needs to work on Lucha’s lack of self-control when he gets really into a fight.

[Pokemon #2]: Infernape Sun ♂: Lucha’s battle buddy.

Sun’s fighting spirit mixed with Lucha’s makes for great and intense battles in the fire gym. He never says no to a battle and makes for a great training partner for the other Pokemon that Inigo tries to get experience for.

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Other

[Pokemon #1]: Typhlosion ♂: One of the Pokemon Inigo uses to create the pyrotechnics of his concerts.

[Pokemon #1]: Typhlosion ♀: One of the Pokemon Inigo uses to create the pyrotechnics of his concerts.

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RELATIONS

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