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Pokemon: Ascendancy

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

Dungeons of Drakkenheim

Thinking of going for the Continental Nobility background, with either the Claim the Throne, Apocalyptic Vision or Lost Heirloom quest.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

As far as I can tell, most of us are filled in at this point. The only ones that still need filling are these:

@Digizel

Oh, I thought some would need refilling since Sylph left. Then yeah, up to you guys how you fill the remaining three! Since Fellwing has hers.

So would either of you fit with being the knowledgeable one in the Clutch for example, @Guardian Angel Haruki, @rush99999? Who's missing how many fellowships?

Looking forward to getting this game started ^^

@XxFellsingxX

Same! Can't wait.

And yeah, we should have probably found a more streamlined way to figure out the fellowships, but at least we're almost there now.

Dungeons of Drakkenheim 5e

Skill monkey, battlefield control/support, talker type. I'd prefer not to focus too much on healing, but can provide it in a pinch. Was originally thinking of being on the sneaky side, but will leave that to our Gloomstalker friend!

Pokemon: Ascendancy

Why are so many of us so tall and like spicy food

@Lord Orgasmo

Excuse you, one of us only pretends to like it!

Dungeons of Drakkenheim 5e

Oohh, I've watched a few episodes of the Dungeon Dudes playing Drakkenheim (but not enough to be spoiled on things, dw) so would love to join in if there's still room. Most likely as a Bard of some sort, depending on what sources are allowed.

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

Hey guys, I know I just got here and I've already made my character all the way, et cetera et cetera, but I may have to pull out.

I'm sorta chronically ill and disabled and I'm being hit with a huuuuge wave of fatigue. I don't think I'll have the energy to do this roleplay :(

My apologies for the wasted time.

@BleakBlueJay

Ahh, sad to see you go, hope you feel better soon! No need to apologize either.

I'll wait on others' input on the fellowships, since I'm not sure which ones need refilling now without scrolling back a bunch, ha.

Pokemon: Ascendancy

I think I'm done! Except I need to change the red colour to something else since that's taken, but I need to run right now so will do that bit later.

Sawyer

"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

Epyllion: Beyond Moonlight's Reach

Awesome! Then I think that just leaves...

___ is consumed by the Isle’s immediate problems; you will show them why they must focus on the future. Take a Friendship Gem from them.

Stargaze (Shieldwing, Skobeloff accounted for)

___ ’s knowledge is unparalleled within the Clutch, but they do not see the danger ahead. Take a Gem from them.

You dreamed of ___ long before you two met. Tell them what the dream was about and take a Gem from them.

Fellwing (Shieldwing accounted for)