The Setting
The world of pokemon. Incredible to behold! Home of the most mysterious of all creatures.
In the forests, up in the skies, and in the seas. Pokemon can be found in places all around this world.
The lives of people and pokemon have been bound together since the beginning of time, sharing the bonds of trust and respect.
Now we meet the young trainers, who with their partner pokemon, work together to battle and catch pokemon. And for every new pokemon that they meet a brand new and exciting adventure awaits them.
((Literally stole that intro from the beginning of the newest movie.))
This roleplay will take place in the six regions of the main games: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos. Currently we will be located in Kanto. Each character will be a starting trainer, though exactly how old I leave up to each roleplayer. I personally believe it is quite plausible to have a character who may have gotten a late start on becoming a trainer due to various reasons. Or who never even intended to be a trainer and decided to later in life.
Rules
[x] Read the Story and the Important Information. Both are vital to understanding the setting and to your ability to roleplay convincingly within it.
[x] Respect everyone, and not just in this Roleplay, everyone. Do not flame, ever.
[x] Follow your own senses. Don't do anything stupid.
[x] Respect your thread-masters! If you aren't going to roleplay after applying, please notify your thread-masters so they may prepare in consequence...
[x] Cursing is allowed, but don't go crazy with it.
[x] Romance is welcomed, but no farther than that within the RP.
[x] Please do your very best to stay literate. Unless your character has a strange accent or something. Misspelling words is understandable, but not all of the time.
[x] We all suffer from writers block at one point or another. Do not let this stop you though. If you must post a one sentence post then so be it. Just try not to make a habit of it.
[x] Please at least check this thread every other day. We want active members here.
[x] Inform me/us when you will be gone please.
[x] Out of Character, OOC, will be posted like such: ((Out of Character post example)).
[x] If you leave the Roleplay I reserve the right to use/reuse your character within the Roleplay.
[x] I reserve the right to change these rules at any time.
Important Information
Character Profiles / Applications
Dramatis Personas
Maps
Banners
The world of pokemon. Incredible to behold! Home of the most mysterious of all creatures.
In the forests, up in the skies, and in the seas. Pokemon can be found in places all around this world.
The lives of people and pokemon have been bound together since the beginning of time, sharing the bonds of trust and respect.
Now we meet the young trainers, who with their partner pokemon, work together to battle and catch pokemon. And for every new pokemon that they meet a brand new and exciting adventure awaits them.
((Literally stole that intro from the beginning of the newest movie.))
This roleplay will take place in the six regions of the main games: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos. Currently we will be located in Kanto. Each character will be a starting trainer, though exactly how old I leave up to each roleplayer. I personally believe it is quite plausible to have a character who may have gotten a late start on becoming a trainer due to various reasons. Or who never even intended to be a trainer and decided to later in life.
Rules
[x] Read the Story and the Important Information. Both are vital to understanding the setting and to your ability to roleplay convincingly within it.
[x] Respect everyone, and not just in this Roleplay, everyone. Do not flame, ever.
[x] Follow your own senses. Don't do anything stupid.
[x] Respect your thread-masters! If you aren't going to roleplay after applying, please notify your thread-masters so they may prepare in consequence...
[x] Cursing is allowed, but don't go crazy with it.
[x] Romance is welcomed, but no farther than that within the RP.
[x] Please do your very best to stay literate. Unless your character has a strange accent or something. Misspelling words is understandable, but not all of the time.
[x] We all suffer from writers block at one point or another. Do not let this stop you though. If you must post a one sentence post then so be it. Just try not to make a habit of it.
[x] Please at least check this thread every other day. We want active members here.
[x] Inform me/us when you will be gone please.
[x] Out of Character, OOC, will be posted like such: ((Out of Character post example)).
[x] If you leave the Roleplay I reserve the right to use/reuse your character within the Roleplay.
[x] I reserve the right to change these rules at any time.
Important Information
A character/trainer may choose to receive a new "starter" in each region/league that they participate in. This pokemon must be native to that region, must be able to evolve, must be in its first form, must NOT be a baby pokemon, and must NOT be part of a pseudo-legendary evolution line. A pokemon may be chosen if it has a baby form that is obtainable only by breeding while holding incense.
As far as story goes a character can receive their "starter" pokemon from a pokemon professor, from a friend or relative, through a trainer's school, from another sponsor, or from another source so long as it it plausible.
A pokemon may only speak their name. Pokemon may communicate with each other, and their dialogue will be written <Like this.> Powerful Psychic type pokemon may be able to communicate telepathically, which will be written <<Like this.>> And some pokemon may be able to communicate via body language, codes, or charades.
I would like to include Natures and Characteristics for roleplaying purposes, mainly for impact on a pokemon's personality. I do not intend for these to impact a pokemon's overall potential as far as stats though. And if anybody would rather not include them at all then feel free to exclude them. Also some slight variation in color and appearance can be allowed for further character.
Moves will be learned as normal as a pokemon grows and gains experience. Though I do not intend to have a stat or exp system, so I mean this as metaphorical experience. A pokemon will NOT be limited to only four moves and will be able to use every move that they have learned. Move Tutoring will be more and less prevalent. Move Tutors as they are in the games will still exist, though they will mostly be specialists that will be able to teach only a single move each. Instead, or also, a pokemon may be tutored in the use of a tutor-able move by another pokemon that already knows the move. Some egg moves may be obtainable this way also.
TMs will return to being single-use items. TMs will be able to be purchased, found, and received as gifts. Almost all TMs will be more readily available in shops, though at high prices. Though if a character finds a TM that they do not need they could always trade it to another trainer.
Characters will be able to travel from region to region. When a character travels from one region to another they may do so for one of two reasons. One: Recreation/business. They're going for a specific reason or just for a vacation. Two: To challenge the league in that region. If a character is going for the first reason they may bring with them any pokemon they choose, though they will not be allowed to challenge any gyms or the league there. If a character is going for the second reason they may only bring one pokemon, which they may switch out later if they choose. When they apply to participate in a new regions league they must challenge that league from a beginner's position again, not using any pokemon they acquired in previous regions/leagues. Once all eight gyms have been defeated and they are ready to challenge the Elite Four and the Champion in that region they may then use any pokemon they wish.
Becoming a pokemon breeder requires a special license and requires application for a permit each time the breeder wants to breed two pokemon.
I'm thinking of including a very few real-world animals in this roleplay. Basically livestock, fowl, and some generic fish and insects. Just for the purposes of food. Because people like to eat meat. And if there are no non-pokemon animals in the world then that means that all of the people in the world, including our characters and our pokemon, would all be eating pokemon...
When two trainers agree to battle they must also agree to a wager to place on the outcome of that battle. Trainers generally agree to wager the same amount, though variation sometimes occurs when battling at odds. A minimum wager of 100 Pokedollars, also called money and abbreviated as P$ is set. For trainers that are down on their luck and do not possess enough P$ to meet the minimum wager they can always find temporary employment at any pokemon center they pass through.
As far as story goes a character can receive their "starter" pokemon from a pokemon professor, from a friend or relative, through a trainer's school, from another sponsor, or from another source so long as it it plausible.
A pokemon may only speak their name. Pokemon may communicate with each other, and their dialogue will be written <Like this.> Powerful Psychic type pokemon may be able to communicate telepathically, which will be written <<Like this.>> And some pokemon may be able to communicate via body language, codes, or charades.
I would like to include Natures and Characteristics for roleplaying purposes, mainly for impact on a pokemon's personality. I do not intend for these to impact a pokemon's overall potential as far as stats though. And if anybody would rather not include them at all then feel free to exclude them. Also some slight variation in color and appearance can be allowed for further character.
Moves will be learned as normal as a pokemon grows and gains experience. Though I do not intend to have a stat or exp system, so I mean this as metaphorical experience. A pokemon will NOT be limited to only four moves and will be able to use every move that they have learned. Move Tutoring will be more and less prevalent. Move Tutors as they are in the games will still exist, though they will mostly be specialists that will be able to teach only a single move each. Instead, or also, a pokemon may be tutored in the use of a tutor-able move by another pokemon that already knows the move. Some egg moves may be obtainable this way also.
TMs will return to being single-use items. TMs will be able to be purchased, found, and received as gifts. Almost all TMs will be more readily available in shops, though at high prices. Though if a character finds a TM that they do not need they could always trade it to another trainer.
Characters will be able to travel from region to region. When a character travels from one region to another they may do so for one of two reasons. One: Recreation/business. They're going for a specific reason or just for a vacation. Two: To challenge the league in that region. If a character is going for the first reason they may bring with them any pokemon they choose, though they will not be allowed to challenge any gyms or the league there. If a character is going for the second reason they may only bring one pokemon, which they may switch out later if they choose. When they apply to participate in a new regions league they must challenge that league from a beginner's position again, not using any pokemon they acquired in previous regions/leagues. Once all eight gyms have been defeated and they are ready to challenge the Elite Four and the Champion in that region they may then use any pokemon they wish.
Becoming a pokemon breeder requires a special license and requires application for a permit each time the breeder wants to breed two pokemon.
I'm thinking of including a very few real-world animals in this roleplay. Basically livestock, fowl, and some generic fish and insects. Just for the purposes of food. Because people like to eat meat. And if there are no non-pokemon animals in the world then that means that all of the people in the world, including our characters and our pokemon, would all be eating pokemon...
When two trainers agree to battle they must also agree to a wager to place on the outcome of that battle. Trainers generally agree to wager the same amount, though variation sometimes occurs when battling at odds. A minimum wager of 100 Pokedollars, also called money and abbreviated as P$ is set. For trainers that are down on their luck and do not possess enough P$ to meet the minimum wager they can always find temporary employment at any pokemon center they pass through.
Please PM all applications to me, Stoic. Also, please include a brief roleplaying sample after your application so that I can gauge your roleplaying abilities. Also, I will be keeping a collective list of the profiles of our active members here. So you can check out the descriptions of each others character's and teams and whatnot here also.
Also, this is pretty much a straight copy of the form I use in other roleplays I have done. I know it can look like a lot and some of it may seem like it overlaps, because it probably does. Just fill it out the way you want to. If something seems like you're reaching too deep into a character you barely know yet, then leave it be. You can always add to it or modify it later as you get to know your character better.
Application
Stoic / Vahn Harold Greyson
Terram / Anna DuPont
Heartist / Jade Ezra
Kimono Dragon / Kestron Laurent
Agent_K / Kay
Also, this is pretty much a straight copy of the form I use in other roleplays I have done. I know it can look like a lot and some of it may seem like it overlaps, because it probably does. Just fill it out the way you want to. If something seems like you're reaching too deep into a character you barely know yet, then leave it be. You can always add to it or modify it later as you get to know your character better.
Application
Name:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Race:
Sexual Orientation:
Body Structure:
Skin Tone:
Height:
Weight:
Hair Color:
Hair Style:
Eye Color:
Other Features:
Upper Clothing:
Lower Clothing:
Shoes:
Gloves:
Other:
Social Standing:
Occupation:
Personality:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Hobbies:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Motivation:
History/Background:
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice:
Pokemon:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Race:
Sexual Orientation:
Body Structure:
Skin Tone:
Height:
Weight:
Hair Color:
Hair Style:
Eye Color:
Other Features:
Upper Clothing:
Lower Clothing:
Shoes:
Gloves:
Other:
Social Standing:
Occupation:
Personality:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Hobbies:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Motivation:
History/Background:
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice:
Pokemon:
Name: Vahn Harold Greyson
Age: 22
Date of Birth: December 15th
Gender: Male
Race:
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Lean
Skin Tone: Fair, very slightly tanned.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 183 lbs
Hair Color: Dusty Brown
Hair Style: Short and unkempt, tends to stick up in the front slightly.
Eye Color: Faded Green
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A light green t-shirt underneath a black hoody with a silhouette of a shield with crossed swords on the right shoulder in grey and white, a red and blue yin yang is on the opposite shoulder.
Lower Clothing: Worn and faded light denim jeans.
Shoes: Worn and comfortable faded brown leather hiking boots.
Gloves:
Other: A worn brown leather belt and a tan canvass backpack with a single wide cross-strap.
Social Standing: Unknown. So far...
Occupation: Aspiring Pokemon Trainer.
Personality: Vahn is a pretty carefree individual. He prefers not to be negative about things if he can help it and is pretty good at letting go of anger, sadness, and other negative emotions. He generally looks at things positively and tries to stay upbeat, though he does sometimes fall into more a nuetral state as well.
Likes: Mild weather, be it a warm day with a light breeze or a cool and overcast day with a light rain.
Dislikes: Extreme weather.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling.
Strengths: Remembers well what pokemon types are effective against which other types.
Weaknesses: Does not remember well which are resistant to which...
Motivation: Vahn aspires, for now, to become a powerful trainer, though what he intends to do after that he does not yet know. Deep down he is also searching for his parents. Though he is hardly aware of this himself and would not even begin to know how to feel were he to actually find them.
History/Background: Vahn is the son of two powerful trainers. The two of them took time off from their journey to raise their son, but eventually the road called to them and they decided to decided to leave Vahn with his grandmother while they went on a brief adventure once again. They never returned. Vahn was only three years old at the time.
When his parents first left they said that they would be home soon, just a few more weeks, or a couple of months, after the new year. But their excuses kept coming fewer and farther between until they no longer bothered to claim they would return at all. They did send letters, telling their son that they thought of him often and regaling him with tales of their adventures.
When Vahn was still very young his parent's stories sounded like fantastical adventures and kept him in thrall. He viewed his mother and father as though they were great wandering heroes. Though as he grew older he eventually began to resent them for choosing the road over him. It was this attitude that led him to decide that he would not become a trainer when he turned old enough. And he didn't.
Vahn tried numerous things as he grew older. He continued schooling for a while, and had various jobs. He even looked into establishing a career and maybe even a family. But none of these things could hold his attention for very long. As much as he had grown to resent his parents for leaving him behind he still couldn't let go of how much their tales had regaled and enthralled him as a child. In the end he decided that he would become a trainer, and that if that didn't work out for him he could simply go home and move on to the next thing.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Vahn carries a hand-axe and a woods-knife in his pack, but these are for his travels and not intended to be used as weapons. He did spend several years practicing martial arts, and though it has been some time for him many of those instincts are deeply ingrained.
Pokemon:
Soran, Sandshrew (Male, Sand Veil, Adamant, A little quick tempered)(Scratch, Defense Curl, Sand Attack, Poison Sting, )
Alexei, Mankey (Male, Anger Point, Hardy, Somewhat stubborn)(Scratch, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, )
Age: 22
Date of Birth: December 15th
Gender: Male
Race:
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Lean
Skin Tone: Fair, very slightly tanned.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 183 lbs
Hair Color: Dusty Brown
Hair Style: Short and unkempt, tends to stick up in the front slightly.
Eye Color: Faded Green
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A light green t-shirt underneath a black hoody with a silhouette of a shield with crossed swords on the right shoulder in grey and white, a red and blue yin yang is on the opposite shoulder.
Lower Clothing: Worn and faded light denim jeans.
Shoes: Worn and comfortable faded brown leather hiking boots.
Gloves:
Other: A worn brown leather belt and a tan canvass backpack with a single wide cross-strap.
Social Standing: Unknown. So far...
Occupation: Aspiring Pokemon Trainer.
Personality: Vahn is a pretty carefree individual. He prefers not to be negative about things if he can help it and is pretty good at letting go of anger, sadness, and other negative emotions. He generally looks at things positively and tries to stay upbeat, though he does sometimes fall into more a nuetral state as well.
Likes: Mild weather, be it a warm day with a light breeze or a cool and overcast day with a light rain.
Dislikes: Extreme weather.
Hobbies: Reading, travelling.
Strengths: Remembers well what pokemon types are effective against which other types.
Weaknesses: Does not remember well which are resistant to which...
Motivation: Vahn aspires, for now, to become a powerful trainer, though what he intends to do after that he does not yet know. Deep down he is also searching for his parents. Though he is hardly aware of this himself and would not even begin to know how to feel were he to actually find them.
History/Background: Vahn is the son of two powerful trainers. The two of them took time off from their journey to raise their son, but eventually the road called to them and they decided to decided to leave Vahn with his grandmother while they went on a brief adventure once again. They never returned. Vahn was only three years old at the time.
When his parents first left they said that they would be home soon, just a few more weeks, or a couple of months, after the new year. But their excuses kept coming fewer and farther between until they no longer bothered to claim they would return at all. They did send letters, telling their son that they thought of him often and regaling him with tales of their adventures.
When Vahn was still very young his parent's stories sounded like fantastical adventures and kept him in thrall. He viewed his mother and father as though they were great wandering heroes. Though as he grew older he eventually began to resent them for choosing the road over him. It was this attitude that led him to decide that he would not become a trainer when he turned old enough. And he didn't.
Vahn tried numerous things as he grew older. He continued schooling for a while, and had various jobs. He even looked into establishing a career and maybe even a family. But none of these things could hold his attention for very long. As much as he had grown to resent his parents for leaving him behind he still couldn't let go of how much their tales had regaled and enthralled him as a child. In the end he decided that he would become a trainer, and that if that didn't work out for him he could simply go home and move on to the next thing.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Vahn carries a hand-axe and a woods-knife in his pack, but these are for his travels and not intended to be used as weapons. He did spend several years practicing martial arts, and though it has been some time for him many of those instincts are deeply ingrained.
Pokemon:
Soran, Sandshrew (Male, Sand Veil, Adamant, A little quick tempered)(Scratch, Defense Curl, Sand Attack, Poison Sting, )
Alexei, Mankey (Male, Anger Point, Hardy, Somewhat stubborn)(Scratch, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, )
Name: Anna DuPont
Age: 16
Date of Birth: June 24
Gender: Female
Race:
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Slim
Skin Tone: Fair, if not a little tan
Height: 5’5
Weight: 130
Hair Color: Light brown
Hair Style: Very slightly wavy, that falls to her shoulders, with bangs swept to the right
Eye Color: Dark Green
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A gray sweater with white collar features, and a black blazer like jacket. Additionally a gray scarf
Lower Clothing: A pair of dark denim jeans
Shoes: Black boots
Gloves: Only when cold
Other:
Social Standing: Not terribly popular, but not unpopular either.
Occupation: Aspiring Gym Leader
Personality: While she often appears bored or unexcited, this is usually not the case. Anna is usually energetic or excited about most things that she does; it’s just that she portrays the image of someone who is bored or disinterested with what they are doing. As a cause of this, many people have difficulty detecting what kind of mood she is in. Displaying some anti-social tendencies, Anna isn’t one to approach a person and engage in conversation. Most people find however that, as they get to know her, she turns out to be a nice person who is relatively friendly. Anna is also somewhat oblivious to how pretty she is and how often guys tend to look at her.
Likes: Pokémon, Cold weather, friendly people, food
Dislikes: Arrogance, Nonsense, Immaturity
Hobbies: Reading, photography, travelling
Strengths: Dependability, high general knowledge
Weaknesses: Understanding other peoples moods or emotions, can come off as snobbish
Motivation: Wants to follow in the steps of her Grandparents
History/Background: Anna grew up in the upper class of Goldenrod City as an only child. Her father worked as a banker for one of the large banking firms in the city which resulted in him not being around very often, but it did result in her family having a large amount of money. Her childhood home was a high rise apartment in the middle of the city, not an average place for a family. Anna’s mother was always caring to him and she continues to hold her in high regard, being much closer to her than her father. As Anna grew up, her father insisted that she attend the prestigious private schools in the area to get the best possible education. While enjoying school, Anna always felt that Pokémon training was her true calling, even though her father wouldn’t allow it. Her mother knew how much she wanted to train Pokémon, so she gave him her first, a Trapinch, even without permission from her father. Anna loved her Trapinch, and felt that she needed to go on a journey in order to achieve her real potential as a trainer. Her mother agreed, but her father did not, feeling that she was just wasting her time on a silly hobby that would take her nowhere. Without her father’s approval, but still determined to regain it, Anna set out on a Pokemon journey in order to prove her father wrong and follow in her pursuit to become a Pokémon trainer.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Doesn’t have one
Pokemon: Eevee
Age: 16
Date of Birth: June 24
Gender: Female
Race:
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Slim
Skin Tone: Fair, if not a little tan
Height: 5’5
Weight: 130
Hair Color: Light brown
Hair Style: Very slightly wavy, that falls to her shoulders, with bangs swept to the right
Eye Color: Dark Green
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A gray sweater with white collar features, and a black blazer like jacket. Additionally a gray scarf
Lower Clothing: A pair of dark denim jeans
Shoes: Black boots
Gloves: Only when cold
Other:
Social Standing: Not terribly popular, but not unpopular either.
Occupation: Aspiring Gym Leader
Personality: While she often appears bored or unexcited, this is usually not the case. Anna is usually energetic or excited about most things that she does; it’s just that she portrays the image of someone who is bored or disinterested with what they are doing. As a cause of this, many people have difficulty detecting what kind of mood she is in. Displaying some anti-social tendencies, Anna isn’t one to approach a person and engage in conversation. Most people find however that, as they get to know her, she turns out to be a nice person who is relatively friendly. Anna is also somewhat oblivious to how pretty she is and how often guys tend to look at her.
Likes: Pokémon, Cold weather, friendly people, food
Dislikes: Arrogance, Nonsense, Immaturity
Hobbies: Reading, photography, travelling
Strengths: Dependability, high general knowledge
Weaknesses: Understanding other peoples moods or emotions, can come off as snobbish
Motivation: Wants to follow in the steps of her Grandparents
History/Background: Anna grew up in the upper class of Goldenrod City as an only child. Her father worked as a banker for one of the large banking firms in the city which resulted in him not being around very often, but it did result in her family having a large amount of money. Her childhood home was a high rise apartment in the middle of the city, not an average place for a family. Anna’s mother was always caring to him and she continues to hold her in high regard, being much closer to her than her father. As Anna grew up, her father insisted that she attend the prestigious private schools in the area to get the best possible education. While enjoying school, Anna always felt that Pokémon training was her true calling, even though her father wouldn’t allow it. Her mother knew how much she wanted to train Pokémon, so she gave him her first, a Trapinch, even without permission from her father. Anna loved her Trapinch, and felt that she needed to go on a journey in order to achieve her real potential as a trainer. Her mother agreed, but her father did not, feeling that she was just wasting her time on a silly hobby that would take her nowhere. Without her father’s approval, but still determined to regain it, Anna set out on a Pokemon journey in order to prove her father wrong and follow in her pursuit to become a Pokémon trainer.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Doesn’t have one
Pokemon: Eevee
Name: Jade Ezra
Age: 15
Date of Birth: 12/30
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Body Structure: Wiry and lithe
Skin Tone: Porcelain
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 121 lbs.
Hair Color: Auburn
Hair Style: Shoulder length, her bangs cover the majority of her right eye.
Eye Color: Jade green
Other Features: She has a scar running through her right eye, rendering it blind. She styles her hair over her right eye because of this.
Upper Clothing: Maroon tee
Lower Clothing: Olive-green jeans
Shoes: Black high-tops
Gloves: Dark gray, fingerless
Other: She wears a necklace with a jade wolf centered in the middle.
Social Standing: Socially awkward, she likes to avoid conversations.
Occupation: Artist, Pokémon Trainer
Personality: Jade, as stated before, is socially awkward and prefers to have as little a conversation as possible. However, she can sometimes hold a pretty decent chat with tolerable people. She tends to come off as shy and lost in her own world, but she is far from dense and turns very sarcastic when she comes out of her shell. She can be mean when she needs to be, but she is generally mellow.
Likes: Silence, the dark, dragons, other tomboyish things
Dislikes: Bugs, loud people, dense people, spiders
Hobbies: Art, snowboarding, track
Strengths: She is very agile, can run fast, and doesn't easily lose her cool
Weaknesses: Horrible at starting up conversations or keeping them going, often looked down upon, slightly offputting and very pessimistic
Motivation: To follow in her mother's footsteps and become a Pokémon League Champion
History/Background: Jade grew up in the lesser known part of Unova, relatively close to Twist Mountain. Her mother, who was champion at the time, taught her survival skills all the while traveling to and from the Pokémon League in order to keep her title. There was one time, however, where a nearby swarm of Excavalier and Karrablast were driven out of their habitat by Team Plasma. Blinded with rage, they attacked Jade and her mother. The angered Pokémon had killed her mother and injured Jade. Running back to the little cabin she'd been raised in, she couldn't believe what happened. Crying was a daily thing for Jade, as well as using up the little supplies that were left. When she was forced to run away from her home, Jade ended up in one of the mining cities. Along the way, she met a little Axew that looked like it needed a friend, so she decided to take care of it. After a few years, she could no longer live on the streets, so she joined a docking ship as a stowaway. When she was kicked out, she was abandoned in Kanto. Left on the docks of Vermillion City, Jade wandered in the region until she ended up in Cerulean City.
Misc.: The Axew is named Guillotine.
Weapon of Choice: Tomahawk. Goes with her Pokémon, doesn't it?
Pokemon: Axew
Age: 15
Date of Birth: 12/30
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Body Structure: Wiry and lithe
Skin Tone: Porcelain
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 121 lbs.
Hair Color: Auburn
Hair Style: Shoulder length, her bangs cover the majority of her right eye.
Eye Color: Jade green
Other Features: She has a scar running through her right eye, rendering it blind. She styles her hair over her right eye because of this.
Upper Clothing: Maroon tee
Lower Clothing: Olive-green jeans
Shoes: Black high-tops
Gloves: Dark gray, fingerless
Other: She wears a necklace with a jade wolf centered in the middle.
Social Standing: Socially awkward, she likes to avoid conversations.
Occupation: Artist, Pokémon Trainer
Personality: Jade, as stated before, is socially awkward and prefers to have as little a conversation as possible. However, she can sometimes hold a pretty decent chat with tolerable people. She tends to come off as shy and lost in her own world, but she is far from dense and turns very sarcastic when she comes out of her shell. She can be mean when she needs to be, but she is generally mellow.
Likes: Silence, the dark, dragons, other tomboyish things
Dislikes: Bugs, loud people, dense people, spiders
Hobbies: Art, snowboarding, track
Strengths: She is very agile, can run fast, and doesn't easily lose her cool
Weaknesses: Horrible at starting up conversations or keeping them going, often looked down upon, slightly offputting and very pessimistic
Motivation: To follow in her mother's footsteps and become a Pokémon League Champion
History/Background: Jade grew up in the lesser known part of Unova, relatively close to Twist Mountain. Her mother, who was champion at the time, taught her survival skills all the while traveling to and from the Pokémon League in order to keep her title. There was one time, however, where a nearby swarm of Excavalier and Karrablast were driven out of their habitat by Team Plasma. Blinded with rage, they attacked Jade and her mother. The angered Pokémon had killed her mother and injured Jade. Running back to the little cabin she'd been raised in, she couldn't believe what happened. Crying was a daily thing for Jade, as well as using up the little supplies that were left. When she was forced to run away from her home, Jade ended up in one of the mining cities. Along the way, she met a little Axew that looked like it needed a friend, so she decided to take care of it. After a few years, she could no longer live on the streets, so she joined a docking ship as a stowaway. When she was kicked out, she was abandoned in Kanto. Left on the docks of Vermillion City, Jade wandered in the region until she ended up in Cerulean City.
Misc.: The Axew is named Guillotine.
Weapon of Choice: Tomahawk. Goes with her Pokémon, doesn't it?
Pokemon: Axew
Name: Kestron Laurent
Age: 16
Date of Birth: April 2nd
Gender: Male
Race: African-French
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Lean build
Skin Tone: Light Dark (Sepia-like tone)
Height: 6’01”
Weight: 145 Lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Hair Style: Short with spiked bangs at the front
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Other Features: A small and shaven beard grows on his chin yet there is no moustache to be found.
Upper Clothing: Dark grey T-shirt worn underneath an open black jacket
Lower Clothing: Faded Blue jeans
Shoes: Black Sneakers
Gloves: Black wool gloves, but only worn when doing outside work
Other: his hair is covered underneath a backwards-facing black Baseball cap and he has a red messenger bag for carrying items and his starter Pokémon.
Social Standing: Working Class
Occupation: Numerous odd jobs (Painting houses, electronic repairing, yard work, etc.)
Personality: Although his status, history, and occupation all suggest that he is a grim and uncompassionate person, this could not be any further from the truth. In reality, he is actually warm, friendly, and understanding towards those in need. He is not naïve however, and absolutely hates those who try to take advantage of him. He values determination above all and believes that anything can be accomplished with the right amount of willpower.
Likes: Pokémon, hard work, and determination
Dislikes: Thieves and swindlers, liars, lethargy and those who practice it
Hobbies: Playing with his Pokémon
Strengths: He knows how to repair just about every consumer good thanks to his current occupation and survive with bare necessities
Weaknesses: He isn’t very educated school-wise or on the technicalities of Pokémon, having the battling skill level of a fledgling trainer.
Motivation: Kestron aspires to become a Pokémon breeder just like his father was and to give back to his community.
History/Background: Kestron Laurent was born to an Afro-French family in the stereotypical “south side” of Fuchsia City, where crime and poverty ran rampant. His mother was a midwife while his father owned and ran a makeshift Pokémon daycare under the apartment they lived in. His sister, six years older than Kestron and his only other sibling, ran out with another man when she was sixteen and has not been seen since. A few years later, a suspicious man entered the store and tried to mug the daycare of the Pokémon and its money. When Kestron’s father tried to retaliate and tackle the man, he was fatally shot with a concealed. His mother tried to run to her husband’s side, but she was shot as well in the back and left paralyzed from the waist below. Kestron was left deeply traumatized by this experience and developed a burning hatred of those who steal. The years that followed proved to be difficult as Kestron worked from job to job while his mother struggled to keep the daycare open and maintain ownership of their house. When Kestron turned sixteen, he was given his first Pokémon, a newborn Horsea from their daycare, as a gift by his mother at the request that he should go on an adventure. With bittersweet tears, Kestron headed with his starter toward Pewter City, where his first badge lies in wait for him.
Misc.: Often uses slang words such as “ain’t” or “gonna” when speaking.
Weapon of Choice: A small selection of simple tools (i.e. screwdriver, hammer) and a small knife, used primarily for jobs and intimidation purposes.
Pokémon:
Yoku the Horsea (Female, Sniper, Hasty, Often lost in thought; Bubble/Smokescreen/Attract/Dragon Rage)
Age: 16
Date of Birth: April 2nd
Gender: Male
Race: African-French
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Body Structure: Lean build
Skin Tone: Light Dark (Sepia-like tone)
Height: 6’01”
Weight: 145 Lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Hair Style: Short with spiked bangs at the front
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Other Features: A small and shaven beard grows on his chin yet there is no moustache to be found.
Upper Clothing: Dark grey T-shirt worn underneath an open black jacket
Lower Clothing: Faded Blue jeans
Shoes: Black Sneakers
Gloves: Black wool gloves, but only worn when doing outside work
Other: his hair is covered underneath a backwards-facing black Baseball cap and he has a red messenger bag for carrying items and his starter Pokémon.
Social Standing: Working Class
Occupation: Numerous odd jobs (Painting houses, electronic repairing, yard work, etc.)
Personality: Although his status, history, and occupation all suggest that he is a grim and uncompassionate person, this could not be any further from the truth. In reality, he is actually warm, friendly, and understanding towards those in need. He is not naïve however, and absolutely hates those who try to take advantage of him. He values determination above all and believes that anything can be accomplished with the right amount of willpower.
Likes: Pokémon, hard work, and determination
Dislikes: Thieves and swindlers, liars, lethargy and those who practice it
Hobbies: Playing with his Pokémon
Strengths: He knows how to repair just about every consumer good thanks to his current occupation and survive with bare necessities
Weaknesses: He isn’t very educated school-wise or on the technicalities of Pokémon, having the battling skill level of a fledgling trainer.
Motivation: Kestron aspires to become a Pokémon breeder just like his father was and to give back to his community.
History/Background: Kestron Laurent was born to an Afro-French family in the stereotypical “south side” of Fuchsia City, where crime and poverty ran rampant. His mother was a midwife while his father owned and ran a makeshift Pokémon daycare under the apartment they lived in. His sister, six years older than Kestron and his only other sibling, ran out with another man when she was sixteen and has not been seen since. A few years later, a suspicious man entered the store and tried to mug the daycare of the Pokémon and its money. When Kestron’s father tried to retaliate and tackle the man, he was fatally shot with a concealed. His mother tried to run to her husband’s side, but she was shot as well in the back and left paralyzed from the waist below. Kestron was left deeply traumatized by this experience and developed a burning hatred of those who steal. The years that followed proved to be difficult as Kestron worked from job to job while his mother struggled to keep the daycare open and maintain ownership of their house. When Kestron turned sixteen, he was given his first Pokémon, a newborn Horsea from their daycare, as a gift by his mother at the request that he should go on an adventure. With bittersweet tears, Kestron headed with his starter toward Pewter City, where his first badge lies in wait for him.
Misc.: Often uses slang words such as “ain’t” or “gonna” when speaking.
Weapon of Choice: A small selection of simple tools (i.e. screwdriver, hammer) and a small knife, used primarily for jobs and intimidation purposes.
Pokémon:
Yoku the Horsea (Female, Sniper, Hasty, Often lost in thought; Bubble/Smokescreen/Attract/Dragon Rage)
Name: Kay
Age: 12
Date of Birth: 26 Jan....12 years ago.
Gender: Male
Race: Kantonian
Sexual Orientation: Asexual
Body Structure: Slim
Skin Tone: Pale
Height: 98cm
Weight: 43kg
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Style: Short back and sides, swept fringe
Eye Color: Blue
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A buttoned-up denim jacket, Team Rocket uniform concealed.
Lower Clothing: Black trousers.
Shoes: White forearm length gloves.
Gloves: White shin-high boots.
Other:
Social Standing: Outlaw.
Occupation: Team Rocket Grunt.
Personality: Reserved. He mostly keeps to himself and prefers not to draw attention to himself. Though he isn't out to make any friends, he tries to avoid making enemies. Kay isn't by any means aggressive and he tends to avoid conflict where ever he can. However, when he is faced with a battle he and his Pokemon are relentless.
Likes: His work.
Dislikes: Catching Pokemon.
Hobbies: Stealing Pokemon.
Strengths: An enthusiasm for his work and self assurance.
Weaknesses: He often over-estimates his abilities. Catching Pokemon.
Motivation: Kay is the second born of three children and at home was often overlooked. Determined to strike it out on his own, he has joined Team Rocket to earn himself a living.
History/Background: Upon his tenth birthday, Kay seized the opportunity to leave his home and take part in the Pokemon League. Although he had many victories early on, he was never able to catch a single Pokemon apart from the two he had been given. This later lead to several crushing defeats. After reaching Cerulean City, he battled and defeated who turned out to be a recruitment officer for Team Rocket. This recruitment officer offered Kay a place amongst their ranks. Hoping to set himself apart from any other trainer by the means Team Rocket offered, he gladly accepted. He and his Pokemon have been undergoing training for over a year and soon Kay will be ready.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Kay considers his Pokemon to be his greatest weapon.
Pokemon:
Eevee (Male, Run Away, Calm)(Tackle, Sand Attack, Bite, Protect).
Rhyhorn (Male, Rock Head, Impish)(Rock Blast, Horn Attack).
Age: 12
Date of Birth: 26 Jan....12 years ago.
Gender: Male
Race: Kantonian
Sexual Orientation: Asexual
Body Structure: Slim
Skin Tone: Pale
Height: 98cm
Weight: 43kg
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Style: Short back and sides, swept fringe
Eye Color: Blue
Other Features:
Upper Clothing: A buttoned-up denim jacket, Team Rocket uniform concealed.
Lower Clothing: Black trousers.
Shoes: White forearm length gloves.
Gloves: White shin-high boots.
Other:
Social Standing: Outlaw.
Occupation: Team Rocket Grunt.
Personality: Reserved. He mostly keeps to himself and prefers not to draw attention to himself. Though he isn't out to make any friends, he tries to avoid making enemies. Kay isn't by any means aggressive and he tends to avoid conflict where ever he can. However, when he is faced with a battle he and his Pokemon are relentless.
Likes: His work.
Dislikes: Catching Pokemon.
Hobbies: Stealing Pokemon.
Strengths: An enthusiasm for his work and self assurance.
Weaknesses: He often over-estimates his abilities. Catching Pokemon.
Motivation: Kay is the second born of three children and at home was often overlooked. Determined to strike it out on his own, he has joined Team Rocket to earn himself a living.
History/Background: Upon his tenth birthday, Kay seized the opportunity to leave his home and take part in the Pokemon League. Although he had many victories early on, he was never able to catch a single Pokemon apart from the two he had been given. This later lead to several crushing defeats. After reaching Cerulean City, he battled and defeated who turned out to be a recruitment officer for Team Rocket. This recruitment officer offered Kay a place amongst their ranks. Hoping to set himself apart from any other trainer by the means Team Rocket offered, he gladly accepted. He and his Pokemon have been undergoing training for over a year and soon Kay will be ready.
Misc.:
Weapon of Choice: Kay considers his Pokemon to be his greatest weapon.
Pokemon:
Eevee (Male, Run Away, Calm)(Tackle, Sand Attack, Bite, Protect).
Rhyhorn (Male, Rock Head, Impish)(Rock Blast, Horn Attack).
This area will mostly be for important and or recurring NPCs. Also for the characters of inactive members, which will basically be treated as NPCs.
For the most part I imagine we'll just use the maps that are presented in the games for each region. Though if we start venturing off-route we may have to get a little more detailed about the unexplored spaces in between on the existing maps. Any maps that we make for those purposes will be kept here.
Currently there are no banners. But this is where they'll go if/when we get any.
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