Sounds like Stephen's personality is causing problems? Even if it isn't, I was gonna edit it anyway since I didn't really get the feel I wanted. Let me see what I can do about it.

@RenegadeRunaway I especially want to know what you're planning. I actually really like the thought of having an aggressive and driven character in the game. I just want to make sure she doesn't scare everyone else off.

Thank you for bringing this up! It makes me really optimistic to see the GM so concerned with party dynamic, since I agree that it's super important.

I went for the character type that I did because the other characters seemed super nice, and I figured that a more abrasive character could mix things up. Even if she can be snippy/rude, she's not actually a mean person, and I figured that the other characters are mostly tolerant enough to let it slide, and would be willing to call her out if she took too far. It's important for me to emphasize that she's not actually antisocial. What I had in mind for her character progression was her slowly becoming a bit more humble but also, more importantly, realizing that having friends and acting her age won't get in the way of her dreams. There are reasons that she thinks it's better to seem cool and like she doesn't care, rather than displaying her passionate personality to the world.

As far as socialization, I pictured her as the type of character who talks about being better off on her own, and maybe even believing it herself, but tagging along with the others because "things can get dangerous out there, it'll be good for you kids (I was actually originally ask if she could be 14, so she could have that one whole year to lord over the others, but I settled for thirteen and a half) to have someone as good as me around," or something like that. Towards the start of the game, she'd probably mostly only initiate interaction to criticize offer totally friendly advice, or in such a way that she plays off her interest ("What's that you're doing over there? Not that I actually care, or anything, just passing the time...") but as they became friends that would probably change.

Since his character is from Pallet Town, and mine has been visiting since she was a kid, I was also thinking about asking @Lord of Evil about some sort of prior friendship between the two, which could also help with that.

Does that make sense? I can totally change the personality if you're still unsure about her. I didn't mean to make her actually come off as a loner-type character; I've played the game of trying to help other players pull such characters into the actual RP, and it's exhausting.

@RenegadeRunaway
I'm down to discuss Wynne and Stephen's relationship, let me just sort out Stephen's personality some more.

Hey guys, I thought i'd toss my character in the ring. I look forward to roleplaying with ya'll if fate should have it. ^_^

Actually i have to edit the name, someone had Lily. Whoops!

Alrighty, got Stephen's personality to be a little better in my eyes. Dunno if it's alright but I'll be gone for a bit.

@RenegadeRunaway Why would they take a person like that with them to begin with, though? That's the question that needs answering.

Name: Ryuzaki Reina

Age: 13

Trainer Class: Battle Girl

Physical Description:
Barely pushing 4'8 (and that's with her squaring her shoulders for effect) and slim from her daily dojo training, Reina likes to think of herself as fun-sized and definitely not short. She's got a pretty big presence for someone so… fun-sized, though. It's in the cocksure way she carries herself, head held high and confidently, her steely gray eyes alight with resolve and a hint of mischief. Reina has a mess of auburn hair that reaches all the way to her lower back, often pulled up into a ponytail so it's out of the way. It's probably more practical to cut it short, but she's kind of attached to her long hair.

Brightly colored jumpers and rompers make up most of her wardrobe. She dresses for comfort and ease of movement, but takes care not to sacrifice style too much. Her sneakers are worn and in desperate need of replacement, but they're her favorite and she'll wear them for as long as she can. The pink ribbon she uses to tie her hair is a good-luck charm given by her mother—it's something that is always on her person.

Personality:
Reina is like a thunderstorm: wild, unpredictable, and dynamic. More than anything, it is her whims that drive her and passion that fuels her. She is ruled chiefly by her emotions and tends to get swept up in the moment, rarely thinking things through when she becomes invested. It's a fatal flaw that is only exacerbated by her playful recklessness. Reina is never halfhearted in her endeavors, and just as she likes to do everything big, she feels everything deeply. If she's happy, she is big grins and infectious laughter. If she's angry, she is explosive lightning and thunder. If she's upset, she is blubbering tears and petulant pouts. Reina does away with pretenses and is unabashedly herself, which means she's blithe and charming at her best, and belligerent and vindictive at her worst. Her temper can flare over minimal provocations, and her go-to solution is usually her fists.

In her family, it's tradition to set off to see the world and grow together with your Pokémon, to find your own path. True strength can only come from experience and trial, but it is a concept she has yet to fully grasp. Self-assured Reina is under the belief that she can accomplish anything with sheer force of will (or just sheer force), but the truth is she is woefully unprepared for the journey ahead of her. All she's ever known is the comfort of the family dojo, and while she can handle kicks and punches thrown her way, she's never had to worry about much else. Although she may be fierce and resilient, at her core is a guileless bleeding heart too eager to protect and too easy to deceive.

Background:
Up until her thirteenth birthday, Reina's life has more or less revolved around the family dojo. She may have lived in the sprawling metropolis that was Saffron City, but the dojo was where she spent most of her time, both as a student and her father's sometimes unwilling assistant. Her childhood was really just a haze of sweat and tears from her progressively intense training, and she has since lost track of how many trainers she has met that have sought to test their strength.

Out of the thousands and thousands of matches she has been spectator to, Reina best remembers those that have ended in tears. Happy tears, unhappy tears, frustrated tears. She may not have been the most disciplined student, something her father (slash dojo master) continues to scold her about, but matches like those have effectively spurred her to always give it her all. Reina hasn't got a clue what the future has in store for her, but her only wish is that it is something that she loves so much that it can drive her to tears.

As per the Ryuzaki family tradition, Reina needed to see the world now that she has turned thirteen. There was only so much that she can learn in the dojo, and there was no better teacher than experience. With her trusted Pokémon by her side, she must discover what lay beyond the walls of the dojo, face the challenges that come her way, and eventually find the path she was meant to follow. So far, Reina has been taking it all in stride, but her dad seems to be having trouble letting go. He had years to prepare, having set up this process with Professor Oak years ago (just as he did for her older brother and what he will do for her younger one). She was certain he'd have been excited to have his most troublesome student out of his hair, but he hasn't stopped sniffling ever since they arrived at Pallet Town.

Pokémon:
Chansey. Kit-Kat has been Reina's constant companion ever since she had her first big injury (she broke her leg when she was eight, after attempting a move that was clearly beyond her skill level). Kit-Kat was a stray Chansey that had somehow made its way to the Saffron General Hospital once upon a time, and has since become its unofficial mascot. Stern and a big worrywart, Kit-Kat couldn't keep her eyes off the rambunctious child racing around the hospital in her wheelchair. After spending weeks together, the two of them have become inseparable.

Inventory:

• A Chansey-shaped backpack with her change of clothes and sleeping bag
• 3x Pokéballs
• Muscle Band
• Assorted snacks
• ₽760

PC Stash:

• Karete Gi
• A new pair of sneakers
• ₽1250

Be sure to let me know if you're changing your sheets, by the way. Judgement day is fast approaching.

I lost internet connection last night and wow, a lot of new folk seem to be here, and I'm not so sure I'll be able to get my CS up today since I've got a bunch of meetings, so I supposed I'll be dropping out. Hope this RP goes well and everyone has fun, though!

@RenegadeRunaway Why would they take a person like that with them to begin with, though? That's the question that needs answering.

Well, what parts of her personality that can be rude typically don't come out around strangers; it's something that wouldn't become particularly apparent until they were already on the road. She'd want to tag along because of her old friendship with Stephen (if we're both accepted; Lord of Evil and I did establish it last night, though), and probably because she's never been to Viridian City (where I'd imagine they'd go first, since that's the first town you go to in the game, right?) and the crew is nice enough that I don't imagine they'd say no just because she seems a little aloof.

Then, until she starts to get easier to get along with, I imagine they'd put up with her just because she was apart of the group, and because she'd not actually a bad person. She's proud and she can be rude, again, she's not mean. If she does end up arguing with them to the point where she needs to leave the group, it would probably be a huge catalyst for change in her personality, since she'd start considering them friends without realizing it.

I don't see anything about your friendship anywhere on your sheets - not that you need to, but I wouldn't have had any idea if you hadn't told me there. I think I'm gonna read through everyone's sheets one last time, and then decide.

Alright, after serious deliberation, we're going with @dreamingflowers, @RenegadeRunaway, @Amy and @Lord of Evil's characters. Though there were more than enough good characters, I feel that those are the most likely to produce an interesting group dynamic. I'll start up the IC thread in a day or so - in the meantime, we can hash out any remaining questions, settle character relationships and what not.

Fair play to everyone who made the cut, then. I wish you all happy RPing!

Have fun everyone! I hope you don't mind me lurking every now and again, I am really interested to see how this is going to turn out and the development of each character that I have grown so fond of in such a short time.

Yeah, no harsh feelings! have fun everyone who made it :)

I am super excited to be included, thanks!
To everyone else I'd say have fun and enjoy roleplaying on here. Maybe we'll bump into each other. Also you can still follow the story, I read along with other roleplays on here all the time. It's a lot of fun :)

I kinda feel bad because all of the characters were so cool. :(

Good luck on your future endeavors, guys who didn't make the cut, and thanks for having me Maxwell. Let's see if I can meet your expectations.

Feel free to lurk as much as you like. And those of you who were accepted, feel free to post your characters in the characters tab.

Feel free to lurk as much as you like. And those of you who were accepted, feel free to post your characters in the characters tab.

Oh yeah, me and Renegade did a friendship thingy with our characters, so you might wanna check that out. Though renegade hasn't been on since then.