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=-NAME-=
Noel Jameson

=-AGE-=
15

=-APPEARANCE-=
Black Hair
Blue Eyes
5'11"
Thin, but decent physique.

=-PERSONALITY-=
Light-hearted and chill, Noel takes life one step at a time. Being the patient sort, he's quite helpful and an excellent teacher that doesn't irritate easily: Instead brushing aside failure and mistakes, seeing them as something to learn from instead of linger around and regret about. He often pulls quotes from books he's read, or references stories when he's making a point: Always trying to provide examples for why he's got a grasp on a situation.

This might make you see Noel as mature; And for his age, he probably is. But just as much as he has a tendency to quote books and look after others, he also likes to joke around and tease others on occasion to amuse himself. He doesn't mean any harm by it, though sometimes it can be misunderstood as such. Or just somewhat irritating, though those that know Noel well enough might understand that said irritating is part of numerous mindgames that make up his battling technique.

Noel isn't exactly what you'd call an active battler: He's very reactive, and where he slacks in physicality he makes up for in his mind, a strategist beyond dodging and attacking. His constant napping and rest is a form of meditation. A way to clear his mind and relax despite the lack of peace around him. Understanding the potential of sleep itself has lead him down a unique trainer path that might reveal a staggering amount of potential.

While he does gain benefits from resting, he only adapted this habit over a fight with constant stress due to his habit of taking responsibility. It's highly possible if he was to set out on his own and venture out of his usual life that he'd become more active; That's a theory that hasn't been tested by Noel himself just yet, however.

=-HISTORY-=
Noel has spent most of his life in Phenac City. His mother, a nurse at the local Pokemon Center. His father, a teacher at the Pre-Gym Academy. Both doing their duties for the city, it inspired him to grow into a support role for those around him: While he wasn't a doctor, he learned basic first-aid. While he wasn't a teacher, he did absorb the knowledge from his classes to teach to the youth around him. Known as a 'hero among the little folk' or a 'big brother' for the kids of Phenac, he spends his days napping in-between attempts at being productive.

While not a heavy battler, Noel did occasionally find himself facing off against another trainer in a conflict. It wasn't always for fun; It was sometimes someone his age trying to bully the younger children, or an out-of-town adult trying to cause trouble in his city. In times like these the competence of the young man and his Pokemon partner sky-rocketed; He didn't usually show much eagerness to battle, but with something at stake, it proved to be a very good motivator.

All of his efforts satisfy him and he does feel accomplished with his actions daily, but his constant insistence on continuing has driven him to be quite stressed and fatigued. At the rate he was going, he'd feel like an old man by the time he was a legitimate adult. And that wasn't healthy. Despite that being apparent, he pushed himself anyways, only occasionally eyeing a potential way to get away for awhile: He's needed a reason. Something to dedicate himself towards if he were to take a journey outside the city. And little did he kniw that such a reason was more urgent and close than he could have thought...

=-REASON FOR TRAVELING TO ORRE-=
Character is already a resident of the Orre region.
Noel has been contemplating a method for leaving Phenac for a few years, but never found himself a true purpose for leaving. As of the moment, his reasoning isn't too far beyond 'Vacation from home'. But he's vulnerable to being presented with a much more serious goal for his travels, if he encounters a reason to partake in such a thing. He serves as not much more than a traveling history book and on the road cooking/nursing aid currently for those he encounters.

=-OTHER-=
Battle! Vs Trainer Noel

=-NICKNAME-=
Snooze

=-PERSONALTIY-=
Snooze spends all of his time asleep, quite literally: Constantly tossing, turning, and snoring. It doesn't acknowledge others unless it feels a bond towards them or feels threatened, the latter of which it takes action without remorse. Despite being asleep, it seems to have a connection with Noel where they seem to communicate. Especially when they're sleeping in the same location. While it doesn't often show that it can take note of what goes on outside it's own realm of sleep, it does occasionally show affection to it's trainer.

=-HISTORY-=
They say that Komala are terrible Pokemon for trainers to use. THey sleep from hatching to when they pass; Seemingly unaware of almost everything. But ever since Noel found the small Pokemon napping under a tree in Phenac, and he took a nap beside it, they began to instantly grow attached to one-another. It was captured as his first ever Pokemon, and while battling was something they tended to avoid, they began to show a certain prowess when working together that was impressive. They seem to hold a connection beyond normal, awake state. And for the last few years they've grown into not only excellent friends, but an amazing team.

=-NOTES-=
N/A

Name:
_{Brennen Ward}

Age:
₁₆

Appearance:
_{Long, curly Strawbery blonde hair(natural), dyed dark green
Green, almond-shaped eyes
Freckles
5'7
Swimmers build, often hidden in oversized shirts or sweaters.}

Personality:
<sub>With his penchant to smile more often than not as well as his inability to let people suffer more than necessary, most would describe Brennen as a kind, good-hearted young man. His friendly disposition is only aided by his desire to help people, though his habit of butting into other people's business may come off as nosy or rude at times. He is also very concerned with the wellbeing of pokemon, almost the point of obsession. Those who know him well enough usually assume its part and parcel to being related to the Joy family.

Despite his happy demeanor, Brennen is self-conscious about his lack of experience. While most people had gotten their first pokemon around the age of ten, the greenette hadn't done so until recently.</sub>

History:
<sub>Raised in Agate Village by his grandparents, an ornery old fisherman and a retired Nurse Joy, Brennen spent most of his early childhood playing with the few other children, being watched over by his Grandmother's Chansey, and learning how to care for pokemon. While many children would love to be raised in such an environment as he did, many would have found the countless hours spent learning how to identify the difference between the bites of an Arbok vs that of an Ekans. Brennen however, found these subjects fascinating and only ever wanted to know more. This desire to learn about medicine and care for Pokemon did not sit well with his grandfather, however, who insisted that nursing sick pokemon back to help was "Women's work" and that he had never heard or met a male nurse Joy.

While the boy had tried to ignore what his grandfather told him, he couldn't help but notice that it was true. It didn't help that despite having the signature strawberry blonde, seemingly pink, hair of the Joy family he didn't really resemble them. Features just too distinct. In spite of that though, Brennen continued to study what his grandmother would teach him, though his grandfather continued to belittle him to the point of even denying him the chance to receive a Pokemon along with the other children until he "Man UP and decided to challenge gyms like the other boys."

This behavior continued for years until he had had enough and decided to just do as his grandfather said and go after gym badges and face the colosseum. It wasn't long after that a storm hit the village, felling some of the surrounding trees and tearing up some of the foliage that surrounds the village. Aiding with the clean-up, as he was wont to do, Brenned discovered a small young colt with some minor injuries to the neck. It took a while to gain the young pokemon's trust but he managed and upon closer inspection, the blond discovered that the marks were caused by a collar and the poor thing showed signs of abuse. Brennen spent nearly two weeks just caring for the Colt, cleaning and disinfecting the wounds.

Realizing that if it wasn't for his grandmother's teachings, that the horse-like pokemon recovered so well Brennen decided that he was going to start his journey now, whether his grandfather approved of what he did or not.</sub>

Reason for traveling:
_{Having been secluded in Agate village for almost his entire life thus far, Brennen wanted to branch out and travel the region. Discover new things, make new friends; both humans and Pokemon alike.}

Starting Pokemon:
_{Blitzle - Bashful}

Notes:
_{While he has a close relationship with his grandmother he does not like letting people know that he is technically a Joy.
He dyed his hair green mainly to spite his grandfather before leaving
He likes to knit in his free time.}

blitzle [+]

Pokemon Nickname:
_Bashful

Pokemon Personality:
_{Like his namesake, Bashful is a shy blitzle. Nervous around most people with the exception of Brennen. He tends to hide behind the greenette when around others however, he is also quick to the young man's defense. Bashful also gets jealous of people and pokemon who catch his trainer's attention.}

History of Pokemon:
_{He was raised in captivity and abused by his owner, he managed to escape by breaking his collar and running away the night of the storm.}

Notes:
_{He still has scars on his neck from the collar but, wears a scarf Brennen made to cover it up.}

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Name
Sonja Vaughn

Age
17

Appearance
A petite young lady with mocha skin and raven hair streaked with pink and purple. Sonja enjoys the gothic Lolita look with a punk rock flare; one could say she likes to be loud with her appearance. She stands 5’6” and has dark blue eyes.

Personality
Sonja is a person of many interests and hobbies. She is a calm, reserved young lady fond of introspection and letting her thoughts run wild. She adores books and loves writing her own shirt stories as they pop up in her head. Sonja enjoys writing down the errant thoughts that pass through her head, and can often be found scribbling away in her journal. She’s also fan of art, she will sometimes draw, and doodle alongside her writing, and even considers making her own graphic novel one day.

Outside of her artistic whims, Sonja is a calculating young woman with a mind ffor battle. She has a split personality it would seem. When she’s on the clock, Sonja is focused, intense even, one would say cold even. When on her own time, Sonja is off in her own world. All around she is quiet and meticulous, content to be on her own, or in the company of her Pokémon. Pokémon battles are her passion above all else, even above her writings and drawings.

Where it comes to her Pokémon, she handles their training as a contest coordinator would: strict, healthy diet, rigorous exercise, practice in elegance, showmanship, and technique. She’s trained her Salandit, Missy, this way not for the contest scene (though she and Missy have dominated their fair share of contests) Sonja sees this sort of training as essential for creative problem solving, enhancing her Pokémon’s skill and agility, but has a soft spot for seeing her Pokémon succeed and look amazing doing so. Make something dazzle and the other Pokémon or trainer will focus on that the way she sees it. Because of her time in contests she discovered a competitive side she never thought she had before. That said she has a devious sort of mind and is not above sabotaging her fellow trainers.

A fatal flaw of hers is her cold, cruel temper. When she’s angered she wants to see someone hurt, but she’s reigned in her need to lash out but will still cut deeply with a razor wit. Years of training as a coordinator and a natural keen eye, Sonja is exceptionally observant.

History
Sonja grew up the daughter of a fashion mogul and photographer in the Alola region. Her parents weren’t so savvy where Pokémon were, and frankly they never quite liked the sport of Pokémon training, finding it barbaric. Sonja however adored sitting in front of the TV watching legendary trainers duke it out. Pokémon fighting brutal duels, the clear victor coming out on top of the beaten loser. She felt exhilaration watching the various Pokémon league championships, and often acted her own titanic battles against grueling foes with her collection of stuffed Pokémon.

Given her parents’ opinions- vocal as they were- she kept this love for battling to herself and played the part of the obedient daughter. Despite her guilty pleasure she did find a love for the fashion industry, and even enjoyed the many artist galleries her parents’ attended as a side hobby. It was at one of these galleries she met Deidra Moran, a popular contest coordinator and customer of her father’s. What caught Sonja’s interest was Deidra’s past as a competitive battler and found a chance to speak to Deidra alone and started rattling off questions about battling. Amused by Sonja’s sudden rattling off of questions and keen observations, Deidra saw the passion in Sonja and decided to take her under her wing.

Her parents tolerated the idea of contests and acquiesced to Sonja’s pleas to learn the ins and outs of Pokémon contests. Though holding a passing interest in contests, Sonja’s devious mind meant to draw battling information from her new mentor. As Sonja’s training to be a good coordinator, a good trainer began, Sonja was gifted Pokémon egg. Deidra’s reasoning was that if she could care for the egg to its hatching, then she’d be in the perfect mindset to train and care for her own Pokémon.

As the months passed by, Sonja cared for the egg and was taught the proper techniques to be a successful coordinator. When the egg hatched and out popped a female Salandit. Even out of the egg she acted prissy and high and mighty, thus her nickname was born, Missy. What followed was a fruitful career as a coordinator as Deidra’s sponsored protégé. They traveled to cities and towns, performing with the best of them. Sonja’s real dream began as she delved into the realm of back ally brawls. She participated in fights and tourneys outside the regulated sort in mainstream battling, the only kind she could do in secret, the kind not regulated and often dangerous for Pokémon.

Sonja’s mind for battling and Missy’s cruel nature blossomed as they tore through these brutal- and illegal- battles with a vigor, a hunger. She built up a reputation, hiding her identity with her skill at makeup and fashion (and a well-worn hoodie), for being a dangerous customer. Years passed, they climbed the ranks as coordinator and Pokémon, and in back alleys kept on winning with more brutal, sometimes fatal techniques and strategy’s. Sadly, her lives would clash as those of Sonja’s sort tend to and when during a contest, another coordinator Jean Sanders pulled an underhanded trick that nearly saw Missy hurt very badly, her temper flared.

In the span of fifteen long seconds, the audience and everyone watching the televised event watched as Sonja order Missy to brutally beat into the stage, Jean’s Growlithe. When the dust settled and Sonja’s alter ego bared its fangs she was faced with disqualification. Jean’s Growlithe nearly died and it was only her parents’ substantial connections that saved Sonja from being charged. Sonja was disqualified, stripped of her license as a coordinator, and nearly had Missy taken from her. The fact that Missy was adamant not to leave Sonja’s side went badly for the officer.

Her parents couldn’t look at her the same. After months of silence, and the judgement, Sonja decided it was time to leave the Alola Islands, strike out on her own. Her parents gave her enough money to get her started but no tearful parting occurred, and Sonja’s parents essentially told her to never return. Sonja, saddened but determined to strike out on her own, left the Alola region, go where she isn’t looked at like a criminal.

Reason for arriving in the Orre Region
The Orre Region is a lesser known region, outside the jurisdiction of the prime Pokémon Leagues (in which Sonja’s been blacklisted), here Sonja means to make a fresh start.

Other
Despite how things ended, and her still brutal battle nature, she regrets what she did to Jean’s Pokémon, it still haunts her.
Developed a talent for cooking to make up for Missy’s lack of prime dishes made by the finest chefs.

Nickname
Missy

Personality
Missy was pampered by Sonja from hatching, trained with perfection and grace in mind, and was a champion Pokémon, as such she’s a fussy, demanding little tyrant. She’s used to the best meals prepared by chefs, fine beds, and being fussed over by makeup artists and masseuses. Though life on the road isn’t to her liking, the constant battles are. Missy misses the times they had in the contests, but like her trainer loves to battle, but hates getting dirty. She will often act high and mighty, acting like she’s on stage at all times. Missy loves to pose when she’s being watched, but when it’s just her and Sonja, she’s a cuddle-bug.

History
Missy was hatched by Sonja, in essence Sonja is all Missy’s known. As said above, Missy was trained to be a champion contest winner, but alongside Sonja built up a love and skill for battles.

Notes
Missy has an extensive collection of scarves and accessories Sonja keeps for them in her luggage. Everyday Missy picks something to wear, and has a bit of a fashion sense in her.