Member
Name: Caliso Corven
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Nationality: Unovian
Personality:
Caliso is the kind of guy who can sit down and camp under the stars just as much as he can enjoy the thrill of exploring a forest, loving both the peace and quiet of being alone along with the excitement of an adventure. He often has some form of a confident smirk on his face to showcase his confidence and rarely lets others see when things are starting to bring him down, feeling it’s better to keep what he considers moments of weakness to himself so that others can more easily depend on him. Because of this, he tries really hard to suppress his anger or sadness and release it once he’s sure he’s all alone. Otherwise, he tries to be funny and raise other people’s spirits, but chances are it’ll just come off as awkward or condescending at first. Once he gets used to you though, he’s fairly happy to help out in any way he can.
However, it's quite easy to fire him up or get on his nerves if you push hard enough. He is prone to losing his cool if someone repeatedly insults him or those he has some form of trust or respect with, and will definitely feel angry if he feels he’s been slighted or cheated in some manner. Caliso also doesn’t like backing down from a challenge, which can come to his own detriment as he has quite a significant amount of pride behind that smirk of his. This pride drives him forward to better himself and push his limits while also feeding into his habit of biting off more than he can chew or delving into anger.
At his core, Caliso is fairly curious about the world and of Pokemon variation in particular. As a Professor’s Aide, he’s able to study to his heart’s content, but as a trainer now, he’s able to test and see Pokemon in action, something that he hadn’t really considered before. He believes that a trainer’s gut reactions to situations and their ability to react in the heat of the moment are astounding, but can also appreciate the preparations that go into a battle and the carefully calculated strikes one can make.
Biography:
Caliso’s life has felt fairly average, at least by Nacrene City terms. That is to say, he was born into a family of artists who had moved there in order to further their artist careers. His mother loved to dabble in painting, having several Smeargle with her at all times to help make her visions become reality and truly capture the emotion of any scene that inspired her brush. His father, while known for his hand in photography from time to time, showcased his prowess in the kitchen by constantly experimenting to come up with dishes unique twists. He’s quite popular at the Café Warehouse. And with Caliso as the youngest of two with an older sister, the family seemed to fit right at home in the city known as a pearl of a place.
Growing up, Caliso was free to do near whatever he wanted within what his parents considered reasonable. He often found himself wandering into Pinwheel forest because of this, chasing after the bug pokemon to his heart’s content, or even staying the night within some of the fallen logs. When in Nacrene and not the forest early on in his childhood, he was always by his father’s side in the Café Warehouse, but when he turned ten his interests shifted when he visited the Museum during an uneventful summer.
Oh, the amount of time he spent in that museum that summer. It was different from the schooling he’d received from his parents, the kitchen at the Café or Pinewheel, it felt strangely inviting to him. So much so, it began to draw his attention away from the other activities he used to do, his curiosity getting the better of him as he began to try to make his own explanations to some of the exhibits, most of which were outlandishly wrong. However, his ramblings in that museum caught the eye of the Unova region’s professor during one of his visits, as Professor Juniper had been visiting Lenora at the time. While his theories were completely wrong, he had the right heart and spirit that she was looking for in an assistant, and knew he just needed someone to shove him in the right direction for information. So naturally, she whisked him away.
The years that followed being snatched away were no cakewalk for Caliso. The first was spent tirelessly studying Pokemon, much more than he had to back in Nacrene. The following years to follow would involve him getting his first Pokemon, a Darumaka, and exploring Unova. It was simple enough, and his Darumaka was an excitable companion to take along. She was always so interested in the origins of Pokemon, so much so she had sent him to countless ruins in different regions in order to try to understand the past. While in Galar, however, was where he found his true calling: Pokemon Regional Variation and the study of these particular Pokemon. It all happened when he ran into a Galarian Darumaka that differed so greatly from his own, that he simply HAD to have it and explore how Darumaka’s branched off, and what region was their true origin.
His next stop after Galar would be Chromis, but not before Professor Juniper suggested something crazy to him. Instead of simply staying for a small fraction of time, why not participate in the International League? It would let him meet all different kinds of trainers, each with different Pokemon that he could surely observe in a more controlled environment. It was interesting, and when she added he’d probably be able to find regional variants outside of their respective regions in Chromis, it sealed the deal. He’d take this challenge and use the opportunity to really test what made these Pokemon so different.
Trainer Bonus: Professor’s Aide: You can carry double the amount of normal Pokeballs, and 50% more of special Pokeballs. In addition, you will be given tools by the Professor once in awhile.
Items:
5 Potions
10 Pokeballs
1 Revive
Pokemon Team:
Name: Alpha
Species: Darumaka
Gender: Male
Ability: Hustle
Battle Experience: 3
Moves: Ember, Fire Fang, Flame Wheel, Bite.
Extra Notes: Given to him by Professor Juniper. He has a fiery determination while also being mischievous.
Name: Beta
Species: Galarian Darumaka
Gender: Female
Ability: Inner Focus
Battle Experience: 3
Moves: Powder Snow, Ice Fang, Flame Wheel, Bite.
Extra Notes: Captured while in Galar. A lot calmer than Alpha, but just as playful.
