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Okay, this is what I've got. I also was going with a more traditional pokemon adventure type trainer. Took a bit to update him and hopefully it doesn't read too stiffly or anything. Please let me know if there's anything that needs changing!
Name: Ikkou Delos
Age: 20
Gender: Male, he/him
Appearance: Ikkou is a slim, short young man standing at 5'6''. He is nearly as wimpy as he looks, as he has relied on others for most of his life. He has little muscle mass and low strength and stamina, which shows in his appearance, though one day that may change as he works to better himself. He frequently sports several mild bruises on various parts of his body. As he gets cold easily, he tends to wear layers in all but the hottest weather. His multi-colored jacket has an ornament pinned on it in the shape of a Gracidea Flower. He has a pair of sturdy off-white boots that he can't wait to get dirty, and finally he wears a good luck charm on a cord around his neck.
Hometown: Hearthome City, Sinnoh
Role: Adventurer.
Personality: Ikkou is a rather subdued person, but that doesn't mean he is shy by any means. He very much enjoys meeting new people and experiencing new things. Since he wants to make up for his somewhat sheltered childhood, he volunteers for all kinds of things in order to test himself and make new personal discoveries. He is a good student because he knows he has a lot to learn, so he pays attention to everyone from little kids to elders. He also tends to follow the lead of the more experienced. Ikkou is good natured and enjoys lending a hand to others, feeling fulfilled by whenever he is able to help people. He views it as putting the good he received as a youth back out into the world. Although he likes being around other people, at heart he is an introvert - and a lot of excitement such as stressful situations or loud crowded places can fatigue him quickly. When overwhelmed, he can get a bit spacey. Overall, Ikkou is a young man with a large heart, which he wears on his sleeve.
Background: Ikkou spent the majority of his life in Hearthome City, his hometown. His small family (himself, his mother, and his grandparents) tended to the city's Foreign Culture Building, which is also where they lived. As a child with a weak constitution and an uncommon medical condition, Ikkou did not leave the city much. Some days he didn't even leave home. Even though other kids ran around the entire region, Ikkou never minded because Hearthome drew in so many tourists and hosted all kinds of events. There was never a lack of entertainment around the area, nor a lack of travelers eager to tell their story. Ikkou always loved to talk to new people and learn about their adventures, other parts of Sinnoh and other regions in the world. What he didn't learn from visitors or the semi-frequent postcards from his globe-trotting cousin, he read in books, which he had amassed a lot of.
As he grew up, his interests turned toward the historical texts he'd collected. The region's past, its myths, the origin of its fairy tales, and the commonalities between regions... they were part story and part puzzle, since there wasn't anyone still around to complete the stories. Since Solaceon Town wasn't too far away, Ikkou managed to convince his mother to let him go visit it and its ruins from time to time. Since he didn't have a Pokémon, she'd never let him go outside of the city before... but though he had always been a weak kid he was also a responsible one, and now that he was getting older she decided to trust him to look after himself.
Experiencing the ruins firsthand was so much different than just reading about them. It was cool and exciting. After repeated trips to Solaceon without incident, Ikkou turned his sights on Celestic Town. Seeing the ruins there was just as fulfilling, but it was during the trip back to Hearthome that misfortune finally struck. Half-lost in the fog, a Pokémon jumped out and startled Ikkou. When he fled it gave chase and wounded him, and he fell into a shallow ravine. If it wasn't for a pair of Pokémon Trainers passing through the area, he most likely wouldn't have made it out. After that, Ikkou spent a long time recovering, and his family grew much more protective of him. Forget leaving the city, now he had to convince them just to let him leave the house. The experience had spooked him, too, so Ikkou understood their feelings. His adventuring days had ended before they even really begun.
That was until several years later, when his spark would be reignited by a little Pokémon. Though it was uncommon, there were times people would leave Pokémon they could no longer care for at the Foreign Culture Building. When that happened, Ikkou or one of his family would usually take it to Hearthome's Gym or make a trip to Solceon's Daycare. So when a Chingling showed up in the building in the middle of the night, it wasn't a great shock. Its sad ringing cries woke Ikkou up, and he found it roaming the pews before taking it back up to his room to keep warm for the night. He was woken up again in the morning, this time by much happier sounding cries as it ran around his room and got into every nook and cranny. When it came time to bring the Chingling to those properly equipped to care for it, it showed a great hesitance to leave - so Ikkou said he would watch over it.
Rinrin, as he named her, was a hyperactive little thing. She dragged Ikkou everywhere in order to investigate everything in the city. She was unfamiliar with so many things that she must have been pretty young when he found her. They bonded quickly, becoming inseparable as the months went on. Eventually, Rinrin began to get restless. They'd seen all that Hearthome had to offer them. Ikkou had never captured her in a Pokéball - the thought of her leaving one day to explore on her own broke Ikkou's heart, but he knew confining her would make both of them miserable. He was resigned to this happening someday, but before he could get too lethargic about it Ikkou's grandmother made an off-handed comment that shifted his outlook entirely: "Why not go with her?"
He really, really wanted stay with Rinrin, and take her to see all kinds of things. He, too, still had the desire to discover new stories and see new sights. It seemed like the simple solution, but even with his grandmother's blessing it would still take some work to convince his mother and grandfather to let him try again. At that point Ikkou was technically an adult though, so he had that in his favor. He didn't need their permission, but he wanted it - sneaking off would have left a bad taste in his mouth.
It seemed like it took forever, but finally they let him go. The deciding factor was that a few months prior, the family had received a postcard from his cousin Kazu stating that she would be leaving for the Starre region. If Ikkou and Rinrin went there, they wouldn't be alone. Even though it had been years since they'd seen each other, Ikkou sent a letter to let her know that he wanted to join her. It received no response... but he was sure the reply was on its way! With his family's blessing (and a promise to write and return home safe), Ikkou first showed Rinrin the local ruins he loved so much. Then, after giving her a new home in a Premier Ball, the two of them took off for a new destination.
It hasn't been long at all since Ikkou and Rinrin touched down in Starre. They've spent a week in Jasper Town just getting their bearings before heading to Beryl Town where the region's Institute was said to help out trainers.
Talents: As the world's biggest poffin fan, Ikkou is pretty good at baking. He is decent at cooking, but much prefers to stick to baking alone. He has a good pallet and can determine specific ingredients in cuisine, as well as identify edible foods in the wild such as berries, mushrooms, and herbs. He also has experience with medicines of the herbal variety, mostly due to being familiar with the herbs themselves.
Weaknesses: Ikkou has very little experience with both battling and contests, and adventuring in general. He has low stamina and can hardly keep up with energetic people. Due to his condition, he also recovers slower from bad injuries and suffers aches and pains regularly.
Aspirations: Although Ikkou is looking for a proper adventure no matter what form it takes (whether the league or contest circuit or even both), his main goal is to get a look into Starre's history and learn some interesting stories from a time long past. He also wants wants to make a completely new discovery, and find or figure out something that no one else ever has before.
Other: He likes other sweets besides poffins, those are just his favorite. His condition is a form of haemophilia.
Wallet: 500p
Inventory:
Species: Chingling
Name: Rinrin
Level: 5
Type: Psychic
Gender: Female
Personality: Hasty. She enjoys flitting everywhere and investigating every little thing. Her more excitable personality contrasts with Ikkou's more relaxed one, as she is the driving force of their adventures more often than not. At least she never gets lost, since every movement she makes produces a ringing sound. Her loudness can be annoying for some, but Ikkou finds it endearing.
Other: Nothing in particular yet.
Ability: Levitate. Rinrin is immune to ground type moves.
Held Item: Pure Incense
Sheen: Zero.
Ribbons: None.
And as far as egg moves, I'd be fine with them on the free egg 'mon. I don't feel strongly about the starter having them or not (though they might help Chingling out a bit lol).
Name: Ikkou Delos
Age: 20
Gender: Male, he/him
Appearance: Ikkou is a slim, short young man standing at 5'6''. He is nearly as wimpy as he looks, as he has relied on others for most of his life. He has little muscle mass and low strength and stamina, which shows in his appearance, though one day that may change as he works to better himself. He frequently sports several mild bruises on various parts of his body. As he gets cold easily, he tends to wear layers in all but the hottest weather. His multi-colored jacket has an ornament pinned on it in the shape of a Gracidea Flower. He has a pair of sturdy off-white boots that he can't wait to get dirty, and finally he wears a good luck charm on a cord around his neck.
Contest Outfit: Does not have one yet.
Swimsuit: A pair of black swim trunks that reach his knees coupled with a dim purple mesh jacket. He will throw on a pair of water shoes if he goes into the surf, but he generally sticks to the shore.
Hot Outfit: Nearly the same as his usual, but without the jacket, and the sleeves of his undershirt are rolled up.
Cold Outfit: On top of his usual outfit, he wears an added pair of gloves, scarf, and knit hat with a pompom on top. Usually also wears an extra shirt or sweater (and extra pair of socks if things get really cold).
Swimsuit: A pair of black swim trunks that reach his knees coupled with a dim purple mesh jacket. He will throw on a pair of water shoes if he goes into the surf, but he generally sticks to the shore.
Hot Outfit: Nearly the same as his usual, but without the jacket, and the sleeves of his undershirt are rolled up.
Cold Outfit: On top of his usual outfit, he wears an added pair of gloves, scarf, and knit hat with a pompom on top. Usually also wears an extra shirt or sweater (and extra pair of socks if things get really cold).
Hometown: Hearthome City, Sinnoh
Role: Adventurer.
Personality: Ikkou is a rather subdued person, but that doesn't mean he is shy by any means. He very much enjoys meeting new people and experiencing new things. Since he wants to make up for his somewhat sheltered childhood, he volunteers for all kinds of things in order to test himself and make new personal discoveries. He is a good student because he knows he has a lot to learn, so he pays attention to everyone from little kids to elders. He also tends to follow the lead of the more experienced. Ikkou is good natured and enjoys lending a hand to others, feeling fulfilled by whenever he is able to help people. He views it as putting the good he received as a youth back out into the world. Although he likes being around other people, at heart he is an introvert - and a lot of excitement such as stressful situations or loud crowded places can fatigue him quickly. When overwhelmed, he can get a bit spacey. Overall, Ikkou is a young man with a large heart, which he wears on his sleeve.
Background: Ikkou spent the majority of his life in Hearthome City, his hometown. His small family (himself, his mother, and his grandparents) tended to the city's Foreign Culture Building, which is also where they lived. As a child with a weak constitution and an uncommon medical condition, Ikkou did not leave the city much. Some days he didn't even leave home. Even though other kids ran around the entire region, Ikkou never minded because Hearthome drew in so many tourists and hosted all kinds of events. There was never a lack of entertainment around the area, nor a lack of travelers eager to tell their story. Ikkou always loved to talk to new people and learn about their adventures, other parts of Sinnoh and other regions in the world. What he didn't learn from visitors or the semi-frequent postcards from his globe-trotting cousin, he read in books, which he had amassed a lot of.
As he grew up, his interests turned toward the historical texts he'd collected. The region's past, its myths, the origin of its fairy tales, and the commonalities between regions... they were part story and part puzzle, since there wasn't anyone still around to complete the stories. Since Solaceon Town wasn't too far away, Ikkou managed to convince his mother to let him go visit it and its ruins from time to time. Since he didn't have a Pokémon, she'd never let him go outside of the city before... but though he had always been a weak kid he was also a responsible one, and now that he was getting older she decided to trust him to look after himself.
Experiencing the ruins firsthand was so much different than just reading about them. It was cool and exciting. After repeated trips to Solaceon without incident, Ikkou turned his sights on Celestic Town. Seeing the ruins there was just as fulfilling, but it was during the trip back to Hearthome that misfortune finally struck. Half-lost in the fog, a Pokémon jumped out and startled Ikkou. When he fled it gave chase and wounded him, and he fell into a shallow ravine. If it wasn't for a pair of Pokémon Trainers passing through the area, he most likely wouldn't have made it out. After that, Ikkou spent a long time recovering, and his family grew much more protective of him. Forget leaving the city, now he had to convince them just to let him leave the house. The experience had spooked him, too, so Ikkou understood their feelings. His adventuring days had ended before they even really begun.
That was until several years later, when his spark would be reignited by a little Pokémon. Though it was uncommon, there were times people would leave Pokémon they could no longer care for at the Foreign Culture Building. When that happened, Ikkou or one of his family would usually take it to Hearthome's Gym or make a trip to Solceon's Daycare. So when a Chingling showed up in the building in the middle of the night, it wasn't a great shock. Its sad ringing cries woke Ikkou up, and he found it roaming the pews before taking it back up to his room to keep warm for the night. He was woken up again in the morning, this time by much happier sounding cries as it ran around his room and got into every nook and cranny. When it came time to bring the Chingling to those properly equipped to care for it, it showed a great hesitance to leave - so Ikkou said he would watch over it.
Rinrin, as he named her, was a hyperactive little thing. She dragged Ikkou everywhere in order to investigate everything in the city. She was unfamiliar with so many things that she must have been pretty young when he found her. They bonded quickly, becoming inseparable as the months went on. Eventually, Rinrin began to get restless. They'd seen all that Hearthome had to offer them. Ikkou had never captured her in a Pokéball - the thought of her leaving one day to explore on her own broke Ikkou's heart, but he knew confining her would make both of them miserable. He was resigned to this happening someday, but before he could get too lethargic about it Ikkou's grandmother made an off-handed comment that shifted his outlook entirely: "Why not go with her?"
He really, really wanted stay with Rinrin, and take her to see all kinds of things. He, too, still had the desire to discover new stories and see new sights. It seemed like the simple solution, but even with his grandmother's blessing it would still take some work to convince his mother and grandfather to let him try again. At that point Ikkou was technically an adult though, so he had that in his favor. He didn't need their permission, but he wanted it - sneaking off would have left a bad taste in his mouth.
It seemed like it took forever, but finally they let him go. The deciding factor was that a few months prior, the family had received a postcard from his cousin Kazu stating that she would be leaving for the Starre region. If Ikkou and Rinrin went there, they wouldn't be alone. Even though it had been years since they'd seen each other, Ikkou sent a letter to let her know that he wanted to join her. It received no response... but he was sure the reply was on its way! With his family's blessing (and a promise to write and return home safe), Ikkou first showed Rinrin the local ruins he loved so much. Then, after giving her a new home in a Premier Ball, the two of them took off for a new destination.
It hasn't been long at all since Ikkou and Rinrin touched down in Starre. They've spent a week in Jasper Town just getting their bearings before heading to Beryl Town where the region's Institute was said to help out trainers.
Talents: As the world's biggest poffin fan, Ikkou is pretty good at baking. He is decent at cooking, but much prefers to stick to baking alone. He has a good pallet and can determine specific ingredients in cuisine, as well as identify edible foods in the wild such as berries, mushrooms, and herbs. He also has experience with medicines of the herbal variety, mostly due to being familiar with the herbs themselves.
Weaknesses: Ikkou has very little experience with both battling and contests, and adventuring in general. He has low stamina and can hardly keep up with energetic people. Due to his condition, he also recovers slower from bad injuries and suffers aches and pains regularly.
Aspirations: Although Ikkou is looking for a proper adventure no matter what form it takes (whether the league or contest circuit or even both), his main goal is to get a look into Starre's history and learn some interesting stories from a time long past. He also wants wants to make a completely new discovery, and find or figure out something that no one else ever has before.
Other: He likes other sweets besides poffins, those are just his favorite. His condition is a form of haemophilia.
Wallet: 500p
Inventory:
1 x Potion
Species: Chingling
Name: Rinrin
Level: 5
Type: Psychic
Gender: Female
Personality: Hasty. She enjoys flitting everywhere and investigating every little thing. Her more excitable personality contrasts with Ikkou's more relaxed one, as she is the driving force of their adventures more often than not. At least she never gets lost, since every movement she makes produces a ringing sound. Her loudness can be annoying for some, but Ikkou finds it endearing.
Other: Nothing in particular yet.
Ability: Levitate. Rinrin is immune to ground type moves.
Held Item: Pure Incense
Sheen: Zero.
Ribbons: None.
- Wrap
- User wraps around opponent and squeezes for 2-5 turns, dealing half base damage per turn. During this time, opponent cannot withdraw their Pokémon. If the opponent succeeds a dodge roll, then the move is considered over and the opponent may swap out their Pokémon. Otherwise, the user must roll a 1/5 roll to determine how many turns the move can be used.
- Tough. 3 Hearts. Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.
- Growl
- Decreases the Attack stat of all adjacent opponents by half.
- Cute. 2 Hearts. Works great if the user goes last this turn.
None.
And as far as egg moves, I'd be fine with them on the free egg 'mon. I don't feel strongly about the starter having them or not (though they might help Chingling out a bit lol).
