[PKMN FULL] [T] Dusk Til Dawn: An Orre Story

Shane is a tall young man and keeps in peak physical condition through his exercise regiments, in which he encourages his Pokemon by training and working out alongside them. He has steely blue eyes and ferrous scraggly hair.

Shane prefers simple clothing that allow easy movement, as his training demands easy and fluid moment. Athletic, moisture retaining clothes are his preference. When not training, he wears a highly woven and fitting black turtleneck to keep him from injuring himself in a motorcycle accident. He wears an old pair of white jeans that he has had since he was a teenager, that are now brown with all of the dust and punishment they have been subjected to. He also wears black boots with steel toes; perfect for kicking things. Lastly, over all of this, when riding in the desert, he wears a burgundy duster that he bought when he first arrived in Orre.


His snag machine is a custom built, but he is not sure by who. In the first month that he spent in Orre, he encountered an Ex Team Snagem member who had just stolen a stranger's Eevee. Angered, he over-confidently challenged the man to a bet, wagering his own Pokemon against the Snag Machine. In his youth he thought himself invincible, and did not consider the consequences. Shane lost the battle, and his whole team with it.

Distraught, Shane gave up training and drowned himself in booze and vice. Much time passed, nearly a year, and all that Shane had accomplished was blowing almost all of his money and losing his fire for heroics.

He found himself often at the Outskirt Stand outside of Station Town, watching the comings and goings of the city from a window. One day after all that time had passed, the very same Team Snagem member that stole his Pokemon entered the diner. Shane had physically aged significantly, to the point where he was unrecognizable. He sat in his booth, watching the man intently. The Snagem member was only there to visit with a friend at the counter. He sat down, then almost as soon as he came in, he got up to leave. On his way out, he made eye contact with Shane. They locked eyes, and Shane, unintimated, glared back with immeasurable hate. The man, startled, backed away slowly, then quickly walked out.

Shane left some change on the table, and started after him. He followed the man into town, ducking out of sight or blending into crowds whenever the man looked his way. Shane sensed that the man was aware he was being followed, but couldn't pinpoint who or what was following him. He seemed nervous.

Eventually, the man entered a small apartment building. Shane stood on the opposite side of the street in the shade of an awning. He watched the building intently, and saw a light on the third floor go on. Shane laid in wait for several hours, standing incognito in the shade. As the sun set, he made a plan.

When night finally came, Shane entered the building and creeped up to the third floor. He found the man's room, and pressed up against the door, listening. Running water!

While the man was showering, Shane kicked at the door with all his strength. The door swung open, the handle smashing into and denting the opposite wall. Shane heard a thud, then a wallow coming from the bathroom. Lying on the bed, next to the man's clothes, was a Snag Machine and a single Pokeball.

Shane quickly equipped the machine while the Snagem was fumbling in the bathroom. Using the machine, he grabbed the Pokeball and took it for himself. Immediately, the man fell out the bathroom doorway dressed in only a towel, and struggled to his feet.

"Who are YOU!?" the man screamed.

"You ruined my life." Shane responded, restraining himself.

He tossed the Pokeball, hoping to see one of his old companions. Instead, the stranger's Eevee emerged.

"A year ago I made a bet with you and lost. Now I'm taking the odds into my own hands." said Shane.

The Eevee growled at the man, obviously resenting him for mistreatment.

"I can't defend myself, this is not fair." said the man.

"Life's not fair." responded Shane.

"Fine. I sold them to the import shops. They could be anywhere." he conceded. "Now get out of my apartment, I'm calling the police!"

Frustrated with the criminal, but relieved to have a lead, Shane withdrew the Eevee. He stormed out of the apartment, shoving the man out of his way. Shane bounded out of the building, and ran as fast as he could back to the Outskirt Stand, and to his motorcycle.


Shane, throughout his entire life, has always loved Pokemon. He tells people that is his most significant characteristic. Even despite his recent struggles he still keeps to that same belief. His struggles have, however, changed many other things about him. As a young man, he was very excitable and happy. Life was an adventure and Shane was thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to travel the world and share experiences with his Pokemon. He felt invincible. Now, he is a cynic and often struggles with how he feels about the world. Ruthless, inconsiderate, and stubborn. He reaches for that feeling of elation, thrill, and excitement that he had before, but never can achieve, as his heart is seemingly permanently darkened in his regret of his own mistakes.


Shane grew up in Castelia City, Unova. He spent his younger years with his parents, and when he came of age, became an amateur Pokemon trainer. He never amounted to much there, as the competition was rather steep. He was terrible at battling but he did, however, have a knack for training. When he turned 18, he left Castelia to travel the world and meet new people and Pokemon. He spent time in Hoenn, dabbling in contests, and even a short bout of trying against the gyms in Kanto and Johto. He never amounted to much, but always had a lot of fun trying.

Pokemon: ​

Species: Eevee
Nickname: Ashton
Gender: Female
Moveset: Sand Attack, Quick Attack, Bite, Endure
Pokémon's appearance: Ashton is a standard Eevee, but has very cold and angry eyes.

Roleplay Sample: Don't have much on this forum to show for myself, but I'm hoping that the bio will speak for itself :)

The NPC Gallery
This section is to make a profile for any characters you think would be important to your character or the story, but is not your main character. These are reoccurring characters, so don't worry about making one for every NPC you'd interact with, only the ones you think would be impact.

Example of one of mine below, for use in Ryu's story:

Snagem Ranger Bruin
Real Name: Maya Thorne
Age: 19



Bio: Police reports indicate she has little in the way of criminal activity before joining up with the Snagem Rangers. Her demeanor is often sleepy or uninterested, but she seems to be capable in battle when she needs to be, especially in relation to something that catcher her interest. She has no prior affiliations asides from the Rangers herself, although her family appears to have previous criminal connections. Further investigation is needed to confirm or deny any basis to other connections.

Known Team:

Species: Herdier
Name: Hermes
Moves:
Take Down
Bite
Leer
Fire Fang
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