QueenNothing said:

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Suzu Okabe

19|She/Her|Snowpoint City

APPEARANCE:
Suzu stands at 6'1" and is on the lankier side, with shoulders broader than most girls. Her hair is dyed black and teased up high, her beige complexion is almost always plastered to look paler, and her brown eyes are rarely seen without surrounding eyeliner. Most of what she wears is black, but white and red are nice compliments sometimes. Her wardrobe reflects her bank account, most of it is second-hand or dirt cheap- except her boots she imported from the Galar region. Not her smartest purchase, but they sure as hell look cool.

PERSONALITY:

At first glance, Suzu doesn't look like she'd be the most welcoming person, and that's not entirely untrue. Her appearance leads people to assume the worst of her, and to those types she'll respond abrasively. But those who treat her as they would anyone else will tell you she's one of the most caring people they know- given some time anyways. Her ways of showing affection are pretty unconventional, usually making snarky comments at people's expense, but she means no harm. She's very direct when she wants something, and likewise won't be cryptic if she's displeased.

HISTORY:

Suzu was born October 31st, 1965 under the name Hiroshi Okabe to two loving parents in Snowpoint City, and would later become the middle child of her family. Her mother was a renowned trainer in her day, and her older sister, Minako, was following in her footsteps, on her way to challenge the Sinnoh League. Suzu absolutely envied her sister growing up, and that never really went anywhere as she got older.

At age 16 she strayed further away from her family, spending evenings after school hanging out with friends who had similar inclinations. Her appearance (as well as the more striking name and gender change) earned her a lot of flack from the strict school faculty, and she ended up needing to repeat a year from cutting class so often. Dealing with so much conflict in those years left her with pretty thick skin. Needless to say, high school was hard, but she's grown a lot since then. Her relationship with her parents has been pretty shaky since then, but ultimately they still love and support her, even if they don't exactly "get it".

Once she finally graduated, she didn't have a single clue where she wanted to go next, but her mother pushed her in a certain direction with a Pokemon egg as a graduation gift. Not having any other plans, Suzu has decided to simply roll with it and set off into the Sinnoh region.

OTHER:

She's really not the most knowledgeable about Pokemon, especially the technical stuff. She's far more interested in Pokemon that look cool (bonus points if they match her general aesthetic or are sound-based) than those that are useful in battle.

WRITING SAMPLE

ASSOCIATED SONG
And by that I just mean a song she likes lol

Starter Pokemon

Toxel|F|Rattled
Metal Sound|Acid|Belch|Nuzzle

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SleepyBirb said:

I'm new! So I don't know how to make the post pretty but here I go!

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Name: Elysia Knight
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Birthday: July 24th
Appearance: Elysia is a short girl, barely reaching 5'4", and weighs in at 120 pounds. Elysia has pale beige skin with brown freckles speckling on her cheeks and nose. She also has a few scars on her hands, arms, and face from injuries and prior acne. She has thick chocolate brown hair that ends at her back and is usually tied into low pigtails with big purple bows, she wears a teal and darker teal off the shoulder top with oversized sleeves and has yellow stars on the right side of the shirt, she also wears a grey tank top under this. She wears a cream and grey plaid skirt that ends just past her mid-thigh. She wears fishnet tights with brown knee-high boots.
Personality: Elysia, if put simply, would be described as a firecracker. Full of energy, sass, and spunk. Elysia is outwardly friendly to everyone, first appearing rather reserved and quiet, but once she warms up to you, she becomes playful and fun-loving. The closer you get to her the more she begins to show herself as a confident and intelligent youngster. Elysia tends to be blunt with others without reading the room. She hates beating around the bush and will cut to the chase if someone else doesn't. She always means well; her timing and short fuse make it appear otherwise. Sarcastic and Sassy, Elysia is never really boring to be around. Distrusting others, she has the belief that anyone who likes her needs to use her for some reason, leaving her to keep people at arm's length. A penchant for adventure, the idea of novelty drives her. She is easily annoyed and has no real patience; she wants things done as soon as possible and with no problems. She has a real soft spot for Pokémon, often risking injury to try and meet them and pet them. Elysia isn't exactly sure where she wants to go in life so she hasn't set any large goals but rest assured, not much will dissuade her from that goal once her thought is on it.
Upbringing: Born to two professional music players, her mother performed classical in an orchestra and her father played metal music in a band. Elysia was often looked after by her grandparents.
Elysia took to music early in life, learning the words to songs on the radio easily and making up her own when she was alone. When her parents were home, she preferred her father. She liked how his music went through her, and it looked more fun than playing in an Orchestra. Her mother and father were very different people, so wanted to raise their children in different ways. Her Mother was a prim and proper lady, while her father was a free spirit wild child. This caused a strain on the family unit. When Elysia was around 10, she was now a big sister to a baby brother, whom she instantly doted on and loved to pieces. However, soon after that her parents divorced and was given to her mother.
This was a bad idea, the little rebel had already been ignited, so they fought constantly. Her mother was bent to turn her little girl into something she'd never be. Soon she had enough and went back to her grandparents where she knew they got along better. Her mother tried to continue trying to talk her daughter into doing what she wanted her to, Elysia just couldn't wait to finish school and go on an adventure away from her mother.
Starting Pokemon: Natu, Seeker, Peck, Leer. Teleport and Sucker Punch, Magic Bounce

RP Sample: Lazuli had already had enough of Alexei acting like he's a big ***** in here. He knew how she operated. Yeah, her temper was probably public knowledge, but he did not know how she thought and felt. She felt it was a little egotistical to believe as such.

She erupted into a hearty laugh; she was completely done with this bull****. "You ain't ****, mate. You sound piss drunk, what lows did you have to sink to get enough alcohol to be tossed on?" She asked, insulting him with the venom in her tone.

"Your life must be as pathetic as any of ours if you in here with any of us. Just following the logic." She said falling quiet, thinking about what he said about the ones who did hold them captive with little much of anything.

"I suppose you have a point there; I'd rather be doing anything else but sleeping my days away in here. But what can we do to protest the ****ers who look at us like circus animals?" She asked him.
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Aquacorde said:

George "Rosey" Phalen
18 | Male | December 15th

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Appearance:
Rosey is a slim-built 5'7, though his long legs and preference for clothing that sits at the natural waist make him look taller from afar. He has brown eyes and wears his pink hair in a grown-out mullet, bangs curled and teased to high heaven and the back styled to flip outwards. His fashion is pretty consistent- high waisted acid washed jeans worn cuffed to mid-calf, loose, cropped tank tops, and often a parachute jacket in fun colors. He prefers jelly shoes, of all things, in a variety of colors. His ears are pierced once in each lobe (slightly off-center because his sister did it with a needle and potato in their shed), but he doesn't always have something in. He does overload himself on accessories, but the only permanent ones are a pair of orange shutter shades that often sit on top of his head rather than over his eyes. He should be wearing prescription glasses, as his distance vision is a little rough, but how could he wear the coolest shades in existence if he did?

Personality:
Rosey swears he's a little face-blind, and that's why he doesn't always recognize people at a distance, but really he's just a little physically blind and won't wear his glasses. It makes interactions a little awkward sometimes, but he's so chill that it rolls off quickly. He enjoys just vibing with people, talking about nothing and everything. He's a little airheaded though, and doesn't always remember everything he's been told. He's not the best at remembering everything to do with Pokémon either, but information does eventually worm its way into his brain and he's gotten pretty familiar with species he's spent time with. He's so easygoing that most take to him quickly, even otherwise shy or aggressive ones. And yet, he's never had a Pokémon of his own until now.

Upbringing:
He grew up on the outskirts of Sunyshore City, down by the actual nice beaches and not the rocky mess that surrounds the city proper. Home was an easy place to be, with both parents and one set of grandparents looking after him and his four older siblings, but said kids were constantly outdoors despite that. He was interested in anything the older kids did, and was a perpetual tag-along to them and their friends. They definitely lost him a few times and put him in danger more often than not- though he was sworn to secrecy, of course, and thought it was all a grand adventure. He did well enough in school, but closed-book tests or anything that relied on memorization was a struggle, and as he got older he found himself giving up on such things more often than trying his best. He graduated as an average student, unremarkable in every way, but that was fine with him.

Starting Pokemon:
"Dollop" aka "Doll", Female Togepi
Ability: Serene Grace
Growl | Pound | Sweet Kiss | Life Dew | Morning Sun

RP Sample:
Alola, Emil!

Other:
► He collects things he thinks are neat, and is always looking to swap them with people he meets. Accessories are his go-to, but stickers, patches, bottlecaps, sparkly stones and more fill his pockets and bags at all times.
► He likes lollipops of all types, but has been told to keep them out of his mouth because they're making his teeth move in weird directions. He has reluctantly cut down but not quit.
► He's pretty aimless at the moment. Doesn't know what he wants to do and doesn't really want to think about it.
► He misses his boombox already.
► He's a pretty adept baker.

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Groc said:

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Richard Frederickstein Gerald Rafflesworth West, Esq.
Age: 18 | He/Him | Birthday: December 3rd
Starting Pokemon: Reginald the Mime Jr | Ability: Technician | Moves: Pound, Icy Wind, Copycat, Baton Pass, Encore

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Appearance:

Exactly 5' tall, with a thin frame and a surprisingly strong jaw. His dark hair is expertly coiffed, and his piercing blue eyes peer out from behind his pince-nez glasses. He takes great pains to always follow the latest fashions, buying only name brands and custom made shoes. The current trend is a bit of a throwback to older times, so he actually takes his father's advice on his outfit.

Personality:

In a word: self-centered, though he'd argue that self-important is more apropos, as what could be more important than himself? He's fond of conversation, of learning new stories and acquiring additional knowledge, and his eloquent flattery makes everyone feel like the most important person in the room, because they got to meet him. And if that doesn't work, then they're usually swayed by his generosity and kindness to those he calls friend. This habit causes occasional friction with his family, but he's certain it makes him a hero to the common people.
Apart from his charisma, he studied under the finest tutors money could buy, and is proud of his academic mind. He absorbs new information like a sponge, picking up new skills yet lacking the focus to ever truly commit to any trade. He treats Pokémon like he would other people, and while they aren't as fun to talk to, they respond better to treats.

Upbringing:

Originally hailing from Hammerlocke in the far off Galar region, Richard is the son of Percival West, co-owner of Wild-West Publishing, producers of fine reading material from textbooks to fiction, magazines and manuals. Richard was homeschooled as a child, which meant he excelled in his studies, but his social skills were underdeveloped. So his father had him sent to a public school to learn how to mingle. Being sent to Canalave City served a dual purpose: it kept Richard out of the public eye, and it encouraged him to practice his Ranseigo speaking skills.

RP Sample:

A recent post from Square One, featuring my boy Edison.

Other:

- His father wants him to work at his company after graduation, with this journey being merely a rite of passage meant to teach life skills, but Richard doesn't want to work a desk job. He wants to be an author and an artist, journeying to learn stories and make some of his own.
- He's rich. His father recently reduced his allowance from "unlimited" to merely "exorbitant", so he's learning to adjust accordingly.
- Common People by William Shatner inspired much of this character.

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Sonata said:

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I'll have css at some point lmao

Name: Evan Mimph, 18yo Male, Born March 17
Appearance: Evan is 6' 5", built as an athlete, and with a icy grey eyed stare that seems to brush right past you. He often dressed up for his daily classes, wearing more business-style attire than one might think comfortable for a school setting. He typically covers his hands with leather gloves, and wears long-sleeved shirts that seem perhaps just a tiny bit too tight, with a black or white coat hanging off his back.

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Personality: Evan is hard to get a read on for most people. He seems to be one who shies away from social situations, yet somehow always finds himself in the middle of the more intense confrontations. He looks to be a clean freak, given how he seemingly always carries around a lint roller and is prone to straightening his outfit after entering and before leaving each class, and yet he's been a member of the weightlifting club since their first day in freshman year. Despite how physical he seems however, he's undeniably bookish - though you'll never see him with anything needed for class readily at hand, he always knew the answers in class and could recall some of even the vaguest details of pictures seen within the various pages of their textbooks.

When it comes to Pokemon, perhaps his true colors seem to shine through at last. The young man doesn't care about appearances or about rarity, but rather prefers only those things which can prove themselves powerful. It seems that beyond everything else, he believes only in being able to 'earn your keep'.

Upbringing: Evan lived most of his life in Driftveil City in Unova. However, when he was 13 his family was driven out of their home once it became known they were Giratina worshippers. He and his younger sister, Abigail, were both sent off to live in their mother's childhood home in Celestic City, Sinnoh. After this, their parents moved around constantly, breaking contact with their own children almost immediately and leaving them in the graces of their grandfather, Richter, who was a stern and distant man. Richter raised Evan until he was 18, providing him and his sister with the basic necessities as long as the boy was willing to work a small plot of land that the man owned and attend sunday worship in the name of Arceus.

Starting Pokemon: Lars the Larvitar, Male, Guts // Dragon Dance, Payback, Rock Throw, Leer, Tackle
RP Sample: First Spear Post

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Arcaneum said:

New to this whole RP shindig and I apologise that this is so long - got a little carried away! Just let me know if this is all ok ^^;

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Name: Cody Surge (Yes, that Surge)
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Birthday: July 17th​

Appearance: Cody stands at about 5'9 with a build that's just started to see the benefits of a training regime. He has his mother's eyes - an almost piercing blue (although more strange purple behind his stark pink shades), with a slicked-back (a little rough, but not too rough) hairdo to compliment them. Cody owns very meticulously picked out ensemble, complete with colour scheme and everything. You'll see Cody donning his favourite windbreaker jacket with a geometric explosion of aqua and rose hues, black shapes breaking up the luminosity. Of course everything else had to match, so Cody also sports a pair of aqua and black hightop sneakers (which admittedly look a little chunky for his feet) and then a simple crew cut black top and black jeans, because some habits are hard to shake off. Here's a snapshot of Cody in their typical attire:

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Personality: Cody has picked up some of his dad's traits. He has a natural competitive streak etched into his persona and with it a desire to do well in everything he does, to be the best. Sometimes... this can go a little overboard and this is where Cody's vulnerabilities show; he can get so highly strung that the smallest change to his procedure/routine can cause everything to crash and he ends up being in a slump for days, temper run afoul just like his father's withthe only difference being his anger goes inwards, rather than outwards towards others. He also, probably from being around his father's Electric-Type Pokémon so much, can be quite impulsive and therefore unpredictable. Whether this be a flash of visible anger or even something like a sudden hug out of nowhere, Cody can sometimes keep new company on their toes.

Thankfully, he's been somewhat blessed with the more grounded nature of his mother and therefore he generally is level-headed and polite most of the time, keeping those urges in check, albeit bringing about perhaps an excessive amount of reservation when talking to new people. However once you get to know Cody you can guarantee to be in for an adventure, one way or another!

Being around Pokémon most of his life, they're somewhat part of the furniture to him and in all honesty the interest hasn't really gone past that. Sure, who doesn't have a favourite Pokémon, but otherwise Cody treats most Pokémon as he would a pet that's been with him for a long time. The charm and excitement have been dulled by his exposure from a young age.

Upbringing: Cody is the son of Matis (Lt.) and Serrah Surge, the former being the esteemed Vermilion City Gym Leader and the latter a medical nurse he had met during his days on the battlefield. Cody had grew up in Vermilion for the majority of his life generally leading a somewhat normal life. His dad was extremely militant at times and as much as this was aggravating to deal with, it also did drill in a good sense of regime and respect into Cody and he knew his father was acting in the way he knew was right. However Cody was also forever being cast in the shadow of his father with what seemed like a pre-destined goal of becoming Vermilion's next Gym Leader. Something that as much as Cody knew it was with the best intentions, he did not want to end up at that point in life knowing that he had not worked hard to achieve his goal, but instead had it handed to him on a platter.

No.

He was going to show them that he could make name for himself, nay an even larger name for himself, than his father had done.

Cody was an avid sportsman - especially when it came to tennis. Cody from that point decided to turn a hobby into a passion, with the aim of making it a career. The only issue was that it seemed the sport was not too popular here and both interest and skill in the region had plateaued, meaning Cody could only progress so far before coming to a halt.So when there was a call for his dad to go away on a long-term trip to Sunyshore City to make improvements to the Gym there (both with the Leader AND the Gym itself), Cody's impulsive side struck out and demanded his father take Cody with him. Cody wasn't normally one to tap into fate as such, but something that day had spurred him and wound him up into thinking not only is he going to become a sports star, but he's going to make Tennis THE sport of this new Sinnoh region.

Starter Pokémon: Klaus the Surskit (Male)
Ability: Swift Swim
Moveset: Water Gun / Quick Attack / Sweet Scent / Psybeam

RP Sample: I've not written anything on the forums and as a whole for a long time, so went with a sample as Cody instead:

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Cody shuffled towards the stairs, already narked that he'd overslept by 20 minutes. Not that he was late for anything as a result, however it just meant his day was already thrown off-course. For example this meant now having to down to have breakfast whilst his father would be at the table, ready to regale Cody withsome form of lecture or story. He lets out an exasperated sigh.

"Ugggggh. Well, guess we'll go see what the old man has in store today."

He'd barely put one foot on the staircase before hearing an exasperated voice.

...next week?! You realise that's in three days, right? Sounds like I don't get a say in the matter, so the longer I'm talking to you the less time I have to sort everything out."

Cody lets a low whistle escape his lips. Ouch. Whoever Father was speaking to appeared to have also picked up on that bite in his tone at the end, as they abruptly ended the call. Cody saunters down the rest of the step and into the kitchen with all the air and grace of someone who was trying a little TOO hard to not make it obvious they'd just overheard something. A gloweing face, shortcut blonde hair almost standing up like there was a thunderstorm over its head, looks up at him.

"What's up, sport?" Surge asks. "I see you got up late today, you know as they say, the early bi-"

Cody inwardly rolls his eyes but his restraints fail him and before he can stop himself

"Gets the worm yeah ye- OW! What was that for!"

Before he could finish, a newspaper brandished like a club come crashing down on his head, making an almighty thwop! sound.

"You know why, kiddo. You know god- full well why, you were privy to the conversation after all. I've been called away to a large project in Sunyshore over at Sinnoh. Seems like they need my expertise to whip it back into shape, a little discipline plugged back into the mains, as it were."

So he had noticed, darn. But more importantly - long term project? Going away? He had only just returned from his last trip AND had spent most of his time whilst he was back catching up on Gym challenges and such... not that Cody wasn't used to it by now, but sometimes he wished he didn't have to be. Unfortunately it seems he wasn't very good at keeping everything contained today and his face must have given him away.

"Hey champ, I know I've only just got back but I can't ignore something like this. If nothing else, they're failing their duty as a Gym Leader for their region and that isn't good enough." Surge remarks, his face turning almost epitaph-like, stern and serious.

Cody sighs. "I get it Dad, it's just we're the ones always getting left behind AND this sounds like it's going to be a lot longer than your previous trips. It would just be nice to actually SEE you for a change, ya know?"

A nerve had been struck. Surge's brows visibly furrowed in frustration. Partly because Cody rarely talked back like this and partly because he knew the blasted scamp was right. He was barely here but now was not the time to be talking about this, he had three days to try and get everything prepared and this wasn't helping.

"Well either way, I don't have much time so I'll promise when I'm bac-"

Cody interjects. "Take us with you."

The words had the same effect as a very sharp electric shock, stunning all thoughts and causing an almost eerie silence in the room. The few seconds felt like an eternity and Cody's mind was working overtime. He can't believe he just said that! But start as you mean to go on, as they say (ugh), so Cody rode the wave of his impulsiveness and carried on before control was wrested away from him.

"Look, I just don't see why we can't all go this time. It sounds like a lot longer than normal and well I know that Mum would appreciate the change of scenery and not being away from you and well I have..."

Cody's voice falters. What he wants to say is there on the tip of the tongue but he is scared of the reaction he may get. He keeps expecting Surge to cut back in, but it seems the old man is either still stunned this is happening or is in fact giving Cody the opportunity to compose himself.

"I've been wanting to pursue tennis as more than a hobby for a while now and it seems that all opportunity has run dry here in Kanto and it sucks! I want to be able to reach new heights and well, with this opportunity for me to potentially go somewhere like Sinnoh now that I've left high school, I feel it would be stupid to at least not try!"

There, he said it. All gusto released from Cody like air out of a balloon and he visibly deflated into the chair, ready for whatever was about to come next. He could see Surge squirming in his chair uncomfortably and the gears in his brain visibly working out a response to what had just occurred. Surge starts talking.

"I... I am shocked, but also glad. Happy, proud even!" Cody's eyebrows raised to a point they almost met his hairline. "Finally I have seen that mettle your mother tells me you supposedly have! I can't deny you've thrown a spanner in the works, but that doesn't mean I won't try! I'll have a chat with Serrah this evening and we'll see what we can do."

With that, Surge gets up and walks out of the room. Cody can't help but notice a faint smile on his father's face and a spring in his step. Meanwhile, Cody's brain has entered a state of catatonia. He still couldn't believe that there was actually a possibility that what seemed like an impossible to reach dream was suddenly very much potentially becoming a reality. Cody finally manages to move, his limbs feeling like 10 ton weights right now, trudging his way up to his room where his trusted sidekick Klaus was impatiently bouncing around on his bed, wanting to play. Klaus lets out a cry as Cody grabs him out of nowhere, tears in his eyes as he shouts to all that will hear him about his success downstairs.

Meanwhile, if an outsider were to look at the front of the house right now, they'd see an odd sight. A very large and well-built individual just staring up at one of the windows, a single tear down their

Other:

• He owns a tennis racket signed by none other than Sabrina herself!
• His favourite food is Watmel Berry ice cream
• He is also learning to grow and care for bonsai trees

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Mimik-you_ [R] said:

(Can I play as a Pokémon?)

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