Name: Neil Magnus
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Appearance: At only 4' 11", Neil looks younger than he is, with messy blond hair and large brown eyes. He is very thin, and his skin is lightly tanned and covered in scars. He'll wear anything that fits, currently rocking blue jeans and a brown canvas jacket, but he doesn't like shoes.

Personality: Highly curious, Neil likes to ask a lot of questions and squeeze himself into small spaces where others can't reach. He has no sense of personal space, and often takes things without asking, especially food and shiny things. He apparently doesn't know what fear is, and is a bit of a thrill seeker.

Background: Neil always had to compete with his siblings for attention. Between his drama queen older sister, jock big brother, and "adorable" baby sister, Neil was the scrawny nerd who liked drawing and fantasy novels. His dad spent all day at work, and his mom seemed content to leave him to his own devices as long as he didn't break anything. The family trip to Fuchsia City and the Safari Zone was supposed to be a chance for some real bonding, to help them all connect. Too bad they left Neil behind when they went home. Neil waited for them, but they didn't come back, and he was forced to try and find his own way back. So he set out across the country, living off the land and the kindness of strangers where he could. He made it all the way to Celadon City, where he spent a few weeks living behind the department store, before he was hauled off the street and tossed into an unmarked van.

Hybrid Typing: Normal/Electric
Hybrid Ability: Levitate
Hybrid Moveset: Charge, Quick Attack, Comet Punch, Thunder Punch

Attack execution: Neil focuses his will on the electrical energy inside of him to use Charge, making his body glow with orange lightning. Quick Attack utilizes electricity to boost his speed for a split second, allowing him to dash forward at light speed. By focusing the electricity into his hands, he can either unleash a flurry of fast punches with Comet Punch or an electrically charged Thunder Punch.

Starter Pokemon: Joltik
Starter Name: Spark
Starter Gender: Male
Starter Moveset: Absorb, Thunder Wave, Disable (Egg)
Starter Ability: Compound Eyes
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Name: Shuichi Penumbra
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Appearance: Shuichi lacks muscle tone, and his features are meekly defined at best. His long hair and what some might consider a feminine dress style do not help this situation. At 5'10, Shuichi is a healthy height for a male his age, though his lack of muscle tone and pale skin make him look anything but healthy. He usually wears his hair in a high ponytail, with several strands that refuse to be tamed and slip out of the hold. When Shuichi smiles, some would describe it as a tired smile. His violet eyes are noted as having a peaceful look about them.


Personality: Quiet, reserved, patient, intelligent. These are the words that describe Shuichi best. He has always preferred to analyze a situation and find a strategic path around it, rather than rushing in guns (or swords) blazing. One can often find him with his nose in a book, or tucked away in a corner on a PC. Shy does not quite describe the young man, for if you get to know him, he will put the book down, or step out of the corner, perhaps a better phrase is socially awkward, or, to be a little more scientific, extremely, extremely introverted.

His dislike for confrontation, along with his easy going attitude and friendly demeanor, make him fairly easy for most to get along with. His own struggles have made him very sympathetic to the struggles and misfortunes of others, and he will almost always be willing to lend and ear to someone in need. If a call to action is needed in order to be seen as helpful, Shuichi will attempt (although if the action is physically demanding, he might not succeed).


Background: Prior to becoming a lab Rattata , Shuichi's life was, at least to some extent, mundane. He lived with his mother, a scientist, his younger brother, and his father, at his father's dojo. Despite his physical frailty, it was still important to his parents that he learn a degree of martial arts and swordsmanship. Shuichi was always a quick learner, and picked up on the techniques rather quickly, even if his presentation could be a bit lacking, due to the aforementioned frailty.

Since his illness kept him inside often as a child, rather than outside, playing with others his age, Shuichi sought out ways to keep himself entertained. Normally he found his escape in books, in particular, one on music. He managed to entertain himself for hours pecking away at the family piano, and eventually saved up enough allowance to purchase his own violin.

Another topic that he found fascinating was, you guessed it, a book on Pokemon. Pokemon are fascinating. Pokemon battles, simply fascinating. Everything about these creatures that share this large world was amazing, and Shuichi hoped to dedicate himself to learning and experiencing everything these creatures had to offer.

And then...that fateful day.

Hybrid Typing: Dark, Psychic
Hybrid Ability: Shadow Tag
Hybrid Moveset: Night Slash, Dark Pulse, Confusion, Future Sight
Attack execution: Shuichi uses a combination of martial arts and a katana to unleash physical attacks, with the energy either being emitted from his fingertips, or the edge of a blade, while special attacks require intense mental focus, and the power pulsating from his body, often guided by his hand.

Starter Pokemon: Alolan Vulpix

Starter Name: Kyoko
Starter Gender: Female
Starter Moveset: Tackle, Tail Whip, Moon Blast
Starter Ability: Standard, Snow Cloak


I realize Alolan Vulpix will probably be in high demand, so, if there's a better Alolan Vulpix submission, I'd like to have a backup plan.



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