Andrew Grove.
Sept 7, 2018 22:34:23 GMT -8
Post by kristachii5 on Sept 7, 2018 22:34:23 GMT -8
Andrew Grove.
✧ Age ✧ 23 Years | ✧ Birthday ✧ 13th of August, 179 | ✧ Hometown ✧ Wisteur Town, East Godai | ✧ Dialogue Color ✧ #7E587E |
✧ Occupation ✧ Private Detective | ✧ Height ✧ 175 cm, (5'9") | ✧ Weight ✧ 83 kg, (184 lbs) | ✧ Gender ✧ Male |
{Appearance}
| Hair: Drew's hair is naturally a dark brown, commonly mistaken for black. He swore as he aged, once he finds a silver hair he will die his hair black. It is kept in short strands, never growing longer than his shoulders or over his ears. He mostly leaves it down in a messy, scrungy look, only tossing it around for some stylish effect. When undercover or in an interview, however, he does pull out some gel and styles his hair up in a spiked or messy bedhead look, but with some neat effect, making sure his face is visible with no stray strands sticking out. Eyes: Andrew's eyes are considerably dark from far away, but up close the colours are shown. Around the outside of his Iris is a dark blue, almost black. It gradually lightens into a dark teal, which continues to get lighter toward the pupil. Around the outside of the pupil, a saturated topaz flares out. His eyes are a classic almond shape, with a natural lift at the outer corners. His eyebrows are thin and though he doesn't admit it, he does sometimes go to his sisters to help pluck them in line. | Clothing/Accessories: Northern/Cooler Climates When in colder areas, Andrew wears a thick jacket with a wooly hood, made with genuine Mareep wool. Colored a light brown from Ursaring hide, the jacket is reasonably flexible and considerably warm. His pants are his usual pair of denim jeans and Bouffalant-hide boots to match his jacket. Warmer Climates Andrew keeps his thick jacket in his backpack when traveling through canyons, savannahs and warmer climates and areas. His boots are swapped for sneakers. His pants are also traded for a pair of black, knee-high shorts. Consistent Around all times of the year and everywhere in the world, Andrew can be seen with his personalized dog tag chain, embedded with 'Drew Grove' and his date of birth. Whether warm or cold, he can sometimes be seen with bandages over his wrists and arms, due to common injuries he gains from his travels. His shirts don't vary much through the year, mostly made from string-cotton from bugs like Spinarak, Wurmple and Scatterbug. Each with a different colour, ranging from purple to green and grey. |
General Appearance: He grew up shaving every visible hair on his face. Though once he got into his twenty's, he began to shave everything but his sides, giving him side-burns. He does tend to work out, jogging whenever he can and if he has any spare time in a town or city, he wont hesitate to spend an hour or two at the local gym. He has some muscles, but not anything to gloat about. From the way he stands, anyone would say Andrew is a fit man with no anxiety issues, as he doesn't sway or have a noticeable hunchback. His head, however, is held forward from his shoulders, showing a restless, yet curious mind. He has a medium-tan skin tone, due to being outdoors often. On his upper left arm he has a tattoo of a tribal flame, replicating his mother's tattoo, although hers is on her right arm. She originally got it to show her love for fire-type Pokemon, but it's meaning changed once Andrew got his own, showing the strong bond they share. He tried getting his elder sisters to get the same tattoo, though they were worried about scarring their skin for life. His father got a tribal thunderbolt on the back of his left shoulder, as he favors Electric type over Fire. |
{Personality & History}
Personality: Andrew has grown into a responsible, young man with some crude humor whenever the situation calls for it. Because of his independence and responsible attitude, he has grown very confident in his abilities and is most comfortable when he is in charge. This is because he feels more freedom, not having to live under anyone Else's rules or be limited by their delays. However, being confident in his own abilities also makes him a bit arrogant, in the sense that he gets defensive when criticized or corrected. He has spent years pursuing one goal. To become a detective, following his father's footsteps. He grew up distant from his father, feeling enviousness toward him and his analysis abilities. Andrew always heard him come home after solving a case, having a celebratory beer. Or returning from a tough case and he's beat. Going with him onto the field Drew heard people say how great his father was, seeing things they walked passed a hundred times. Andrew always aspired to make his father happy, by becoming a better detective than he could be. Although he has confidence in his abilities, Andrew continuously compares himself with his father. He always sets his mind to think 'What would he do?', questioning every movement, every action he makes, to ensure he outsmarts his father. He has this mindset because he wants to succeed in life, going as far as to exceed his father. He wanted to see things that nobody else could see, to help people and Pokemon who had been suffering for years. Andrew wanted to make a difference in the world. Being born with such an analytical father, he was constantly challenged growing up, to look into the finer details in every aspect of his daily life. This has given him an intelligent mind and great attention to detail. The long years he spent training shows his great focus, patience and sense of perseverance, ready to wait to see any task to the end. On the other hand, his time spent training and studying has given him a high level of built-up stress. To deal with this weight, Andrew tried going to the gym (no pun intended). Though after one particular incident when his stress was shown through anger and he punched one of the wall-length mirrors, he was banned from the local gym and needed a new way to relieve his stress. He never enjoyed the idea of drinking in the afternoons, seeing his father drink extensively whenever he dealt with a problematic case. Drew never liked the taste of alcohol, claiming the bitterness is like a cutting poison. He witnesses his father having hangovers the next morning and questions why anyone would go through that pain at the price of an hour of blurred good times. 'Good times' you don't even remember the next day. Another way to relieve stress in the modern day would be to watch television or play Video Games, however, his family never had any video games for him to use. His parents believed every technical object was just a cheap way to escape the real world. So he picked up smoking. His hand was shaking when he lit his first cigarette, knowing there may be no going back, though promising only one a day. To this day he has kept his promise. He continues to go to the gym and jog whenever he can, keeping his stamina as high as possible. Keeping to one smoke each day, he isn't given any serious set-back when it comes to his day-to-day life. However, because he smokes simply due to stress, it unintentionally creates more stress for him. As he smokes, the nicotine constricts the blood vessels in his brain, increases his heart rate and blood pressure. This, in turn, gives him migraines and added dizziness. Whenever he reaches for a cigarette, knowing he is limited to one each day, he does remind himself and go to find someone else to do to clear his mind. This can range from a few minutes outside to get clear air, to a small nap to even just a snack. Because of his independent, confident attitude, Drew has a sense of arrogance. However, because of his occupation as a detective, he always tries to connect with the people he talks to. He can be calming, but ultimately his appearance makes him hard to approach. Because of this, he is often thrown into awkward situations, causing him to grow with flexibility, able to act accordingly in various situations. Andrew's adaptable and confident mind has given him self-strength, which allows him to be uncontrolled from his own beliefs and the beliefs of others. Growing up with the strays brought in with his mother helped him understand that bad things do happen in the world. He experienced changes, with the different pets coming and going to new homes, and realized that not all people are happy, safe house-keepers. These aspects of his mind and lifestyle has given him an open-mind. Particularly the homeless strays he helped raise has given him the sense that everyone needs help from time-to-time. Drew has grown up with the mindset of being someone to help those being victimized to get something back in return for all the crap handed to them. Andrew wants to see those who caused pain and suffering to get what they deserve. He wants to help those less fortunate, people and Pokemon alike. |
History: Born into a family of five with two older sisters, Andrew grew into a feminine household, brought up with dolls and make-up around every corner. As a young toddler, he could often play the part of 'Baby' when the siblings would carry him around the house and pretend to cook for themselves, force-feeding him. His parents worked in the local Police Station, his mother working with the 'dog squad' and voluntarily helping out with raising stray animals and Pokemon. His father worked as a Crime-Scene Investigator, gathering clues from local crimes to help solve cases. Helping his mother raising the strays had given him some small connection to the Pokemon world, providing him with knowledge about the various species that live around his area alone. Though these strays were mostly pets cast-aside, such as Stunky, Purrloin, Delcatty and other cute felines, or wild creatures wandering from Lumina Bridge, like Hoppip, Zigzagoon or the occasionally lost Psyduck. As Andrew got older, starting school, he felt a bit of freedom, being in a separate class from his siblings. He began to find his own independence, talking freely with classmates and, with more growing confidence, he grew into a class-clown. He went through his elementary years playing pranks on teachers, talking back smartly and generally being a 'devil-spawn'. Despite his bad reputation he still did his work, only creating a crowd once his test was complete and he began to bug the students around him who were still trying to finish. His grades remained averaging As and Bs. If whenever he got a C or lower, he would punish himself and re-read his tests or assignments to pin-point his mistakes. The group of friends he would sit with were mainly those who were easily entertained and distracted. They weren't sitting in the back of the class to whisper the answers or tease any one child in particular. They sat together in the back to laugh at Andrew's antics. Once he gained maturity, heading into his teens and Secondary School, he got curious about his parent's occupations and took up afternoons and weekends with his mother on her voluntary work, working with stray Pokemon. Once he hit the age of 13 years, he had his heart-set on joining his parents in Police-work. He had worked to get his Trainer's license (though he struggled at first and couldn't retrieve it completely until his 14th birthday) and began joining his father in the crime-scenes, helping with basic detective assistance. While he struggled to get his license he felt a little disheartened, but no anxiety attacks followed. He knew his main dream wasn't to be a trainer, but to be a detective, so he pushed on with little wavering. His sisters did harass him from time-to-time as a light joke, so he ignored them for the most-part, knowing what they said were harmless words. Helping his father on fieldwork, he didn't do anything too extensive, as he was a young teen still and just volunteering. He mostly kept to himself and followed his father, who was the only familiar face. Andrew's dad would purposely ignore things in the open, so Drew could spot them and ask if they were necessary to the case. Sometimes just a tug on his father's sleeve or nod of his head. At age 15 he gained other voluntary jobs, watching Video Surveillance, Crisis Response Teams and sometimes the Neighborhood Watch. Being given these jobs were always looked as a step forward in his career. Whether he was filling out paperwork with his father, or learning about new Pokemon species with his mum, Drew always looked at his long-term goal. After two years of constant voluntary work, he was offered a part-time job as a Detective, for which he had to go through rigorous tests and earn an Advanced Diploma of Public Safety, which was achieved when he aged 21. Through these years he never gave a moment's thought of being partnered with anyone romantically, despite the many dates he was set-up on by his sisters, 'supporting' them on double-dates. He was told constantly 'A guy with your appeal and intelligence.. It's unbelievable you're still single!', but he only focused solely on furthering his career as a detective. His mindset was achieved in his schooling years and he has clutched onto it for a number of years. Money is more important than a stable family. He knew he needed to get a job first and worry about romances later. He also knew, with his years of pent-up voluntary work, it would be quicker to go for a job while he can, than to throw away years of working hard, for someone he could depend on. Growing up with his father who had spent special holidays in the office or out on a crime scene also gave him an idea of the long hours he'd sacrifice if he were to pursue his goal. Not only would he be spending time where it's most needed, but energy as well. As he was given the job, he was advised to receive a partner to help solve his crimes. Once given the choice of a human or Pokemon, he spared no moment to chose a Pokemon. He knew with his many years of training he had basic human contact and communication skills, meanwhile Pokemon are easier to talk to as they listen with little complaints or reflex to argue back. Upon this choice, he suggested being a Private Detective, so he could be able to travel the world as a Pokemon trainer while also having an occupation that allows him to be hired at any given moment, giving him the money he needs. He had no relationship to worry about with long distances and time away from home. He could spend all his time gaining all the money he needed, which was a big plus for him and so his journey began. |
{Inventory}
Dians: 
1,868
1,868Items | Key Items |
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x4 Pokéball
x4 Greatball
x1 Potion
x1 Subway Ticket (Sangproctor City - Kotoba City)
x1 Sitrus Berry
PokéDex
Journal
Holocaster{Spoiler}{Trainer Advancements}
Total Points: 98 | |
Teir: | Traits: |
| Teir Zero | Seeing the Sights: (13/15) Parental Instincts: (1/20) TLC: (13/25) To Be The Best: (9/15) Silver Tongue: (5/15) Oooh Shiny: (3/30) |
| Teir One | Making Friends: (6/15) Nursing: (3/15) |
| Teir Two | Dedication: (0/15) |
Pokemon
Total EXP Gained: 31
 Level 10 Ball Used:  Location Caught: Wisteur Town. Dialogue Color: #486180 Gender: Male. Type: Electric. Ability: Levitate. Height: 0'8" Weight: 0.7 lbs Health: Scrawny. Level Caught: 5 Item: None | EXP Rate: Slow. EXP Gauge: (18/22) EXP Gained: 11 Division: D8 Total Stats: 110
Vitamins Used: None Moveset: 1. Charge Beam 1. Spark 1. Tackle 1. Thunder Wave Unique Moves: - | {Personality} Taser has been a stoic Pokemon for as long as he's lived. Although he holds no negative feelings for his trainer, he doesn't hold many positive ones either. Personally, the Pokemon doesn't like the way the man holds himself, but in the end, he understands that as long as he lives under Andrew's rules and is part of the team, he has to act the part. It's not too bad, after all, it's better than trying to fend for himself in the wild. {History} Tynamo was just living his life until he was found in an unfortunate situation involving a pesky Diglett. They had a stressful relationship, so when rangers came and rescued him, he couldn't be more grateful. Yet he was passed around and eventually ended up in some office where he was chosen to be Andrew's partner. |
 Level 10 Ball Used: Location Caught: Verdant Highlands. Dialogue Color: #6A287E Gender: Male. Type: Dark. Ability: Limber. Height: 1'4" Weight: 22.3 lbs Health: Scrawny. Level Caught: 6 Item:  : Kasib Berry | EXP Rate: Medium Fast. EXP Gauge: (19/22) EXP Gained: 10 Division: D8 Total Stats: 110
Vitamins Used: None Moveset: 1. Scratch 3. Growl 10. Sand-Attack Unique Moves: - | {Personality} This guy here is a digger. He likes to dig, dig, dig, and dig. All day everyday he’s digging until he finds something he wants! Whatever that is, no one quite knows but they leave him to it. He’s a determined little kitten and the type to usually get very invested in his searches, whether it’s food or a certain leaf - he won’t stop until it’s in his grasps. Sometimes though, that means the Purrloin will go days without resting, often exhausting himself until someone says otherwise. {History} He was having such a blast playing in the snow. He was digging and throwing snow around lke there was no tomorrow, until he came across a strange creature who had buried themselves. It was a rare sight indeed, so he took full advantage of this opportunity and decided to terrorize the poor fellow who was just trying to escape the cold. Little did he know that his antics would end up in his capture. |
 Level 9 Ball Used: Location Caught: Verdant Highlands. Dialogue Color: #E9AB17 Gender: Male. Type: Fire. Ability: Flash Fire. Height: 2'4" Weight: 41.9 lbs Health: Low. Level Caught: 5 Item: None | EXP Rate: Slow. EXP Gauge: (17/18) EXP Gained: 10 Division: D8 Total Stats: 99
Vitamins Used: None Moveset: Moveset: 1. Bite 1. Roar 3. Ember 7. Leer Unique Moves: - | {Personality} Lazy as can be, this Growlithe thinks that he’s an Ursaring! Having seen and heard stories of those passing winter by through sleep, the canine has taken it upon himself to do the same. It’s perfect in his mind for he’s not the type to go do anything. He would rather lounge all day and night, watching others do the annoying things called surviving while he allows others to pamper him. The dog knows he’s not fit for anything other than his cozy cave, but when those big puppy eyes tell someone to do something, those Pokemon often do it for him. As long as he doesn’t have to lift a paw, all is fine with the world. {History} During a particularly brutal snowstorm, he had taken refuge under the white blanket. However, his comfortable abode was dug up and revealed. He saw some situation between a man and a feline and wanted nothing to do with it, but was dragged into it when the man decided to save him. Save him from what? He didn't know, he was perfectly happy where he was, but if the man wanted to carry him, then so be it. He wouldn't complain. Only when he was put on the ground and forced with a choice, between walking back to his hide, or join this trainer, did he succumb to the comforts of a Pokeball. |
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Rawst Berry.
