Post by Parallel on Dec 19, 2011 8:37:58 GMT -5
Full Name: Marlaey Trafalgar
Gender: Female
Age: 21 (1st November)
Appearance:
Blue grey eyes, quite slanted and angular in shape shine with curiosity in Marlaey's face regardless of what time it is or where she happens to be. Her pale complexion is smooth and seamless, as are the contours of her face. She is pretty without intent. Her dark brown hair is highlighted from constantly being outdoors with lighter tones. It floats around her head in wisps and light curls. At it's longest point, framing her face and her fringe, it's just over a finger length, but nearer the back it's a little shorter. It seems to grow out more than down! She hasn't quite decided whether or not to let it grow longer because she enjoys the benefits of short hair but also likes running her hand through the longer parts.
From broad faced grinning to sourly pouting, Marlaey's natural facial expressions are highly animated. With one glance someone could instantly tell what mood she was in. Her emotions are always clearly written across her face. She bites her lip and frowns ever so slightly when she gets worried. she beams with joy when she's happy, her whole face lighting up up, eyes wide and smiling broadly. When she's sad her whole body slumps dramatically, her eyes downcast, breathing in heavily and deeply. No matter the feeling, her features communicate it, animatedly yes, but also genuinely. She has never acted out any emotion and is quite unaware of how expressive she really is.
Marlaey's shoulders are quite narrow, but she has a long back that contributes to her height of about 5ft 8. In her mind that's very tall, according to the rest of the world it's not. Her arms and hands are basically just tools with which she speaks. If she's describing describing something she describes it very clearly and excitedly with her hands. She points, she gestures, she flails wildly, she acts out scenarios! Even when it's just a word she can't quite remember her hands roll as she hums, trying to grasp it. When she's cross however they're folded tightly under her rounded chest, forcing it to look more well endowed than it is.
She is thin, but not overly so. Her stomach is flat and she has long legs to boot, but she is slim, not skinny. Her hips, and even her calves, have pleasing curves to them. Her feet are bare as often as is practical because she loves to feel the world beneath her feet rather than boots.
Though not overly feminine in her dress sense she has recently started to embrace a less tomboyish look. Her clothes are simple in style and make, often earthy tones with a hint of brighter orange. When she was younger she had to learn how to sew very quickly because due to her buoyant and adventurous nature she is always acquiring small rips and tears in her clothing.
Background:
Marlaey grew up in Pewter with her mother and father in a very Pokemon friendly household. Her father was a Pokemon Breeder, a well known one at that, at least in the area. Growing up with his breeding farm nearby, Marlaey was very accustomed to the sights and sounds of the Pokemon she loved. She was well integrated with the kids in Pewter, even if her peers regarded her as a fanciful daydreamer. She played with many of the younger kids, but her friendships never lasted very long as she tended to irritate them with her need to correct their mistakes. Due to this she spent a lot of her time learning her father's trade and doing odd chores around the place. Unfortunately, to this day, Marlaey isn't particularly gifted when it comes to these day to day jobs. She has always tended to feel slighted about having to deal with such mundane jobs when her mind could be elsewhere learning much more iinteresting things. From a very young age she learned the skill of delegating and has since used it to avoid repetitive tasks.
Among adults Marlaey was often told to be seen and not heard as her opinions weren't as valid because she was a child. This irked her a lot. She wanted others to listen to what she knew, what she had learned from observation, but she was too young at that stage. But her father always listened to her and her views on life here without judgement, for which she was eternally grateful. And as Marlaey got older she began to really see how hard her father had, and continued to work for her. She admired him completely. From him she learned assertiveness and among other things she was taught that everyone deserved respect, regardless of rank. She was always able to go to her father about anything, having a very strong relationship with him.
When she is on her own Marlaey always finds a place near where Pokemon are gathering and just sits and listens to them. She has always felt comforted by them. She never disturbs them, only sits and listens.
Though very easy to talk to she can be quite introverted at times and enjoys her own company. From time to time she has always felt it necessary to disconnect from people around her and to connect on some level with Pokemon. On her 21st birthday she was overwhelmed and overjoyed to find that her father's Arcanine had decided to allow her one of it's baby Growlithe. Through tears Marlaey picked up the very young pup and named him Harper. For the next few months as he grew, they were inseparable. But there was always something wrong in the back of Marlaey's mind.. Though she loved her father and her home, she didn't feel that becoming a Breeder was for her. She had spent many years learning about Pokemon, but now she wanted to head out with Harper and start her own journey.
So with her parent's blessing and Harper by her side, Marlaey decided to finally declare herself as a trainer and see if her dreams would come true.
Personality:
Marlaey can be summed up in one word: Curious. Her mother always said she was, in actual fact, the personification of curiosity. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and is always interested in other people's insights as well as understanding how the world works. She wants to know how, where, when and why things happen. If she can't learn it from someone she wants to experience it. She always wants to try things out, to see if she can do it too, to see if the results differ. Some people dislike the constant stream of questions, but Marlaey is all about understanding the ways of the world so she can show other people the best way to do things, which she is constantly doing.
As a child she held a very romantic view of the world due to her artistic talents. She has been drawn to the world of art since she was little and no matter how her mother tried to instill a more practical skill in her daughter Marlaey persisted with making little simourvs from sticks and cloth. She paints when the mood strikes her and enjoys any creative activity, including creative problem solving! When looking at the world around her she sees beauty in all things, especially Pokemon. She sees very clearly the purpose of every creature and revels in the hierarchy of it all. Pokemon inspire her in life like nothing else and knowledge of the inner workings of everything makes her appreciate it more and her respect deepen.
She feels an urge to share her ideas of everything with everyone and to make them see it all from her point of view. She can be quite naive in this respect and tends to become overbearing in her need to explain how "wonderful" the world is. Many times she has overlooked other people's opinions and experiences in her attempt to make them see what she wants them to see. She doesn't seem to realise that other people have their own lives and experiences and generally don't want a 19 year old telling them to appreciate what they've got. It comes off as condescending.
Being a bit too daydreamy, Marlaey's attention sometimes wanders too soon into a task and she inevitably gets distracted with her own pursuits, focusing on what she deems to be more important. Her poor mother had her work cut out for her trying to teach her weaving, but with a little bit of patience and a lot of lectures on the importance of consistency Marlaey began to show promise in the craft. Once she learns something, she rarely forgets it, but the beginning lessons in anything are the most difficult as she struggles to understand the concept or the basics. If it doesn't hold her interest she has a very bad habit of dismissing it and thinking of it as unimportant.
Marlaey wishes she had more of a rapport with the Pokemon of the world. She has often wished for that special ease which some people have around them. It's not for lack of trying, which she will continue to do until she feels she confident in herself, but she just doesn't have a natural flare with them. She can keep good company with the creatures, but compared to a trainer or breeder she feels pretty inadequate. She has always wanted to start a journey of her own with her Growlithe, Harper, but has only recently worked up the courage to consider it.
As a young adult now Marlaey sees the importance of authority and taking responsibility for herself and those around her. It makes her happy to think that she can impact other people's lives in some small way. Always willing to share her past experiences she takes pride in on her knowledge, knowing that she too is a student in other areas.
For her, life is divided into opportunities to teach and to learn, and you must never stop doing either.
Info:
Pre Starter:
Pokemon: Growlithe
Name: Harper
Type: Fire
Attacks:
-Bite
-Roar
Personality: Brave
Gender: Female
Age: 21 (1st November)
Appearance:
Blue grey eyes, quite slanted and angular in shape shine with curiosity in Marlaey's face regardless of what time it is or where she happens to be. Her pale complexion is smooth and seamless, as are the contours of her face. She is pretty without intent. Her dark brown hair is highlighted from constantly being outdoors with lighter tones. It floats around her head in wisps and light curls. At it's longest point, framing her face and her fringe, it's just over a finger length, but nearer the back it's a little shorter. It seems to grow out more than down! She hasn't quite decided whether or not to let it grow longer because she enjoys the benefits of short hair but also likes running her hand through the longer parts.
From broad faced grinning to sourly pouting, Marlaey's natural facial expressions are highly animated. With one glance someone could instantly tell what mood she was in. Her emotions are always clearly written across her face. She bites her lip and frowns ever so slightly when she gets worried. she beams with joy when she's happy, her whole face lighting up up, eyes wide and smiling broadly. When she's sad her whole body slumps dramatically, her eyes downcast, breathing in heavily and deeply. No matter the feeling, her features communicate it, animatedly yes, but also genuinely. She has never acted out any emotion and is quite unaware of how expressive she really is.
Marlaey's shoulders are quite narrow, but she has a long back that contributes to her height of about 5ft 8. In her mind that's very tall, according to the rest of the world it's not. Her arms and hands are basically just tools with which she speaks. If she's describing describing something she describes it very clearly and excitedly with her hands. She points, she gestures, she flails wildly, she acts out scenarios! Even when it's just a word she can't quite remember her hands roll as she hums, trying to grasp it. When she's cross however they're folded tightly under her rounded chest, forcing it to look more well endowed than it is.
She is thin, but not overly so. Her stomach is flat and she has long legs to boot, but she is slim, not skinny. Her hips, and even her calves, have pleasing curves to them. Her feet are bare as often as is practical because she loves to feel the world beneath her feet rather than boots.
Though not overly feminine in her dress sense she has recently started to embrace a less tomboyish look. Her clothes are simple in style and make, often earthy tones with a hint of brighter orange. When she was younger she had to learn how to sew very quickly because due to her buoyant and adventurous nature she is always acquiring small rips and tears in her clothing.
Background:
Marlaey grew up in Pewter with her mother and father in a very Pokemon friendly household. Her father was a Pokemon Breeder, a well known one at that, at least in the area. Growing up with his breeding farm nearby, Marlaey was very accustomed to the sights and sounds of the Pokemon she loved. She was well integrated with the kids in Pewter, even if her peers regarded her as a fanciful daydreamer. She played with many of the younger kids, but her friendships never lasted very long as she tended to irritate them with her need to correct their mistakes. Due to this she spent a lot of her time learning her father's trade and doing odd chores around the place. Unfortunately, to this day, Marlaey isn't particularly gifted when it comes to these day to day jobs. She has always tended to feel slighted about having to deal with such mundane jobs when her mind could be elsewhere learning much more iinteresting things. From a very young age she learned the skill of delegating and has since used it to avoid repetitive tasks.
Among adults Marlaey was often told to be seen and not heard as her opinions weren't as valid because she was a child. This irked her a lot. She wanted others to listen to what she knew, what she had learned from observation, but she was too young at that stage. But her father always listened to her and her views on life here without judgement, for which she was eternally grateful. And as Marlaey got older she began to really see how hard her father had, and continued to work for her. She admired him completely. From him she learned assertiveness and among other things she was taught that everyone deserved respect, regardless of rank. She was always able to go to her father about anything, having a very strong relationship with him.
When she is on her own Marlaey always finds a place near where Pokemon are gathering and just sits and listens to them. She has always felt comforted by them. She never disturbs them, only sits and listens.
Though very easy to talk to she can be quite introverted at times and enjoys her own company. From time to time she has always felt it necessary to disconnect from people around her and to connect on some level with Pokemon. On her 21st birthday she was overwhelmed and overjoyed to find that her father's Arcanine had decided to allow her one of it's baby Growlithe. Through tears Marlaey picked up the very young pup and named him Harper. For the next few months as he grew, they were inseparable. But there was always something wrong in the back of Marlaey's mind.. Though she loved her father and her home, she didn't feel that becoming a Breeder was for her. She had spent many years learning about Pokemon, but now she wanted to head out with Harper and start her own journey.
So with her parent's blessing and Harper by her side, Marlaey decided to finally declare herself as a trainer and see if her dreams would come true.
Personality:
Marlaey can be summed up in one word: Curious. Her mother always said she was, in actual fact, the personification of curiosity. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and is always interested in other people's insights as well as understanding how the world works. She wants to know how, where, when and why things happen. If she can't learn it from someone she wants to experience it. She always wants to try things out, to see if she can do it too, to see if the results differ. Some people dislike the constant stream of questions, but Marlaey is all about understanding the ways of the world so she can show other people the best way to do things, which she is constantly doing.
As a child she held a very romantic view of the world due to her artistic talents. She has been drawn to the world of art since she was little and no matter how her mother tried to instill a more practical skill in her daughter Marlaey persisted with making little simourvs from sticks and cloth. She paints when the mood strikes her and enjoys any creative activity, including creative problem solving! When looking at the world around her she sees beauty in all things, especially Pokemon. She sees very clearly the purpose of every creature and revels in the hierarchy of it all. Pokemon inspire her in life like nothing else and knowledge of the inner workings of everything makes her appreciate it more and her respect deepen.
She feels an urge to share her ideas of everything with everyone and to make them see it all from her point of view. She can be quite naive in this respect and tends to become overbearing in her need to explain how "wonderful" the world is. Many times she has overlooked other people's opinions and experiences in her attempt to make them see what she wants them to see. She doesn't seem to realise that other people have their own lives and experiences and generally don't want a 19 year old telling them to appreciate what they've got. It comes off as condescending.
Being a bit too daydreamy, Marlaey's attention sometimes wanders too soon into a task and she inevitably gets distracted with her own pursuits, focusing on what she deems to be more important. Her poor mother had her work cut out for her trying to teach her weaving, but with a little bit of patience and a lot of lectures on the importance of consistency Marlaey began to show promise in the craft. Once she learns something, she rarely forgets it, but the beginning lessons in anything are the most difficult as she struggles to understand the concept or the basics. If it doesn't hold her interest she has a very bad habit of dismissing it and thinking of it as unimportant.
Marlaey wishes she had more of a rapport with the Pokemon of the world. She has often wished for that special ease which some people have around them. It's not for lack of trying, which she will continue to do until she feels she confident in herself, but she just doesn't have a natural flare with them. She can keep good company with the creatures, but compared to a trainer or breeder she feels pretty inadequate. She has always wanted to start a journey of her own with her Growlithe, Harper, but has only recently worked up the courage to consider it.
As a young adult now Marlaey sees the importance of authority and taking responsibility for herself and those around her. It makes her happy to think that she can impact other people's lives in some small way. Always willing to share her past experiences she takes pride in on her knowledge, knowing that she too is a student in other areas.
For her, life is divided into opportunities to teach and to learn, and you must never stop doing either.
Info:
Pre Starter:
Pokemon: Growlithe
Name: Harper
Type: Fire
Attacks:
-Bite
-Roar
Personality: Brave