Basics ::
xxxxxName: Piper
xxxxxNickname(s): Pips, Piper the trader.
xxxxxFaction: Diamonds
xxxxxAge: 23
xxxxxHeight: 6'2
xxxxxBody Type: Average- not too fat, not too thin. There's no defined muscle but he's not scrawny.
xxxxxBlood Type: AB
Poké-basics ::
xxxxxPokemon: Flygon
xxxxxPokemon type: Dragon and Ground
xxxxxNatural Ability: Levitate
xxxxxPerma: Always a flygon, please.
xxxxxMoveset:
Child:
Sonic boom: The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage
Faint attack: The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Sand tomb: The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Bulldoze: The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
Teen:
Rock slide: Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. They may also make the targets flinch.
Earth power: The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Flamethrower: The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Dragon breath: The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Adult:
Hyper Beam: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Earthquake: The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
Dragon Claw: The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
Fly: The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
Personality ::
"Sure you don't want to stay a bit longer? Have a cup of tea with me?"
(( Lonesome >> Outgoing))
Piper was raised in a large family with nine brothers and a group of four 'fathers' all living on a goat farm. He grew up surrounded by people and he still visits home often, but his job is a solo one and as such he becomes rather lonesome between towns. When he is alone, he sings or talks to his goats to pass the time, feeling it almost un-natural to be alone and without noise. As such, Piper craves interaction and goes out of his way to make new friends, perform favours, and get to know people, whether he sees them more than once or not. Every new face is considered a friend and he happily taxies people along with him. As long as they provide conversation and help chase away the loneliness, he doesn't care who they are, what they do or where they're from. The only condition to this rule is if they try to rob or harm him or his goats.
"You don't want to be heading that way. Nah, that forest is packed with packs. Lots of wolves. Just follow me. I know a way around."
(( Traveled >> Reliable ))
If this trader says there are wolves in a particular forest, its because he's been to that forest and has seen wolves before. He has a sharp memory of places he's been to and seen and can tell someone lots of information about it and even point out which way to go. This allows him to travel swiftly and know which trails to take between towns. He knows how many nights it will take to get over a mountain and where his goats can cross a river. As such, he has rarely been late with a delivery and his wares are in good condition after a long journey. He has also taxied many people safely to where they need to go. Because of his outgoing nature, he is also there when people need a favour. He covets knowledge of the land so he doesn't have to tell people 'I don't know', but when it happens he does his best to save face. 'I'll take you as far as I can' and the like.
"Ain't you ever wondered what's beyond those mountains? S'what I'm off to find out!."
(( Curious >> Reckless ))
Piper does not like staying in one place and he never has. Even though he loves his family, the life on the farm was far too boring. Working as their delivery boy as a teen, he got a little taste of what the world had to offer outside of Diamonds and wanted to see more! It's the main reason he likes to travel: to find and see new things, to go into lands unknown, to know what lies just beyond the next hill. However, he is pretty careless with this forwardness and often goes running into danger or ending up under-supplied and having to live off what he finds or can catch. For instance, entering the desert in Spades with limited supplies and not having an idea of how long the trip will take. He has always driven himself to places unknown, not waiting for someone else to take him there or depending on them when he gets into a pickle. He only depends on others if he really is in trouble, like if the wheel on his cart breaks, gets stuck in the mud or one of his goats is ill.
"Well, sure I don't mind giving a nice gang like you a ride! Hope in, hope in! ...You guys sure have a lot of stuff!"
(Kind>>Naive)
Piper's downfall is that he's too kind for his own good. He donates to charity, happily gives away things for free or half-price, gives rides to people in need and shares his food and shelter. Raised with a big family, he learned the importance of sharing and caring for other people and that a bit of kindness comes around ten fold. But he is gullable and naive and rather simple minded. Someone could convince him to give him the clothes off his back if they asked nicely enough. A silver tongue is a strong attack against him. He thinks the best of everyone and has no instinct when it comes to bad apples. He has and will even transport criminals away with stolen goods if they smile and tell him they need some help. He is easy to use again and again.
"The way I see it, if its been on the ground for more than half an hour, the bugs and germs have had their share and its good for eating. *burp*"
(( Uncivilized >> Uncouth ))
Coming from rustic beginnings, Piper's not exactly the best dinner guest. He is used to being outside in the heat, the dirt, the mud. He works hard and plays harder, fond of rough-housing and drinking. He could care less about dressing up or eating fancy foods, or even being accepted in a social circle. Because he was not raised to value such things, and because he travels so much, bathing, brushing his hair and teeth and washing his clothes aren't exactly a high priority for the Flygon. Its uncommon for him to clean more than twice a month and he doesn't put any thought into it when he does. He is extremely loud because in his family, being loud is a necessity to be heard. Besides belching and passing gas without remorse, he is mannerless, eating food with his hands, going after tidbits dropped on the floor and picking his nose with his recently bitten nail
xxxxxStrengths: Navigation, jokes, trading, landmarks, fast travel and animal care, being heard.
xxxxxWeaknesses: Being quiet, cleanliness, food, credulousness and holding his drink.
xxxxxLikes: Ale, good company, flowers, bells, music, singing, campfires, traveling, story spinning, animals (especially goats), outdoors.
xxxxxDislikes: Being inside too long, authority, rules, hot days and delivering to heart's castle.(Because of all the fancy people.)
xxxxxFavourite Food: ANYTHING! If its edible, its gone.
xxxxxHobbies:
Singing: Almost always literal and made up on the spot, he loves to sing about what he sees, how he feels or what's going on around him. He is exceptional at making up rhymes on the spot even if the lyrics don't make much sense and sound more like irish drinking songs. For example "Look at the brook, its flowin' so fast, gigglin' and jumpin' as its bubblin' passed and it ain't got a care or a thing to say, just flowin' and goin' its watery way!"
Traveling: It would make little sense for someone who travels for a living not to enjoy traveling. He loves seeing new places and getting every detail from it he can before moving on.
Flower Pressing: He doesn't have the time or know-how for a camera, nor any artistic talent! So, he picks a flower from every place he visits and keeps them in a journal, which he also keeps a log inside of. (A written log, not a natural thing)
xxxxxInterests:
Goats and their ways: Goats are fascinating animals. He owns four and one of his interests is seeing how they interact when they're resting. He knows each of their names and their personalities. For instance, the biggest one, Sloshy, he's the second leader, bleating when the others go too far away and keeping watch sometimes at night. And Brandy loves it when you rub behind his ears. He knows when his goats want to be pet and when they want to sleep. He know how long to drive them for and what terrain each one should lead through. Like how Boozer is best on mountain paths and Tipsy is best on flatlands and sand. He keeps a log about his goats too, which will be printed in his site journal. He can only do this a little at a time though because when he's not driving, he's either eating, sleeping or looking at the landscape.
Map making: He makes his own maps which are not for sale, marking off things as he travels. Because there's only so many new things to see, he doesn't have to make a new map very often, usually only adding to old maps. Things like big rock, don't go here and beware of cliff are what he writes about.
Food sampling: If he goes to a new place, he HAS to try the food. Better if he can get it free, but he is willing to trade for it too. He's sampled things like Black Rhubarb and Custard Tea in Diamonds, Frog Leg Soup in Hearts, Deep Fried Hamburger with Jelly Marmalade on Toast in Clubs and Rat-tail soup in Spades. Anything and everything he can get his hands on, be it fancy or simple, goes down the hatch. Its amazing he's not fatter.
xxxxxFaction Opinion: Diamonds is cool but a little bit boring, you know? So I like to travel a lot. Thankfully, travel is my trade and I trade when I travel.
xxxxxAspirations: See everything their is to see, even beyond that northern boarder.
xxxxxFears: Being locked up- There is nothing worse than being locked away from fresh air and sunshine. Claustrophobia is a recurring nightmare.
Employment::
xxxxxTitle: The Unfair Trader
xxxxxJob: Not unfair with his prices or stock, Piper is unfair in his actions- how he talks and carries himself. Piper is a well know trader, as his cart is unmistakable, who goes from faction to faction and trades his wares- which sometimes include spices, livestock, pelts, food, seeds preserves, bits and bobs, clothes, money, pots, pans, books, weapons and even the odd gemstones. He also is willing to taxi people across factions. He trades in every faction and doesn't discriminate to any customers- all are welcome at his cart!
Appearance:: Ideally
xxxxxHair:Short and messy, rather greasy in appearance. Maybe greenish in color or brown with green tips.
xxxxxEyes: Hard to tell since he probably wears roseate glasses, but likely a dark brown.
xxxxxSkin tone: A darker caucasian- not exactly ethnic but not pale.
xxxxxPalette: This and ANY of these
xxxxxClothing: Usually a hooded cloak that has a drawstring on the neck, simple grey shirt, black pants, a belt with a coin purse, fingerless gloves and pink roseate glasses.
xxxxxAdditional: I'd love some wings and a tail!
