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HERE IS MY ENTRY FOR FELEK THAT HAS A LOT OF HIS HISTORY AND BACKGROUND AND JUNK AND YES AND AND!

Species or number: Piplup

Character Name: Felek

Nature: Adamant

Ability: Torrent

Skill Set: Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Aqua Ring, Aerial Ace

Personality: Like most of his kind, Felek is a very prideful Piplup. He always strives to do his best through and through. Though he may not be the type to flaunt or boast of it, it's evident in his dignified demeanor. Back always straight, arms remaining concealed under his cloak at his sides, face flat and dull, eyes sharp and directed. Though he seem's to be as cold and frigid as ice, he is not rigid or jerky in his movements. He holds a grace to him that most of the penguins easily lack, making him quite distinguishable in a crowd of the small water types. He's not shy, or timid, but he does hold a sort of reserved nature, not one to really simply blabber mindlessly, and mostly only speaks if it is necessary. At times he can be a touch sarcastic, if the conversation leans towards idiocy, or makes him irritated. In truth, he's so walled up for protection, using it as a shield from any to attempt closer investigation, or to further attempt getting to know him. In truth, he's a bit insecure, a bit uncertain of himself, and the world he's been born into. With his new body, his inner most wish is for that to change.

Traits:

Pro's:

-Prideful; As the term states, he's proud of who he is, and his heritage. He holds a lot of strong morals, and holds himself on a high pedestal of expectations. Such as chivalry, common manners of please's, thank you's, proper eating etiquette, door holding, Sir's, Miss's, Missus. But his manners only go so far, as he will not stand for someone insulting him, or trying to belittle him. He'll firmly stand his ground, even if the outcome seems unlikely to turn out in his favor.

-Level-headed; He doesn't over-react with issue's, and can easily begin to sort them when the problem is posed. I guess that would make him a quick thinker as well. If someone were freaking out about a house being on fire, or some sort of bugler busting in, he wouldn't scream or freak out, he'd automatically start thinking of how to fix the situation.

-Poised/ Collected; Even if something's bothering him, it's rare to ever really see it. Most of the time he keeps a straight face, or contorts it from time to time to show his like or distaste for mild issues. But this isn't very common, and hardly lasts very long at all. More like a random twitch. Thus if you're confronting him with a threat, wanting a reaction out of him... well good luck. But, if asked of his opinion on a matter, he will answer truthfully and bluntly. He's not one to dance around the bush. So if you ask questions, be sure it's genuine, as he won't go easy on you.

Con's:

-Skeptical; He doesn't trust anyone. When approached, he automatically figures they want something from him. Whether you're happy and bubbly, or quiet and nonthreatening at all, he see's everyone as an enemy; Pokemon or human. It doesn't matter.

-Closed off; Felek hardly will ever tell you personal issue's, or information, let alone really let you into his world. Probably because he doesn't trust you. Even if he's bleeding terribly with multiple open wounds, or he's dying of some sort intense sickness, he will not go to you for help. He'd rather die than rely on someone else. Of course because of this, it can make him end up getting into grave danger. But his mentality is simply on "me, myself, and I". There aren't any "call for helps" for him.

-A "Scared Child"; though he has this chill front, inside he's actually just a scared little penguin, who's simply walling off any chances of harm that could befall him. Thus, in times of trial, he can have a chance to crumble rather than retaliate. Having to be strong all his life basically has left his body emotionally, and mentally drained... and basically running off of instinct now. Deep down he truly wants to melt that icy heart of his, and actually live life! But it would take a massive amount of effort to make that so.

Neutral:

-Subtle; He's never really over the top in any situation, unless HEAVILY provoked and pushed into a corner, in which he would most likely lash out like a cornered dog, or.. maybe even cower. Though with his prideful nature, cowering is not really an option... unless there was some sort of affiliation to the events that transpired from his family's death; such as if a poacher were to attack him ruthlessly, and Felek began to feel helpless. Some of those memories could reoccur in his mind and make him feel like the weak little chick he once was. Though this is a RARITY that would take a lot of stress to make him crack like that.


Strengths: Remaining composed, difficult to read, calculating, intelligent, observant, adept to situations..

Weaknesses: Physically he's not very strong, emotionally skewed, seemingly apathetic, disconnected from others, spiteful at times.

History:
When he was a hatchling, just learning of the world beyond, his family was attacked by poachers. The younger, like himself and other Piplups, were usually taken for later use as well as immediate sales for a quick buck. His worth was for the pelt or trident he would possess the more he grew... but due to an attack to the truck that was shipping him to a secret warehouse, he was 'saved' by a random phenomenon of a mother Kangaskhan who's nesting area was disturbed by the rumbling truck. With her attack, Felek and a few other Piplups were able to escape.. but most were simply trapped within their cages. In the panic that all of the fleeing younglings held, none really could even comprehend that others were left behind. And so they scattered, some still trapped, others free.

Left to fend on his own, Felek grew the hard exterior shell over time with countless trials that tested will and spirit; his species pride guiding him through it, in a life that was mostly reclusive. Many times he'd get picked on or chosen as a target for pray by other Pokemon. Though with his kinds natural pride, he wouldn't back down from even the most unlikely fights, causing him to get beaten or injured close to death. Because of this it only helped mold his emotionless shell, causing him to live in a life that only he existed in; shutting out all others from entering it. In doing so, he became quite numb to things that most would find appalling or exciting, causing that unwavering blank, if not stern look. {As if a shield were literally covering his eyes} He'd been discovered by the Musharna during an evening swim, which he took from time to time to simply escape the grip of his poisoned mind. Having dozed off whilst floating in the cool water he entered into a dream that made him relive the very nightmare he'd already experienced. The loss of his family. Within it he was able to be encountered by the mysterious Mushnarnu character, who offered him a new chance at life. One in which he wouldn't have to feel so trapped and stranded in an unknown world. In agreeing, he was given a body that fit his personality spot on; lanky, graceful, and held the same vibe and chilling posture that glared 'don't come near me'. But... at the same time, he was also given rather striking features, that would later on cause him troubles with those of the anthro world. Many times he was approached, and everytime shot away such advances with cold remarks and replies. They were harsh, straight-forward, as well as articulate. It took him awhile to adapt to his new form, but over time of cautious observation from the sidelines, he managed to make his way into human society... in hopes of something new.... and secretly.. to hopefully melt his frozen heart.

tacked on how he became human. Labeled where his traits are.. I'm not sure if that's what you were looking for or not, but...

History:
If he was alienated, how did he see them slaughtered? And then family implies more then just mother/father but usually a larger group. And given that one parent could be a different type of pokemon- more detail the better. The whole mother Kangaskhan is weird since all Kangaskhan are female and mothers. As to nesting this seems unlikely since if the truck was on a road why would pokemon be near it, especially one so protective of it's young like a Kangaskhan?
He'd been discovered - He was discovered might be a better word choice to allow flow
His history can use a lot of detail since it's really bare and basic. All I have is that:
His family was killed,
He was able to escape a black market group aiming to evolve him so later they could harvest his pelt,
Grew up with a life isolated due to his personal nature
Then was offered to become human because he felt trapped and stranded in an unknown world.

How come he felt so trapped and stranded? If he grew up or lived an extended period of time and survived what you have as implied battles, trials that tested his will and spirit, why didn't he ever evolve? Once human, how did he react and where did he observe, how? If he's in human society now, how is he fitting in and how did he first react? The lack of information and depth has me wanting more

Personality: Also really lacking in terms of depth. They tell me about him but..nothing about how he would react to others, how he would interact with others. Plus how would he know what he looks like in a crowd of small piplups? I thought he was alienated. And his family was killed? So how would this be known? If he's not shy or timid, then..why is skeptical? He's really uncertain of himself but is full of pride? There are several very jarring contradictions here.

Prideful: What are his morals, what are those high self expectations. Pride is often seen as a negative train so in being positive does this mean he is self confident? Does it mean he has a view of being above others? How does his pride relate to his treatment of other pokemon, to trainers and humans? Especially given his history. How is this not a con, especially when tacking on the paragraph from above.

Level headed: Either he is a quick thinker or he is not. Anyway on being level headed in what cases isn't he? No one is level headed all the time

Poised/Pokerfaced: To tack onto what Kuro said, being poised means he would be show his diastase or his like. It tends to give that in being characterized as poised you are very calm, very graceful, and dignified and rather kind. To go back to you personality paragraph, this runs counter to sarcasm, being prideful.

Skeptical: Okay, if he's not shy or timid, what drives him to being skeptical and so unapproachable? What does this mean for his interaction with others.

Closed off: Why doesn't he trust people? Does this extend to pokemon? To others of his kind?

Strengths and weaknesses: I would flesh out more detail on his personality to help these as right now, some of them run counter to what you have, like remaining composed when he is prideful, yet poised yet sarcastic and so on and so forth.

In my opinion he needs less on just the his is by tacking onto the why and the how it will come into play with others.

I'm working on things now.

But I do want to give the front that he is "two dimensional", which is why he's very placid, and almost emotionless. Hence his adamant temperament. The depth for him would reside in his minds inner workings, the reasoning he is the way he is; a bit dead, if you will. But inside, he's a lot like a diseased organ, his pain and hate festering beneath his cold exterior, which gives little sparks of appearances at random encounters; such as a physical act towards him that he dislikes. So he is poised {in the graceful aspect too} to a degree. 99% of the time. With a tiny 1% that is revealed on occasion. But I'll elaborate more, I guess...

And no. He wasn't raised by a Kangaskhan. One simply attacked the truck that was holding him.... That's it. That's why he felt alone, and the Musharnu gave him the chance for a new life. My entry explains all of this. I feel I might as well just link that or something...


Yeah. I don't like having journals to begin with, and I feel even more awkward when there's the idea of someone reading it. So I just did what I thought would be the bear minimum, cause.. I dunno, it's just awkward for me to explain things to people who I feel wouldn't care to read about anyway. But yes. I know exactly what I mean.

I added a bit more to everything. I hope it makes more sense?

Stamping this as Approved.

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