Asher Tupelo

Asher stands 5'11" with a willowy frame. He's almost always in a green work shirt or hoodie, depending on how warm it is on the ranch. Sometimes he'll put his hair up with a band or stuff it under a ball cap, but for the most part it hangs loose around his eyes and ears. Asher almost always has small cuts, scrapes, and burns on his hands and face, a result of being clumsy doing chores or overzealous while tracking wild Pokemon. When he wants to go out or entertain, he'll throw on a brightly colored shirt to bring out his hazel eyes.

A people pleaser, Asher's voice is soft and low, like he's calming an angry Pokemon. He prefers to stay out of the public eye and keep his head down so he doesn't expose his clumsy movements - but sometimes his clumsy movements expose him instead!

Nurturing - When all the people and Pokemon surrounding him are happy, Asher is happy. He is a natural caretaker and counselor, always seeking to help with his friends' problems and improve his Pokemon's natural abilities. Asher is especially fond of baby Pokemon, to the point that he will neglect all other responsibilities to play and explore with his smallest partners.

Impulsive and Inquisitive - Asher loves to learn new things about Pokemon, and he'll blindly follow that pursuit of knowledge into thorns, quicksand, hot magma, and more. His pursuits just as often find him locked in his room working out conjectures or researching for his latest podcast - darting from one project to the next, it's amazing he gets anything done at all.

Clumsy - Asher isn't very poised physically, and often trips over his own feet while staring at the sky. Carrying more than two things in his arms? Guaranteed dropped. Open container on a counter - it's already knocked over. His Pokemon do their best to not be underfoot, but he's unpredictable....

Meek - Never one to challenge authority or stand up for himself, sometimes Asher wishes he could be bolder. However, his people-pleasing nature often takes the lead, and he knows that he wouldn't trade making everyone happy just to make himself feel strong.

Optimistic and Cheerful - Unflappable in the face of adversity, though he may be downtrodden he'll never be down for long. Always the first to make a quiet, sly joke to break the tension, or the first to offer comfort after a tough loss, Asher will soldier through thick and thin with a smile on his face.

Spreading Knowledge - Asher feels a responsibility to not only help people find more happiness through their partnerships with Pokemon, but to share what he learns in his research so that everyone can benefit. Though he isn't the most technologically savvy, Asher tries to keep up a blog and podcast that showcase his recent findings. He'll also come out of his shell - and maybe be a little overbearing - to talk about his opinions or deliver some hard facts in the middle of a conversation. This also extends to the way he teaches his Pokemon, often holding "class" in the middle of a field for his younger partners.

Asher was born in Caravella City. His father was a sea trader and owned several boats, hopeful that one day Asher could follow in his footsteps and take over the family business. His mother ran a small Day Care on their plot of land near the coast, and the fields and beach were where Asher spent the days of his childhood. Playing with the boarded Pokemon and his family's own Pokemon filled him with joy; the Pokemon were easier to talk to than adults or other kids, and the big, strong ones would keep wobbly little Asher out of harm.

As Asher grew into a young teen, his father started to talk about taking him on a voyage to teach him about the business. Asher, who had seen how violent the sea could be during a storm, was hesitant go along. His father insisted that Asher accompany the crew on their next run down the coast, and Asher couldn't refuse. The night before, he sneaked into the Day Care and coaxed one of the boarded Machokes into a Poke Ball - his own personal lifeguard. During the voyage, the ship was caught in rough waters, and Asher panicked, releasing the Machoke to save him. His father was astounded and angry that Asher would have stolen someone else's Pokemon, but also recognized that Asher was only scared and needed a Pokemon to calm him. There was no more talk of Asher becoming a sea captain - his future was home on the ranch.

Over the next decade Asher would alternate between studying Pokemon in school, researching them in the field on his own, and helping breed and groom the Pokemon in his home Day Care. Supporting himself with odd jobs and occasionally getting paid to publish an article in a scientific journal, Asher was content being the #2 at the Day Care and living a quiet life by the sea until his parents retired. Finally, they did, his father leaving control of the shipping company to a family friend, and his mother leaving him the house and ranch. They sailed off to explore other regions together, vowing that they'd return to see what Asher had made of himself. With a few Pokemon he had been raising himself, Asher closed the Day Care and reopened as an unofficial Pokemon Lab, creating a new platform for his scientific discoveries and his interactions with Pokemon. Though inexperienced as a researcher, he dreams now of becoming a Pokemon Professor and inspiring young trainers to form deeper bonds with their Pokemon. The only way to learn enough to become a Professor, however, is to explore the world....

Pokedex Name: Cyndaquil 

Nickname: 

Gender: Male 

Ability: Blaze

Moveset: Defense Curl, Rollout, Smokescreen, Flamethrower



Pokedex Name: Clauncher 

Nickname:

Gender: Male

Ability: Mega Launcher

Moveset: Swords Dance, Aqua Jet, Smack Down, Water Pulse



Pokedex Name: Togepi 

Nickname:

Gender: Female

Ability: Serene Grace

Moveset: Wish, Safeguard, Charm, Yawn



Pokedex Name: Snover 

Nickname:

Gender: Female

Ability: Snow Warning

Moveset: Mist, Ingrain, Ice Shard, Wood Hammer

Athleticism Minor: An Athleticism Minor can carry about 75lbs (34kg) comfortably, lift around 150lbs (68kg) in a short burst (such as to move an object out of one's path), and probably crack some bones with relative ease. They can aim a bit better and push themselves a bit longer than a normal person, achieve some more advanced yoga positions, and perform some free-running or parkour. In a straight line they can maintain speeds of 5-10mi (8-16km) per hour for some time, and might hit 13mph (21km) for a few seconds under high stress.

Asher developed his athleticism through his hobby, fencing. He spends several free nights a week in the gym or at a club in the city to train. Though initially his clumsiness made him a terrible athlete, he's learned to overcome his weakness by focusing and relying on muscle memory - he's like a different person in a bout.

Endurance Major: An Endurance Major can take a surprising amount of damage (several deep cuts or breaks, or even a few mid-strength Pokémon attacks) and force themselves to keep going forward. This can apply to during a battle where they don’t back down or after when dealing with the resulting problems. They may be able to push themselves for miles upon miles on a broken leg to complete their goal.


By pushing himself to his limit constantly, either pursuing wild Pokemon or staying up all night to read a new book, Asher is no stranger to pushing through adversity. As the perpetual optimist in any group, he can also soldier on despite being rained down on or taunted.

Swordsman - Fences for fun and fitness, but could probably handle a blade in a critical situation if he needed to.

Bookworm - Always has a book, a journal, or something pulled up to read on a laptop.

OOC Name: Chando / Chando42

Player Pronouns: He/him

Face Claim: Karneval, Yogi as [i]Tupelo, Asher[/i]

Continuity: Original 

Starter Items: Breeder

5 PokeBalls, 3 Romantic Mush, 1 Fancy Mush, 1 Big Mush, 1 Floral Honey, 1 Rare Voucher