Post by Cosmic on Jun 13, 2023 16:02:02 GMT 11
Name: Theodore "Teddy" James Whitlock
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Trainer Type: Average Pokemon Trainer
Hometown: Solaceon Town, Sinnoh
Appearance:
The first thing most notice about Teddy is his pink hair, it has always stood out and is usually a bit of a mess, no matter how often it is brushed. He doesn't mind it all that much, he actually likes his hair and that it makes him a little unique. Not to mention it is one of the few parts of how he looks that matches his mothers own appearance. For the most part though, Teddy rarely even thinking about his hair unless it is pointed out by someone else, he knows he has it but its a small part of who he is. His eyes are a soft blue, matching those of his fathers own kind eyes. He has a splattering of freckles over his nose and cheeks, that become far more prominent in the warmer months when he is outside more often. He stands at a mostly average height for his age and almost always has some form of bandage on his body due to somehow injuring himself. Teddy has several random scars on his body, a few on his arms and hands - one on his lower chin and quite a few small ones on both of his legs, these are old injuries from running around outside as a child and a few from small injuries while helping pokemon that were injured or sick.
When it comes to what he wears, he is rarely if ever picky - opting for more comfort instead of style. Simple jeans and shirts are a staple in his wardrobe, pairing them with simple sneakers for shoes - if any at all. Usually, he has a simple hoodie or a jacket either on or tucked into a bag on his back but always somewhere close by if it gets a little too cold, he doesn't handle the colder weather all that well after all. When it is cooler, he usually bundles up far more - multiple coats or jackets and tucking his jeans into heavy boots. He is not too big of a fan of hats, but makes an exception in the cooler weather to keep his head and ears warm. He has both of his ears pierced with singlular small rings, he sometimes switches them up with brightly colored studs - something he started with his sister and still keeps up to this day.
Personality:
Theodore much prefers the use of his nickname 'Teddy', as far as he is concerned Theodore is much too 'old' for him despite what his father likes to say. He's still young, a teenager who is still finding himself in life. He's genuinely a nice enough guy - too nice according to his family - they often worry that he trusts a little too easily at times and likes to see and find the good in almost everyone he meets. He has a love for life and tends to throw himself headfirst into things, forgetting to think things through before he acts - something that has a tendency to cause him to land into some bizarre and chaotic situations more often than not. When it comes to those that he cares for, Teddy can be one of the softest and kindest people you could ever meet - living up to his nickname with very little doubt. However if they are being messed with in any way, Teddy has a habit of trying to be more like a Bear - he has a fierce protective streak and a loyalty that is almost stupidly strong.
Teddy is not what people would often call 'shy' although he does have his quieter moments, particularly when he is focused on drawing something he deems as important. He enjoys meeting others and has become quite good at reading people although sometimes he comes across as a bit 'much' to some, try as he might he has learned that not everyone you meet will always like you. For the most part, he is fairly laid back, very much living by the saying 'come what may'. He is not one to truly follow the time, and can to the frustration of others - get lost doing something and arrive somewhere after the arranged time.
He has always had a love for the outdoors, climbing trees and running around exploring were great past times, as a young child he hated to be stuck inside - even on rainy days he'd insist on going outside to play. Some of his closest friends as a child were Pokemon and he looked forward to their returns as the weather and seasons changed. From the smallest bug Pokemon to the largest rock Pokemon - there was never a Pokemon that he met that he didn't try his best to befriend, often he'd bring home an injured Pokemon to take care of - his father helping to teach him basic care and first aid after the fifth time the child brought home a pokemon.
History:
Teddy's life didn't go the usual way - his parents didn't meet and fall in love happily, they didn't get married and happily bring life into the world. Some of it did happen, they did meet and they did bring a life into the world. But it wasn't happy and there wasn't love involved - at least not any love that Teddy knew about. He'd learn more when he was older, but while younger whenever he asked questions they weren't answered very well at all. So it was that his mother brought him into the world as a single parent, listing no father on the birth certificate as she hadn't been even sure of the man's name at the time - they had met and had one night together, a night that resulted in a tiny little boy with pink hair and the bluest eyes. Teddy wouldn't meet his father until a few years down the road. His mother tried her best to raise him on her own, she did love her son and often told him so - but being still rather young herself - it was hard, she still had her own dreams for her life and things were a struggle with a small child underfoot.
He was almost four when they made a trip to Solaceon Town, a trip that his mother would tell him was special but resulted in her leaving him behind while she left. They had a special day of fun, but as the sun set - a little boy found himself alone and unable to find his mother, he was crying when someone finally noticed him and sought out help. Settling him down and began to ask questions.
It was there he met his father, a note had been tucked into the child's backpack by his mother, it had explained most things - things that Teddy wouldn't know the details of. It was enough for the man to become made away of a child he hadn't known about, a little boy whose mother had tried her best but been unable to handle on her own. Instead, she had left him where she knew he'd find help, and find his father.
Teddy's arrival and parentage were almost impossible to hide around town, his father was one of the very few doctors in town - and he already had two other children with his wife. It was clear from the young child's pink hair that his mother was not the same as his other children. As excited as the little boy was to have siblings, even he noticed not all was happy and well. His father's wife had not known about Teddy's mother and their little 'relationship' at all, and now she had a third child under her roof who was not her own. As for Teddy's father - as chaotic as things were, he did his best - spending time with Teddy as he did his other children, treating them each with the same fatherly care and love. They were his children and even though he hadn't known about Teddy before, seeing the three of them together completed a place in his heart.
His stepmother had her moments where she wasn't all that kind, bursts of anger and frustration that were often targeted towards Teddy himself. For the most part, she attempted to simply ignore his existence as he grew up - although her children didn't see their little brother any differently. The kids got along well, even if Teddy would often try and tag along and bother their friends - most of the other kids around town thought Teddy was either adorable or hilarious with his messy pink hair and a wide smile. He loved to join in on the fun his siblings got up to and be a part of things as well, he was closest to his older brother Mikey but adored playing with his sister Allie who was only a few months older than himself.
Growing up was interesting, while Teddy mostly avoided his stepmother and her angry bursts that he didn't fully understand - he knew he had a different mother - he had a few memories and photos he cherished of her, but he didn't understand why his stepmother was mad at HIM. So despite living in the same house, they rarely interacted unless there was someone else in the room, the rest. Things came to a head one day when Teddy was almost twelve years old, his father came home to see his wife in one of her moods. Teddy cringed and rubbed at his head in another room with his sister trying to comfort and wipe away his tears - his head had been shaved - gone were the pink curls that he loved so much. His stepmother left not too long after that day and for a few months, Teddy would not be seen without a hat on his head and at least one of his siblings close by his side.
His older brother Mikey was soon to be leaving to start his own journey with a partner Pokemon of his own. Teddy asked a million questions and eagerly prepared a small surprise for his brother and his Pokemon, a beautifully done drawing of the two of them - and a separate one of their family together for his brother to take with him. It was a mix of emotions for their family, happy and sad - excited and all - Teddy dreamed of the day he'd take his own journey.
His time would come after a few more years and with promises to write letters home to his father, also promising to send pictures along as well - by this time there were many pieces in their home done by Teddy's own hands. Leaving home was a bittersweet thing, as excited as Teddy is to start his own journey, he worries about his Dad being home on his own - his heart is torn between excitement and worry, and he has very few memories of the travels he had with his mother before he was dropped off to live with his Dad, he knows this isn't his first time traveling but it is the first he'll be leaving someone behind at home.
Goals:
- Wants to capture a 'Pink Pokemon' to be his buddy
- To draw each of his Pokemon so he can send the drawings to his Dad back home.
Other Info:
Has an older brother "Mikey" and a sister "Allie" - a brother on his own Pokemon Journey, his sister eagerly working on becoming a coordinator.
How did you find us?: A Google search for RP sites and looking at dead/inactive sites before finding this one!
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