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about charlotte
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Full name: Charlotte Meredith Dupont (formerly Charlotte Meredith Lee)
Age: 42 years old
Gender: Female
Trainer Type: Poké Fan
Hometown: Saffron City, Kanto (current)
Castelia City, Unova (former)
appearance
Charlotte's round face is framed by short, sandy-blonde hair, often kept in a shaggy bob that ends just a little ways down her neck. Her age is starting to catch up to her (much to her chagrin), and it's most obvious in the crow's feet that tease the edges of her warm, brown eyes, and in the lines beneath them that have become deeper and more pronounced in the last few years. Despite how self-conscious these little wrinkles make her feel, she actually doesn't wear a ton of makeup; just a little foundation, accompanied by a lip tint and some mascara (or even a little eyeliner, if she's feeling particularly daring). Maybe that's another effect of aging too, she sometimes thinks, because Charlotte has found that she no longer has the tolerance to put up with the maintenance of heavy makeup and the time it takes to apply it. Plus, putting on too much makeup would hide the smattering of freckles across her cheeks, which she considers her personal “charm point”.
She does do other little things to “doll herself up”, though. She often wears little bits of simple, gold jewelry; nothing too fancy so as not to come across as flashy or gaudy, but some classic dangly earrings, a couple of layered necklaces, and sometimes a chunky gold bangle make her feel a casual sort of glamorous without having to put in too much effort. Her clothing is modest and practical, but unmistakably feminine. She often wears solid-colored button-up shirts and blouses paired with skirts that most often land about halfway between her knees and her ankles. Skirts, she's found, have become a necessity as far as she's concerned, because she's become somewhat plump over the years and primarily carries the weight in her upper arms, waist, hips, and thighs. Charlotte will often avoid trousers or pants even if they'd be slightly more practical because she feels they look unflattering on her figure, but will occasionally relent if the weather demands it. She does pride herself on always wearing practical shoes; sneakers are her go-to, because if spending hours on her feet working at the Poké Mart taught her anything, it's that good support for your feet can do a world of good. If she needs to dress herself up a little more, then she'll slap on a simple pair of flats instead; heels are absolutely out of the question.
In terms of color scheme, she's often drawn towards neutral tones, and warm shades of brown. She loves almost any shade of cream, tan, or white for her clothing, though she'll sometimes indulge in shades of blue that compliment those colors.
personality
Even though recent events have dampened things somewhat, Charlotte is largely a warm and sensitive person. She's empathetic and often in tune with the feelings of others, and while this makes her rather compassionate, it can also be a bit of a detriment. She's spent many years capitulating her own desires for the sake of other people, even in the most mundane spheres of her personal life, and will almost always put her needs second to the needs of the people important to her. Charlotte can also find herself being overly receptive to the negative feelings of others. If people around her are feeling down, she makes it her personal responsibility to make them feel better whether they like it or not, which often finds her sticking her nose in places it doesn't belong or intruding on people who'd rather be left alone. She also finds that her mood can fluctuate dramatically just depending on the “vibe” of the people around her; while it provides an incentive for her to cheer people up when they're sad, it also just makes it that much more demoralizing when she fails and gets sucked into the same pit of malaise her company is stuck in.
Charlotte is also deeply introspective. She constantly reflects on herself, her actions, and how she can be the best version of herself she can be. She also possesses a rich inner world of dreams and ambitions, some far more fantastical and unrealistic than others. Charlotte will often find herself daydreaming when walking, listening to music, or taking public transportation, but is often too afraid of failure to pursue some of her loftier goals until she's given enough of a push to get out of her comfort zone. She's also very observant of her surroundings; not in an anxious way, but she finds little romantic details in things like the shapes of the clouds overhead, or in contemplating the daily lives of the strangers she passes on the street as she goes about her day.
history
Charlotte's life, up until very recently, had been almost miserably ordinary.
She was born on a cold Friday morning to a pair of working-class parents in the bustling city of Castelia, a place she'd remain for the early years of her life. Thinking back, her memories of this time in her life were fond but hazy; her days were spent either with her mother in their cozy little apartment, or at the local elementary school, with the occasional family vacation to visit her grandparents in Nuvema Town when her father's work could afford them the time to do so.
Things were upended somewhat when her father's job necessitated a transfer to the distant Kanto region, but this proved to be a change Charlotte would easily adapt to as she grew into her teenage years. Her new home in Saffron City was a bit smaller, but its urban environment was still somewhat familiar. She found her new classmates amicable for the most part, with one boy in particular standing out for his kindness and the attention he paid to her.
That boy was Ken Lee, her future husband of twenty years.
Now, Charlotte would not have said it was 'love at first sight', but she couldn't deny the immediate infatuation she felt in the beginning. He was her senior by a couple of years, a tall boy with thick, coarse black hair and bright gray eyes that Charlotte thought always looked particularly striking in the sunlight. He was charismatic even as a teenager, always quick with a joke or a word of reassurance when she needed it, and he was both an excellent student and a talented Trainer. And most of all, the very thought that this shining star would deign grace Charlotte with the light of his presence absolutely exhilarated her, even in her youth. She was convinced he could have his pick of any girl in the school – or heck, the whole of Kanto – but he chose to approach her to be the object of his interest. From early on, the two were inseparable. They began as study partners competing for the highest grades in their class, then long-distance boyfriend and girlfriend when Ken went to study abroad after his high school graduation, and then finally newlyweds when he returned to Saffron City with a college degree and a brand new position at Silph Co. Charlotte's life had become nothing less than idyllic; her parents were thrilled with the success her partner had found, and her father in particular was delighted that his son-in-law had become a salaryman after his own heart. Money was never a concern, and Charlotte only found herself working part-time at the local Poké Mart to occupy her time more than anything else.
But, as is often the case, the good times were not fated to last. The first crushing blow came when, after years of trying, the couple found that Charlotte was incapable of bearing a child. It was a dizzying blow to her pride as a woman, but what was more troubling was that she found that the news left Ken cold and distant from her. It was not so obvious that the outside observer could tell something was amiss, but in the months that followed, Ken began to immerse himself in longer and more grueling hours at the company, and was gone for long after blowing off steam by battling with his coworkers. Charlotte would come to find herself alone in their dark condo, their shared dinner growing cold as she watched the ticking hands of the clock, ears perking at any sound of movement from the hallway outside only for her hopes to be dashed when it was just another tenant returning to their own home. And in the brief time they'd spent together at home before and after work, it felt like Ken had lost a little bit of his former, charismatic warmth. There were even times that Charlotte found he'd pull away from her touch, something that well and truly gutted her.
It got a little better after Ken brought home a fluffy little Growlithe Charlotte named Sparky. The adorable Pokémon was no surrogate for a child, but it was someone she could dote over and care for, and a companion to make the lonely nights waiting for her husband's return a little less so. She found it even helped her in her own work at the Poké Mart; she'd never had a Pokémon of her own before, and now found herself pouring over the labels of every product on the store shelves, meticulously comparing Potions and brands of Pokémon food to ensure that she brought home only the best for her fluffy friend. She also found herself increasingly striking up conversations with passing Trainers challenging the local gym or dojo, hoping to learn as much as she could about how to care for her beloved Sparky.
Unfortunately, even the Growlithe's spunky personality and impossibly soft, warm fur couldn't save Charlotte from the second blow. Ken had been invited to a company party aboard the S.S. Anne, and for once he insisted that Charlotte stay home rather than accompany him. It was hurtful, but she contented herself with a shopping trip at the Celadon City mall, bringing Sparky in tow and lavishing him with whatever treats she could buy. It had turned an unpleasant day into a fun outing until Ken called that night to say he wouldn't be home. If the laughter of a woman in the background wasn't enough to raise Charlotte's hackles, then the smear of lipstick just under the collar of Ken's dress shirt when he returned home was. After a harsh interrogation of her husband about just what exactly he'd been up to, Charlotte was horrified to discover that he had been having an affair. Ken's insistence that, no, he'd only been seeing this person for like a couple of months, and his late nights at work were really just overtime until earlier that year did little to assuage her fury, and in a whirlwind, Charlotte threw her belongings into a suitcase and stormed off to her parent's home on the outskirts of town.
The third and final blow would come during the divorce proceedings that soon followed. On the bright side, she got to keep the condo, which meant she wasn't out of a place to live at the very least. But what truly crushed Charlotte was the custody dispute over her beloved Sparky; Ken had insisted on keeping the Growlithe, and the civic system had agreed. Charlotte, for all her love of the Pokémon, had no experience as a Trainer. Ken had many years of experience handling Pokémon, from his youth in after-school battling clubs to his current work at Silph Co. helping to develop products for Trainers to his current roster that he managed for friendly battles with coworkers long after his shift ended. The day Ken left with Sparky in tow, Charlotte sat in her empty home and cried longer and harder than she'd ever had in her life. She spent the next few days in a daze of mourning, going about her daily routines in an almost dreamlike melancholy, with the loss of Sparky being the only thing that could preoccupy her conscious thoughts.
But finally, it was a local Trainer from the dojo and one of her regular customers who finally helped her snap out of the state she was in. He had pointed out what Charlotte realized should have been obvious; if the reason she lost Sparky was due to her lack of experience as a Pokémon Trainer, then why not just get some experience as a Pokémon Trainer? And heck, even if reuniting with Sparky was a pipe dream, maybe she could make some new Pokémon friends to fill the void. If nothing else, it would be a better and more proactive way to manage her grief than just mucking about in her quagmire of despair. It was then that Charlotte knew what she had to do; she gathered what funds she had saved from her work, put in her two-weeks notice, and began to pack for the beginning of her own journey as a Trainer. She decided she couldn't (or at least wouldn't) do it in Kanto; it was sad enough being stuck in Saffron City with the memory of what she'd lost, but what if she somehow ran into Ken on her journey? Kanto was a big place, but not all that big, and the thought of trying to stand toe-to-toe with her ex-husband in battle was a little daunting.
So, with a carry-on of clothes and a stylish leather backpack with the bare essentials, Charlotte found herself on the Magnet Train hurtling towards Goldenrod City. It was a chance for a new start, for an exciting adventure, and maybe the chance to bring her beloved Sparky home.
goals
Charlotte's primary goals are twofold; first, she wants to learn how to become a Pokémon Trainer, in the distant hopes of getting back custody of Sparky. She knows this may not exactly be realistic, but it's something to keep her going, and she's also excited to meet all kinds of new Pokémon on her journey!
Secondly, she wants to get out of the funk that her divorce has left her in. Her sense of self worth has been badly battered, and she hopes that by learning a new skill (battling in this case) she can bolster herself back up. Charlotte's ready to face a new region with pep and get her groove back! … Or at least, fake some level of confidence long enough for it to become genuine.
There's also a small part of her that wants to become a strong enough Trainer to beat her ex-husband in a Pokémon battle. There's nothing that Charlotte would love more than to thrash him so thoroughly that it makes his head spin, as a final bit of justice for the infidelity that destroyed their marriage. She's not particularly confident in her abilities or knowledge of battling yet, but there's a little voice in the back of her head that tells her that each battle she wins is just one step closer to achieving her righteous vengeance.
other info
Charlotte is an avid collector of Pokémon merchandise, specifically of themed home goods and stationery. Some of her most prized possessions include a Phanpy watering can (for her extremely unsuccessful balcony garden), a wallet shaped like a Growlithe's head (it's even soft and fluffy too!), and a commemorative pen set featuring different evolutions of Eevee. But that's not the end of it; everything from the tissues in her pack to her phone case to every set of bakeware in her home has some kind of Pokémon theme to it. Some might call it “garish” or “excessive”, but for Charlotte, all of it is nothing less than cute!
She also loves cooking, and there are few things that make her happier than when someone enjoys the food she's made. She's most confident in cooking Unovan and Western-style Kantonian dishes, especially anything that could be considered “homey” or “comfort food”. Charlotte's specialties include chopped steak with mushroom gravy, seafood doria, and oyakodon.
misc.
How did you find us?: Google! This site is the top-listed result when searching for “Pokemon forum RP”, and it definitely seems to be the most active site of its kind.
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live, laugh, love!
Full name: Charlotte Meredith Dupont (formerly Charlotte Meredith Lee)
Age: 42 years old
Gender: Female
Trainer Type: Poké Fan
Hometown: Saffron City, Kanto (current)
Castelia City, Unova (former)
appearance
Charlotte's round face is framed by short, sandy-blonde hair, often kept in a shaggy bob that ends just a little ways down her neck. Her age is starting to catch up to her (much to her chagrin), and it's most obvious in the crow's feet that tease the edges of her warm, brown eyes, and in the lines beneath them that have become deeper and more pronounced in the last few years. Despite how self-conscious these little wrinkles make her feel, she actually doesn't wear a ton of makeup; just a little foundation, accompanied by a lip tint and some mascara (or even a little eyeliner, if she's feeling particularly daring). Maybe that's another effect of aging too, she sometimes thinks, because Charlotte has found that she no longer has the tolerance to put up with the maintenance of heavy makeup and the time it takes to apply it. Plus, putting on too much makeup would hide the smattering of freckles across her cheeks, which she considers her personal “charm point”.
She does do other little things to “doll herself up”, though. She often wears little bits of simple, gold jewelry; nothing too fancy so as not to come across as flashy or gaudy, but some classic dangly earrings, a couple of layered necklaces, and sometimes a chunky gold bangle make her feel a casual sort of glamorous without having to put in too much effort. Her clothing is modest and practical, but unmistakably feminine. She often wears solid-colored button-up shirts and blouses paired with skirts that most often land about halfway between her knees and her ankles. Skirts, she's found, have become a necessity as far as she's concerned, because she's become somewhat plump over the years and primarily carries the weight in her upper arms, waist, hips, and thighs. Charlotte will often avoid trousers or pants even if they'd be slightly more practical because she feels they look unflattering on her figure, but will occasionally relent if the weather demands it. She does pride herself on always wearing practical shoes; sneakers are her go-to, because if spending hours on her feet working at the Poké Mart taught her anything, it's that good support for your feet can do a world of good. If she needs to dress herself up a little more, then she'll slap on a simple pair of flats instead; heels are absolutely out of the question.
In terms of color scheme, she's often drawn towards neutral tones, and warm shades of brown. She loves almost any shade of cream, tan, or white for her clothing, though she'll sometimes indulge in shades of blue that compliment those colors.
personality
Even though recent events have dampened things somewhat, Charlotte is largely a warm and sensitive person. She's empathetic and often in tune with the feelings of others, and while this makes her rather compassionate, it can also be a bit of a detriment. She's spent many years capitulating her own desires for the sake of other people, even in the most mundane spheres of her personal life, and will almost always put her needs second to the needs of the people important to her. Charlotte can also find herself being overly receptive to the negative feelings of others. If people around her are feeling down, she makes it her personal responsibility to make them feel better whether they like it or not, which often finds her sticking her nose in places it doesn't belong or intruding on people who'd rather be left alone. She also finds that her mood can fluctuate dramatically just depending on the “vibe” of the people around her; while it provides an incentive for her to cheer people up when they're sad, it also just makes it that much more demoralizing when she fails and gets sucked into the same pit of malaise her company is stuck in.
Charlotte is also deeply introspective. She constantly reflects on herself, her actions, and how she can be the best version of herself she can be. She also possesses a rich inner world of dreams and ambitions, some far more fantastical and unrealistic than others. Charlotte will often find herself daydreaming when walking, listening to music, or taking public transportation, but is often too afraid of failure to pursue some of her loftier goals until she's given enough of a push to get out of her comfort zone. She's also very observant of her surroundings; not in an anxious way, but she finds little romantic details in things like the shapes of the clouds overhead, or in contemplating the daily lives of the strangers she passes on the street as she goes about her day.
history
Charlotte's life, up until very recently, had been almost miserably ordinary.
She was born on a cold Friday morning to a pair of working-class parents in the bustling city of Castelia, a place she'd remain for the early years of her life. Thinking back, her memories of this time in her life were fond but hazy; her days were spent either with her mother in their cozy little apartment, or at the local elementary school, with the occasional family vacation to visit her grandparents in Nuvema Town when her father's work could afford them the time to do so.
Things were upended somewhat when her father's job necessitated a transfer to the distant Kanto region, but this proved to be a change Charlotte would easily adapt to as she grew into her teenage years. Her new home in Saffron City was a bit smaller, but its urban environment was still somewhat familiar. She found her new classmates amicable for the most part, with one boy in particular standing out for his kindness and the attention he paid to her.
That boy was Ken Lee, her future husband of twenty years.
Now, Charlotte would not have said it was 'love at first sight', but she couldn't deny the immediate infatuation she felt in the beginning. He was her senior by a couple of years, a tall boy with thick, coarse black hair and bright gray eyes that Charlotte thought always looked particularly striking in the sunlight. He was charismatic even as a teenager, always quick with a joke or a word of reassurance when she needed it, and he was both an excellent student and a talented Trainer. And most of all, the very thought that this shining star would deign grace Charlotte with the light of his presence absolutely exhilarated her, even in her youth. She was convinced he could have his pick of any girl in the school – or heck, the whole of Kanto – but he chose to approach her to be the object of his interest. From early on, the two were inseparable. They began as study partners competing for the highest grades in their class, then long-distance boyfriend and girlfriend when Ken went to study abroad after his high school graduation, and then finally newlyweds when he returned to Saffron City with a college degree and a brand new position at Silph Co. Charlotte's life had become nothing less than idyllic; her parents were thrilled with the success her partner had found, and her father in particular was delighted that his son-in-law had become a salaryman after his own heart. Money was never a concern, and Charlotte only found herself working part-time at the local Poké Mart to occupy her time more than anything else.
But, as is often the case, the good times were not fated to last. The first crushing blow came when, after years of trying, the couple found that Charlotte was incapable of bearing a child. It was a dizzying blow to her pride as a woman, but what was more troubling was that she found that the news left Ken cold and distant from her. It was not so obvious that the outside observer could tell something was amiss, but in the months that followed, Ken began to immerse himself in longer and more grueling hours at the company, and was gone for long after blowing off steam by battling with his coworkers. Charlotte would come to find herself alone in their dark condo, their shared dinner growing cold as she watched the ticking hands of the clock, ears perking at any sound of movement from the hallway outside only for her hopes to be dashed when it was just another tenant returning to their own home. And in the brief time they'd spent together at home before and after work, it felt like Ken had lost a little bit of his former, charismatic warmth. There were even times that Charlotte found he'd pull away from her touch, something that well and truly gutted her.
It got a little better after Ken brought home a fluffy little Growlithe Charlotte named Sparky. The adorable Pokémon was no surrogate for a child, but it was someone she could dote over and care for, and a companion to make the lonely nights waiting for her husband's return a little less so. She found it even helped her in her own work at the Poké Mart; she'd never had a Pokémon of her own before, and now found herself pouring over the labels of every product on the store shelves, meticulously comparing Potions and brands of Pokémon food to ensure that she brought home only the best for her fluffy friend. She also found herself increasingly striking up conversations with passing Trainers challenging the local gym or dojo, hoping to learn as much as she could about how to care for her beloved Sparky.
Unfortunately, even the Growlithe's spunky personality and impossibly soft, warm fur couldn't save Charlotte from the second blow. Ken had been invited to a company party aboard the S.S. Anne, and for once he insisted that Charlotte stay home rather than accompany him. It was hurtful, but she contented herself with a shopping trip at the Celadon City mall, bringing Sparky in tow and lavishing him with whatever treats she could buy. It had turned an unpleasant day into a fun outing until Ken called that night to say he wouldn't be home. If the laughter of a woman in the background wasn't enough to raise Charlotte's hackles, then the smear of lipstick just under the collar of Ken's dress shirt when he returned home was. After a harsh interrogation of her husband about just what exactly he'd been up to, Charlotte was horrified to discover that he had been having an affair. Ken's insistence that, no, he'd only been seeing this person for like a couple of months, and his late nights at work were really just overtime until earlier that year did little to assuage her fury, and in a whirlwind, Charlotte threw her belongings into a suitcase and stormed off to her parent's home on the outskirts of town.
The third and final blow would come during the divorce proceedings that soon followed. On the bright side, she got to keep the condo, which meant she wasn't out of a place to live at the very least. But what truly crushed Charlotte was the custody dispute over her beloved Sparky; Ken had insisted on keeping the Growlithe, and the civic system had agreed. Charlotte, for all her love of the Pokémon, had no experience as a Trainer. Ken had many years of experience handling Pokémon, from his youth in after-school battling clubs to his current work at Silph Co. helping to develop products for Trainers to his current roster that he managed for friendly battles with coworkers long after his shift ended. The day Ken left with Sparky in tow, Charlotte sat in her empty home and cried longer and harder than she'd ever had in her life. She spent the next few days in a daze of mourning, going about her daily routines in an almost dreamlike melancholy, with the loss of Sparky being the only thing that could preoccupy her conscious thoughts.
But finally, it was a local Trainer from the dojo and one of her regular customers who finally helped her snap out of the state she was in. He had pointed out what Charlotte realized should have been obvious; if the reason she lost Sparky was due to her lack of experience as a Pokémon Trainer, then why not just get some experience as a Pokémon Trainer? And heck, even if reuniting with Sparky was a pipe dream, maybe she could make some new Pokémon friends to fill the void. If nothing else, it would be a better and more proactive way to manage her grief than just mucking about in her quagmire of despair. It was then that Charlotte knew what she had to do; she gathered what funds she had saved from her work, put in her two-weeks notice, and began to pack for the beginning of her own journey as a Trainer. She decided she couldn't (or at least wouldn't) do it in Kanto; it was sad enough being stuck in Saffron City with the memory of what she'd lost, but what if she somehow ran into Ken on her journey? Kanto was a big place, but not all that big, and the thought of trying to stand toe-to-toe with her ex-husband in battle was a little daunting.
So, with a carry-on of clothes and a stylish leather backpack with the bare essentials, Charlotte found herself on the Magnet Train hurtling towards Goldenrod City. It was a chance for a new start, for an exciting adventure, and maybe the chance to bring her beloved Sparky home.
goals
Charlotte's primary goals are twofold; first, she wants to learn how to become a Pokémon Trainer, in the distant hopes of getting back custody of Sparky. She knows this may not exactly be realistic, but it's something to keep her going, and she's also excited to meet all kinds of new Pokémon on her journey!
Secondly, she wants to get out of the funk that her divorce has left her in. Her sense of self worth has been badly battered, and she hopes that by learning a new skill (battling in this case) she can bolster herself back up. Charlotte's ready to face a new region with pep and get her groove back! … Or at least, fake some level of confidence long enough for it to become genuine.
There's also a small part of her that wants to become a strong enough Trainer to beat her ex-husband in a Pokémon battle. There's nothing that Charlotte would love more than to thrash him so thoroughly that it makes his head spin, as a final bit of justice for the infidelity that destroyed their marriage. She's not particularly confident in her abilities or knowledge of battling yet, but there's a little voice in the back of her head that tells her that each battle she wins is just one step closer to achieving her righteous vengeance.
other info
Charlotte is an avid collector of Pokémon merchandise, specifically of themed home goods and stationery. Some of her most prized possessions include a Phanpy watering can (for her extremely unsuccessful balcony garden), a wallet shaped like a Growlithe's head (it's even soft and fluffy too!), and a commemorative pen set featuring different evolutions of Eevee. But that's not the end of it; everything from the tissues in her pack to her phone case to every set of bakeware in her home has some kind of Pokémon theme to it. Some might call it “garish” or “excessive”, but for Charlotte, all of it is nothing less than cute!
She also loves cooking, and there are few things that make her happier than when someone enjoys the food she's made. She's most confident in cooking Unovan and Western-style Kantonian dishes, especially anything that could be considered “homey” or “comfort food”. Charlotte's specialties include chopped steak with mushroom gravy, seafood doria, and oyakodon.
misc.
How did you find us?: Google! This site is the top-listed result when searching for “Pokemon forum RP”, and it definitely seems to be the most active site of its kind.
Application completed: [YES]
