Post by AshenPhoenix on Apr 3, 2024 5:50:45 GMT 11
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Name: Diego Padilla
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Trainer Type: Guitarist, Rockstar, Rookie
Hometown: Levincia City, Paldea
Appearance: Bright and striking are probably the best two words to describe Diego's looks. In his scene attire, shades of pink and bright blue dominate, adorning his hair and most of his clothing, reminiscent of the vibrant aesthetics of a shiny Obstagoon.
Standing at an impressive 195 cm (~6"4'), Diego boasts an athletic physique meticulously sculpted more for aesthetics than practicality. Nonetheless, his rigorous show schedule has endowed him with considerable strength.
His long, typically black hair is meticulously dyed light pink, with baby blue streaks cascading down his left side, trailing all the way to his back.
His face is adorned with a white base, accentuated by purple eye makeup and thick black eyeliner, drawing attention to his eyes, which are further enhanced by light pink contact lenses. Subtle yet contrasting, he wears two sets of purple earrings on the upper edge of his ears.
Diego's wardrobe reflects his ethos of authenticity, opting for minimal clothing as a way to being open and honest with his fans. Central to his ensemble is a short, fluffy light blue vest, serving more as a symbolic covering for his back. Complementing this are loose-fitting pants in shades of purple, pink, and blue, secured at the waist by a black belt adorned with the golden buckle of his band's logo. Completing them are fingerless gloves in hues of pink and purple.
His body features several tattoos, notably on his arms and centered across his nose, where a black X rests. Notably, his chest bears the brand of his band's logo, a testament to his commitment, self-inflicted during one of his most shocking performances with a red-hot cattle prod.
And, of course, there are his trademark pink flip-flops.
Personality: Diego embodies two distinct personas: himself and his band alter ego. On stage, he pushes boundaries to entertain his audience, infusing his performances with unforgettable and shocking acts like self-branding. He views himself as a force for positivity, using his powerful voice and array of instruments to spread joy - a quality he lacked in his early years.
Offstage, Diego reveals a man who grew up in isolation, shielded from the world, with minimal interaction beyond his family and managers. Most of his life choices were made for him, leading to anxiety and indecision when faced with decisions. Despite his efforts to mask it by switching between personas, his anxiety often surfaces, regardless of the situation.
Diego is a definition of a gentle giant. Despite his striking appearance, he conveys soft-spoken kindness, genuinely caring for both people and Pokémon. However, his lack of street smarts makes him overly naive, prone to taking others' words at face value.
Defeatism defines Diego; he tends to give up easily in the face of adversity. Yet, with encouragement, albeit reluctantly, he persists through challenges, striving to better himself. While he still leans on his current manager and lifelong friend, Miguel, to steer him in the right directions, opting for a Pokemon journey was his first major step into learning independence.
History: Diego was born into a large Paldean family, a middle child out of 13. His father was a respected and feared cartel boss who controlled a huge chunk of the region's underground. His mother was a helicopter parent, ensuring her children were raised exactly how her husband wished.
The boy fell into a classic middle child dilemma: he felt like he couldn't compete for attention once new children were born, and his parents were most interested in caring for the youngest and shaping the eldest into their father's heirs to his black market empire. While Diego was obedient and never caused any trouble, he had next to zero desire to meddle in his father's shady practices. Yet, he was afraid to voice his feelings, knowing what his father was capable of doing to whoever disagreed with his methods. So, he learned to bottle them, earning him crippling anxiety in the process.
He grew up almost completely sheltered from the outside world; public schools were deemed unworthy of a child of such importance. Therefore, private teachers were hired to come to their luxurious mansion and educate Diego and his siblings, among whom came Miguel: a young but talented music teacher. It was thanks to him that Diego realized his talent and love for music - the only way he was able to express himself. Whenever he held a guitar, violin, sat by percussion, or piano - Miguel made sure he felt comfortable and without judgment.
That did not sit well with Diego's parents. He was supposed to become a well-educated, cold-as-ice foundation for his father's legacy, not some lowly musician. As soon as they caught wind of their son's interests, they fired Miguel, barring him from ever entering their home if he valued his life.
Diego was heartbroken. And for the first time in his life, he spoke against them openly, denouncing their decision. A heated argument erupted for several hours, which ended with Diego being disowned and kicked out of the mansion to fend for himself. With no clue what to do and where to go, he roamed the streets of Levincia, asking anyone in his way about Miguel, eventually finding himself on Miguel's doorstep.
The man allowed Diego to stay in his apartment and continued teaching him instruments and even furthering his horizons with vocal lessons. In time, Miguel came to realize he had a talent on his hands that should not be wasted; using his contacts within the music industry, he connected Diego with influential people, eventually allowing him to form a hard metal band with Miguel as a manager and two more band members: Jonathan from Galar, a gifted keyboard player specializing in synth and Carmella from Unova, a percussion magician. Together, they decided on the band name (with Diego's strong suggestion): No-Gang, with a logo being an engraved-in-stone stop sign, as Diego's last act of defiance against his father.
The band started small and humble, hosting small shows all over Levincia, playing in clubs, and giving out free albums to anybody they met. As time passed, the band's styling shifted drastically: from edgy and black and white to bright and colorful, with pinks and blues, as a way to stand out among the bands. The band's shows grew bigger and more outrageous as they gathered more fans. After many years of hard work, they attained a huge following across Paldea and the world.
Diego gained everything one could ever want: people who loved him, all the money to set him and his progeny for a lifetime, fame, and notoriety. Yet... he felt something was still missing. He saw his fans come with their Pokémon, and something stirred within him... a feeling of envy. He never before considered becoming a Pokémon trainer, yet he yearned to understand these creatures as these trainers understood theirs.
He shared his thoughts with his bandmates, and in support, they presented Diego with a Repeat Ball containing a small Steel-type, Aron, soon after. Diego was overjoyed, accepting the touching gift and naming the Pokémon Vida. It was also decided that Diego should go on a "solo tour" with his Pokémon, so he could find what he was looking for: a connection and understanding with Pokémon.
So he left Paldea, going to another region where he was not as well known, with roadies and Miguel in tow.
Goals: To understand and connect with Pokémon, share his music with even more people, and complete his first solo tour in an unfamiliar region, thereby becoming more independent
Other Info: Diego can play pretty much any popular instrument, but electric guitar is his speciality
His favourite types are Steel and Rock
How did you find us?: This handsome man directed me here AshenPhoenix
Application completed: [YES]