Trainer Profile
Character Name: Tai Orimura
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Trainer Class: Black BeltGeneral Appearance
Height: 6 ft. 1n.
Weight: 175lbs.
Hair Color & Style: His inherited spiky black hair can grow to be rather dense and unruly so he keeps it relatively short at all times. Usually it is formed into a messy faux hawk towards the middle.
Eyes:There is a whole lot can learn about Tai by looking at his jubilant hazel eyes. If one is ever wondering how he feels about something, the answer is in his eyes. Filled to the brim with his thirst for adventure, they reflect every bit of his kind and excitable nature. Whenever speaking to someone he always makes direct eye contact, his overt genuineness often overwhelming shyer types.
Clothing/Accessories: Upon leaving home Tai decided that he would only bring one outfit with him, and he put a lot of thought into making this choice. Underwear was easy enough for him decide on but everything else was much more difficult. Not concerned with looks or fashion in the least bit, he needed what was most practical. The cumbersome restriction of pants was clearly out of the question so he narrowed his options to shorts. Because of his odd aversion towards backpacks he needed a pair that had pockets big enough to hold everything and the kitchen sink. With these specifications in mind he proudly excavated the perfect pair of khaki cargo shorts from his drawer. A jacket would be too annoying to carry around when the weather was warmer so a T-shirt was all he needed, specifically his favorite dark green Rayquaza one. The set of gear he amassed was perfect in his mind, thinking that it would be sufficient to simply hope that it never gets cold.
General Appearance: Tai has an athletic build, with his active lifestyle prevalent in his toned up muscle mass. One thing about him is that he loves to smile a whole lot. There is only one in his repertoire: a fox-like grin that constantly lights up his face. It’s almost never forced and just appears spontaneously in response to many different stimuli. For one he always flashes his smile when meeting new people or when making eye contact at a distance. Sometimes it appears for no reason at all, or rather reasons that only he understands. The strangest little things are known to make him smile.
Hometown: Central Godai, North District
Personality
Hyperactive, bubbly, and doggedly loyal, there is no truer extrovert than Tai Orimura. This bright ray of optimistic sunshine is simply in love with being alive. Comparing him to a golden retriever would be a remarkably accurate description. Like the retriever, his pleasures are simple. The company of a friend is all he needs to be content. He might even play fetch with you. Socializing with total strangers comes naturally for Tai as it’s usually easy for him to get along with many different types of people.
Tai might be a nice guy but he’s as competitive as they come, willing to accept even the most inane challenge. Whether it’s a Pokémon battle, a game of pickup basketball, an arm wrestling contest, or whatever type of crazy competition you can think of, he doesn’t hold back. He never thinks to calculate or plan anything, choosing to let things happen the way that they happen. Because of this he isn’t exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer. Stupid and reckless behavior enacted solely on impulse isn’t unusual for him. No one ever said he was a rocket scientist.
Inactivity is not really his thing, being that he is a physical fitness nut and very athletic. Just about every sport has captured his interest at one point in time but the most permanent has been judo, in which he possesses a black belt. He’s extremely proud of this accomplishment but always tries to remain humble. One of his obsessions is mixed martial arts, which he would kill to do professionally one day. Everything in his world moves at 1000 miles per hour. If forcibly locked into a quiet room his pent up energy would likely cause him to start bouncing off the walls. As long as he’s up and moving freely, one might think that Tai doesn’t have a care in the world.
The fact Tai he comes from such a large closely-knit family really shows in the way he treats people. He is friendly and warm to most people he encounters, and those that become close to him are treated no differently than his own kin. With that comes quite a bit of playful roughhousing, which was commonplace in a household full of boys. If someone ever looks lonely or sad he is definitely the type to approach them. It bothers him to see someone being left out. It’s a quality many people love him for, but he might be too outgoing for his own good. Because he’s so afraid of letting people down more often than not he won’t notice when his kindness is being taken advantage of. Don’t think that’s because he allows it to happen, however. If he ever sees a wrong taking place he will instantly stand up for himself or another.
Tai wears his heart on his sleeve, having never been good at bottling up his feelings. Believe it or not even this happy-go-lucky oaf has them just like everyone else. You will be able to tell the emotion he is currently feeling whether he verbally expresses it or not.
History
Tai comes from a giant family in Central Godai where he is the third oldest of six kids. The first five Orimura children were all males and it seemed as if it would stay that way forever until (to the surprise of everyone) the last one just so happened to end up as girl. Needless to say, his mother is a saint for being able to successfully juggle the countless job titles that come with raising so many children. Secretary, chauffeur, nurse, chef, referee, you name it his mom somehow took care of everything. To this day all of her children are total mama’s boys (and girl), even the ones who are grown up now.
As a little kid there was one person in particular that meant absolutely everything to Tai, his oldest brother Yuuya. Their close relationship could easily be attributed to the perfectly sized age gap between them. It was just large enough for them to almost never argue, and for Yuuya to pass on all of his accumulated wisdom in order to ensure his little brother stayed on the right path. Tai was certain that he had the coolest big brother in existence, looking up to him immensely. No matter what activities Yuuya was involved in you could guarantee that Tai was going to follow along. Baseball, soccer, basketball, the list goes on and on. Tai genuinely enjoyed the sports but liked hanging with his brother far more. Whenever Yuuya got bored and dropped a hobby he had no problem with doing the same and moving on to the next one.
It wasn’t until Tai was a young preteen that he found something he could enjoy even without his brother. Of the plethora things he had tried, judo was the most fun by far. It couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, as Yuuya was preparing to go off to college at that time. He was happy that Tai had something of his own, and continued supporting him when he had to drop it in light of school. This time away from his brother allowed Tai to grow into his own person rather than someone who just followed in another’s shadow. After years of fervent dedication Tai’s hard work finally paid off and he finally became a black belt, one of his life’s proudest moments.
The two have remained close even though Yuuya is now a successful businessman with a growing family of his own. Both of them share a love for mixed martial arts and made it somewhat of a tradition to get together for each pay-per-view. Tai always talked about how he would love to compete in the sport one day but joked that he wasn’t actually good enough to do it. Of course his encouraging family was as supportive as always, but he still remained pretty reluctant. He played it off as just a silly dream, not something he seriously considered. It was merely a fun thing to think about, or so he said. Deep down he did indeed want to pursue martial arts, but lacked the confidence many people assume him to have.
Around the time Tai was finishing up with school he heard a knock on his bedroom door. It was a pleasant surprise to see that it was none other than Yuuya, who he instantly welcomed on in. His big bro took up a seat on the bed, apparently wanting to talk about something. For almost the next hour they got into some very substantial conversation. They didn’t just chat about the fluffy things, but also life in general just like the old days. Eventually the topic shifted towards what Tai planned on doing in the future, a subject he dreaded to think about due to his lack of foresight. As Yuuya expected he didn’t gain very much ground but stayed strong in his goal of helping him figure out his future. He claimed he brought a gift that would help do just that.
Tai was shocked as his brother reached into his pocket and tossed him a Pokeball. It seemed completely out of left field; however the explanation behind it surprisingly made a lot of sense. Yuuya was firm in the belief that Tai could do whatever he put his mind to, a message pounded into his brain countless times but one that he never really considered to be reality. If he was still unsure about what exactly that was, then perhaps seeing the world through a Pokémon journey would help him discover it. If nothing else it would allow him to enjoy life while he was still young. While reluctant at first, Tai warmed up to the idea the further his brother elaborated. Before long he was sold. Yuuya was able to let out a sigh of relief, as the Pokedex he had hidden in his pocket would have been a waste had the answer been no.
Tai left home armed with the invaluable gifts imparted to him by his brother: a new friend in the form of a Pokémon (a Machop who he had dubbed the name Wallish), a fancy new Pokedex, and above all else the confidence he needed to chase after his dreams. With these things he travels the world with the goal of strengthening his mind and body, while of course remembering to always have fun.
InventoryPokéDollars: *poke* 30
Items:
3x Pokéball

1x Claw Fossil

1x Fancy Mustache
Key Items:
PokéDex
Town Map
Journal

Xtransciever
PokemonTotal EXP Gained: 60
| Pokemon |
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 Machop Received at Level 5
Nickname: Wallish Gender: Male Type: Fighting Ability: Guts Height: 2' 7” Weight: 43 lbs EXP: (46/47) EXP Gained: 40 Level: 16 Health: Intermediate Division: D6 EXP Rate: Medium Slow Total Stats: 189 [176+13]
- Attack: 75 [65+10] (37%)
- Defense: 30 [27+3]
- Sp. Attack: 1
- Sp. Defense: 48
- Speed: 35
Vitamins Used:
Rare Candy: 7-8
Protein (15%)
Iron (10%)
| Moveset: 1. Leer 1. Low Kick 7. Focus Energy 10. Karate Chop 13. Low Sweep
Unique Moves: - - - - Item: Muscle Band
|
 Onix Caught at Level 6
Nickname: Panzer Gender: Male Type: Rock/Ground Ability: Rock Head Height: 28' 10" Weight: 463 lbs EXP: (29/30) EXP Gained: 20 Level: 11 Health: Scrawny Division: D4 EXP Rate: Medium Fast Total Stats: 143
- Attack: 25
- Defense: 60 (42%)
- Sp. Attack: 1
- Sp. Defense: 35
- Speed: 22
Vitamins Used:
| Moveset: 1. Bind 1. Harden 1. Mud Sport 1. Tackle 6. Screech 7. Rock Throw 10. Rage
Unique Moves: - - - - Item:
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PC Box: Stored Pokemon
 Cryogonal Caught at Level 5
Nickname: N/A Gender: N/A Type: Ice Ability: Levitate Height: 3' 7" Weight: 362.3 lbs EXP: (0/5) EXP Gained: 0 Level: 5 Health: Intermediate Division: D3 Total Stats: 70
- Attack: 7 (10%)
- Defense: 4 (5%)
- Sp. Attack: 24
- Sp. Defense: 24
- Speed: 11
Vitamins Used:
| Moveset: 1. Bind 5. Ice Shard
Unique Moves: - - - - Item: |
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Edited by
Ryuya, 14 Jun 2013, 12:39 PM.