The Bad Guys {SUDS}

[Winter]

@Midnight Sun Consider yourself reserved! Depending on how things go, chances are I'll be waiting at least a week or two to get the RP proper up, so you have time, and I don't close SUs after RP start anyway, just let me know when you're done!

[Soups]

I'd like to let you know that I'm really intrigued with what you've created here... It's very interesting! Great job!

Name: Vincent Gray
Age: 24
Gender: Male

Appearance: Skinny wouldn't be the correct word, but it wouldn't be the wrong word either. As Vincent would casually inform his peers through his duration in middle-school and high-school, he was lean. Okay, he's skinny. You got me. Standing at 5'7", which is about as average as average can get, Vincent has dark-brown eyes and very dark hair, which he prefers to never show (his tendency to wear hats aids with that), but is kept cut on the low side. You'll almost never catch Vincent sporting any colorful attire. In fact, he's very bland with the way he opts to dress. If he's not wearing a darker shade of jeans, he's wearing a darker shade of sweats. Long-sleeves and hoodies are his prerogative and he's got no shame about it. Vincent has never been big on what's in or what's out, therefore, his shoe selection is extremely limited. Tennis shoes and what else? You guessed it, nothing. If there's anything distinct about Vincent, it's his silver bracelet that he continuously wears on his right wrist. To others, it's ordinary. To him, it's neither ordinary or fashion, but a symbol.

Personality: To call Vincent a social butterfly would be an understatement. He was the man at Saffron City High. Anyone who was anyone knew him... and it wasn't by mistake. He was talkative, some would say annoyingly talkative, and he could fit in with anybody. However, that was high-school. Nowadays? His silence is deafening. He's calculative. He's daring. In no way is he cold, but he's definitely independent. Loyalty runs in Vincent's bloodstream. He'd put his life down for those he loves and cares about, but wouldn't dare let those that love or care about him even think about attempting the same. Vincent is genuine in every sense of the word. Behind the veil, he's a lover. He's a caretaker. He's a human being... and he wouldn't dare let anyone stray him from who he truly is.

History: Growing up in Saffron City wasn't simple. Although Vincent seemed like he had it all in high-school, he didn't. Eric Gray, Vincent's father, would never dream of putting his family in danger's path, but sadly didn't express that same caution toward himself. On a cold Winter evening, when Vincent was barely eight-years young, a few former members of Team Rocket had arrived at Vincent's home to settle old but relevant differences with Eric. What began as an ordinary disagreement transformed into a nightmare when an altercation between Eric and his former pals turned fatal. While the former thugs of Rocket escaped and were eventually detained, Vincent was left with an emotional scar that would only continue to grow the more he attempted to hide it.

Vincent began to partake in various activities to keep himself sane. He believed that if he was constantly occupied, he'd never feel depressed or allow the nightmarish thoughts to haunt him once more. He took to basketball and played a couple seasons with the Saffron City Spirits, although none of them resulted in anything meaningful. Writing was another hobby of his, more of a craft if you left it to the opinion of others. He wrote for the Saffron City newspaper, but after a few months, quit due to the conflicting schedules that came with being a high-school student. Pokemon Battling piqued Vincent's interest more than anything else... and boy was he damn good at it. After befriending Cory, a young Pokemon Trainer who was among the best in the city, he took to battling professionally. His mother gifted him an Abra whom he trained diligently until it eventually evolved into a powerful Alakazam. Vincent's love for Alakazam grew strong over time and the bond unbreakable. Eventually, he decided to stop battling... simply because he began to despise the concept of it.

After graduating high-school, Vincent's mother, Lily, informed him that she would be moving to the Alola region and offered him to travel with her. At first, Vincent was hesitant. His love for Saffron City was strong, and with his father Eric being buried there, he didn't want to let go. But eventually, he came to terms with the idea of a fresh start and opted to travel to Alola. After residing in Alola for some years, Vincent decided to pick up battling once more, but quickly gave it up not too long afterward. Days turned into months and months into years and Vincent missed his father and Saffron City dearly. He began to feel as if he lacked purpose in the world and had little to no answers on what or who to turn to...

...then he saw the hourglass.

Vincent was motivated. He knew not of the purpose he had in the world, but knew he could find one... and there was no better opportunity than what Team Hourglass offered. He knew of his exceptional skill in Pokemon Battling and knew that it was a skill that could definitely aid the Hourglass, even if he despised it. But even more so, he knew that it was his genuine love for Pokemon that was his biggest weapon. It was a done-deal. He knew not only what he wanted to do, but what he had to do. He had known what those of evil were capable of and what they've committed previously. Evil relieved him of his greatest role model being his father and he wasn't going to let it do the same with Pokemon.

After making up his mind, Vincent informed his mother Lily of his decision, packed his things for what he predicted to be a trial ahead, and took off... claiming himself as one who was apart of Team Hourglass at heart.

Pokemon Team:

Wizzy the Alakazam
Suar the Bisharp
Fury the Rapidash
Leona the Pidgeot
Edge the Starmie
Victory the Pikachu

Other: Although his name is Vincent, he's often referred to as Vince.

[Midnight Sun]

@Midnight Sun Consider yourself reserved! Depending on how things go, chances are I'll be waiting at least a week or two to get the RP proper up, so you have time, and I don't close SUs after RP start anyway, just let me know when you're done!

Thank-you! :3

I was also wondering if I could do a short SU for an NPC that will be featured a lot? I really don't know how extensively she will be involved, but she'll be around a fair bit at first for sure.