Name: Wes Toru
Age: 17
Hometown & Region: Cinnabar Island, Kanto
Sexuality:Straight
Personality: Wes is typically laid back and easy going, simply laughing at his own misfortunes or insults to him. However, when someone he cares for is troubled or insulted, he will stop at nothing to make things right. He is very intelligent and his greatest asset in battles is his adaptability and creativity to come up with unique techniques.
Appearance: Wes is a bit tall, he is a little on the skinny side but has toned muscle. He may not be the perfect idea of a model guy but is charming in his own way. He has tanned skin and stylishly messy brown hair. While he is not stuck up, his clothes show that he comes from money (all of his clothes are designer brands). He wears an unbuttoned maroon cardigan over a white undershirt, accompanied by black pants, white shoes, and an expensive white gold watch. He has a light gray backpack in which he keeps his trainer ID, Pokédex, pokebox, hammock, pokeballs, potions and berries, a water bottle, and lots of snacks.
Starter: Growlithe (M)
Pokemon: Growlithe, Squirtle (washed up on Cinnabar), Larvitar (Hatched from an egg that was a gift from sister)
RP Role: Friendly but really powerful Rival (like Alain in XY)
Backstory: Wes is the third oldest of four children born to wealthy engineers who work at the Cinnabar Island Laboratory. While he, along with his older siblings, is extremely intelligent and a naturally talented trainer; Wes values making meaningful connections with his Pokémon over just taking the strong ones. He does not seem intelligent at a glance as he can be rather blunt with what he says, and can be considered annoying or clingy. However, both of those traits are rather symptoms of him being extremely caring, wanting to provide for everyone he cares for. He often volunteered to help out the local Gym Leader, Blaine, as he was infatuated with Blaine’s balance of intelligence and close connections with his Pokémon. Wes and Blaine share a father and son type relationship since Wes hung around with Blaine more than his constantly working father, with Blaine constantly critiquing Wes in order to make him both a better trainer and scientist. It is clear Blaine sees potential in Wes, giving him a Growlithe he bred for Wes’s 15th birthday present. When Wes turned 17, Blaine gifted him a Pokédex, pokeballs, and a boat ticket to Pallet Town, claiming it was the best place to start his journey. Wes’s goal is to prove his worth to his elitist family, and, more importantly, Blaine, by becoming a Pokémon Master.