Minecraft Name: Dianamond1
Character Name: Leon (Has Renounced His Last Name)
Age: 28 (Spring 16, 1110)
Gender: Male
Character Image
Image has been spoilered due to large size to reduce clutter.
Height: 6’0” || Weight: 185 lbs.
Eyes: Golden Amber || Hair: Blonde / Dirty Blonde || Skin: Fair
Markings: Arm and Back Scarring
Voice: Dave Franco ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQU7X4QDX80, Second Magician with the Card Tricks)
Battle Theme: (WIP)
Health Issues:
Nightmares / Paranoia: Worries about his old life and family.
Self-Esteem Issues: Worries that he isn't good enough because of his old life's hardships.
Anger Issues: Has a quick anger point when trying to reason with others and they won't listen, for example.
Self-Esteem Issues: Worries that he isn't good enough because of his old life's hardships.
Anger Issues: Has a quick anger point when trying to reason with others and they won't listen, for example.
- Charm Bracelet (Given to him by his sister before leaving to Toro.)
- Mini Juggling Ball Set (A personal item from the Nimbasa City Circus.)
- Engagement Ring (Given to him from Emery the day after being casually proposed to.)
Life Style
Religion: Giratism
Profession(s): Performing Arts Teacher at Carmines School of Arts
Title(s): None
Social Life
Parents: Anthony Giaval and Emel Giaval
Extended Family: Amelia (Younger Sister, Renounced Last Name), Nimbasa City Troupe
Partner: Emery Byrne
Connections: Due to increasing numbers of community players, they will not be listed here. You will know ICly / OOCly if you are on good terms with Leon!
History:
Pre Toro History:
Toro History:
Leon arrived in Toro, shifting between Aurelia and Cobalt Pokemon Centers for a place to live. Unfortunately, during one of his commutes, he was ambushed by a murder of Murkrows and their leader. Leon was rescued by a group of people (Lixin, Anne, Memora and Emery) before being admitted to the hospital for a few weeks. Emery kept him company while he was in the hospital, bonding with him. Finally, after leaving the hospital, Emery helped Leon explore Carmine to get a hotel room ... but Emery ended up becoming his roommate due to not understanding the paperwork. Now settled at a place with someone, and now works at the Cherry Blossom Cafe as a waiter ... he is grateful to have gotten the chance for a paycheck, no longer relying on the little bit of funds he had from Nimbasa City!
After finding his feet he had approached Lorelai and got hired on to be a Performing Arts teacher to teach students a variety of different theatrical acts such as singing, dancing, clowning, parkour, etc.! Now that he had a larger paycheck, and the fact that he and Emery were now dating ... the duo moved to Adamas to have a place for themselves that wasn't a hotel room. With Emery's and Lilith's help, Leon was able to learn how to read and write after several months of learning. Things were going perfect, and Leon was happy teaching the next generation how to do the things they love. And speaking of love ... one evening, after coming back from Kibomas Town due to a storm, Emery had proposed to Leon in the most casual way! Accepting, the two were ready to be wedded one day in the future ... despite the potential danger lurking for Leon in the shadows ...
Born in the Unova Region, Leon was a mistake child to a 'difficult' family. His families financial situation wasn't the best, but also not the worst with a relatively stable home in Nimbasa City. When Leon was able to comprehend things around him, his parents had always treated situations like they were in debt. At the time, Leon didn't know any better, being a naïve and innocent child being brought about by the only people he knew. All he wanted to do was help his parents, and that he did, in all the wrong ways possible...
By the age of 6, he was taught how to use a knife and practice in fisticuffs. By practicing his skills and charisma, Leon was able to 'help' his family by bringing in food and valuables quite often. When he turned 10, though, his younger sister was born. With another addition to the family he had to steal more, thinking it was the only way their family could survive. However, by the age of 16, Leon had learned that a majority of his life was a lie ... and all he had to do was be a little rebellious to sneak out of his room when his parents told him to go to bed ...
In the living room of their house, his parents were in the company of men and women wearing black / red colored robes. They were laughing, smiling, enjoying fancy food and drink that Leon had never seen before. Apparently, this entire act was a ruse to raise Leon a certain way, so he could be the family best of a Darkrai Cult in the Nimbasa City underground when he turned 18! Heartbroken, he quietly slipped away to process that his parents never really loved him as their son, but instead as some sort of stepping stone in their cult status. He stopped, however, upon hearing that they were going to do the same to his younger sister soon. Sorrow turned into rage, and after packing a few of his things, he took up his sleeping younger sister and ran away from home while the adults were still at the meeting.
With nowhere to go, Leon found himself with his sleeping sister at the Nimbasa City Circus Area in eastern Nimbasa. A group of actors had come across the pair as Leon was attempting to keep his now awake sister calm, explaining that he ran away from home because his parents were terrible people. Upon closer inspection, some of the actors recognized Leon, but put 2-and-2 together realizing that the parents were the ones making Leon steal from some of their shows. Offering them a place to stay for the night, Leon accepted. Partially asleep, Leon kept an ear out for anyone who may approach ... but ended up hearing that if Leon wanted to, he could get a job at the tent to help pay back what he stole, while they also let them stay here and helped take care of his younger sister. Morning came, and Leon accepted the offer.
Weeks turned into months and then to years. With Leons hard work with the troupe he had gained a deeper appreciation of making people happy in a different way. As he grew, he learned how to do theater/circus acts with the troupe ... including circus tricks such as knife throwing, tightrope, etc. ... the dangerous stuff. How to sing songs with the actors during their shows, etc. and more. Even through all that time their parents' never bothered looking for either of them, so it only proved his point of feeling unloved and unwanted by even his biological parents, that he was a tool to them. In further resentment of his parents choices, he had abandoned the Darkraism that his parents had forced upon him and took upon Giratism as it followed similar, yet more peaceful way of looking at the view of life after death.
When he finally turned 26, and his sister turned 16, he got offered the chance to explore somewhere new by his pretty much newly adopted family of Nimbasa City actors ... Toro. A place of fresh beginnings. His younger sister had fallen in love with helping take care of the actors' costumes and makeup, so she was more than happy to stay behind and pursue her own goals slowly ... plus she was only 16, what more could she have done? The man was given a Pokemon from the circus to take with him, the baby of a Luxray he worked with (as well as two gifts from friends) and went to Toro for a fresh start, hoping to make a name for himself somehow and someway.
By the age of 6, he was taught how to use a knife and practice in fisticuffs. By practicing his skills and charisma, Leon was able to 'help' his family by bringing in food and valuables quite often. When he turned 10, though, his younger sister was born. With another addition to the family he had to steal more, thinking it was the only way their family could survive. However, by the age of 16, Leon had learned that a majority of his life was a lie ... and all he had to do was be a little rebellious to sneak out of his room when his parents told him to go to bed ...
In the living room of their house, his parents were in the company of men and women wearing black / red colored robes. They were laughing, smiling, enjoying fancy food and drink that Leon had never seen before. Apparently, this entire act was a ruse to raise Leon a certain way, so he could be the family best of a Darkrai Cult in the Nimbasa City underground when he turned 18! Heartbroken, he quietly slipped away to process that his parents never really loved him as their son, but instead as some sort of stepping stone in their cult status. He stopped, however, upon hearing that they were going to do the same to his younger sister soon. Sorrow turned into rage, and after packing a few of his things, he took up his sleeping younger sister and ran away from home while the adults were still at the meeting.
With nowhere to go, Leon found himself with his sleeping sister at the Nimbasa City Circus Area in eastern Nimbasa. A group of actors had come across the pair as Leon was attempting to keep his now awake sister calm, explaining that he ran away from home because his parents were terrible people. Upon closer inspection, some of the actors recognized Leon, but put 2-and-2 together realizing that the parents were the ones making Leon steal from some of their shows. Offering them a place to stay for the night, Leon accepted. Partially asleep, Leon kept an ear out for anyone who may approach ... but ended up hearing that if Leon wanted to, he could get a job at the tent to help pay back what he stole, while they also let them stay here and helped take care of his younger sister. Morning came, and Leon accepted the offer.
Weeks turned into months and then to years. With Leons hard work with the troupe he had gained a deeper appreciation of making people happy in a different way. As he grew, he learned how to do theater/circus acts with the troupe ... including circus tricks such as knife throwing, tightrope, etc. ... the dangerous stuff. How to sing songs with the actors during their shows, etc. and more. Even through all that time their parents' never bothered looking for either of them, so it only proved his point of feeling unloved and unwanted by even his biological parents, that he was a tool to them. In further resentment of his parents choices, he had abandoned the Darkraism that his parents had forced upon him and took upon Giratism as it followed similar, yet more peaceful way of looking at the view of life after death.
When he finally turned 26, and his sister turned 16, he got offered the chance to explore somewhere new by his pretty much newly adopted family of Nimbasa City actors ... Toro. A place of fresh beginnings. His younger sister had fallen in love with helping take care of the actors' costumes and makeup, so she was more than happy to stay behind and pursue her own goals slowly ... plus she was only 16, what more could she have done? The man was given a Pokemon from the circus to take with him, the baby of a Luxray he worked with (as well as two gifts from friends) and went to Toro for a fresh start, hoping to make a name for himself somehow and someway.
Leon arrived in Toro, shifting between Aurelia and Cobalt Pokemon Centers for a place to live. Unfortunately, during one of his commutes, he was ambushed by a murder of Murkrows and their leader. Leon was rescued by a group of people (Lixin, Anne, Memora and Emery) before being admitted to the hospital for a few weeks. Emery kept him company while he was in the hospital, bonding with him. Finally, after leaving the hospital, Emery helped Leon explore Carmine to get a hotel room ... but Emery ended up becoming his roommate due to not understanding the paperwork. Now settled at a place with someone, and now works at the Cherry Blossom Cafe as a waiter ... he is grateful to have gotten the chance for a paycheck, no longer relying on the little bit of funds he had from Nimbasa City!
After finding his feet he had approached Lorelai and got hired on to be a Performing Arts teacher to teach students a variety of different theatrical acts such as singing, dancing, clowning, parkour, etc.! Now that he had a larger paycheck, and the fact that he and Emery were now dating ... the duo moved to Adamas to have a place for themselves that wasn't a hotel room. With Emery's and Lilith's help, Leon was able to learn how to read and write after several months of learning. Things were going perfect, and Leon was happy teaching the next generation how to do the things they love. And speaking of love ... one evening, after coming back from Kibomas Town due to a storm, Emery had proposed to Leon in the most casual way! Accepting, the two were ready to be wedded one day in the future ... despite the potential danger lurking for Leon in the shadows ...
Pre-Toro Personality:
Toro Personality:
Leon's time in Toro has caused him to change for the better and for the worse.
Better:
- Sense of Humor
- Openness
- Empathy Boost
Worse:
- Clinginess
- Awkwardness
- Personal Space Invasion
Strengths:
Aside from positive personality traits here are some more strengths:
1. Determined
2. Courageous
3. Improv Pro
Weaknesses:
Aside from negative personality traits here are some more weaknesses:
1. Bombastic
2. Line Crosser
3. Distracted
Alignment: True Neutral
Ambitions:
1. To be a good husband to Emery
2. To put his past behind him for good
3. To help others reach their creative ambitions
Character Extras:
Likes:
- Circus Themed Pokemon
- Circus Acts / Street Acts (Juggling, Music, Knives, etc.)
- Sweets (Baked Goods, Chocolate, Gummy Candy)
- Coffee (Iced or Hot)
- Showing Off (Parkour, Juggling, Playing Guitar)
Dislikes:
- Restraints (Chains, Handcuffs)
- Physically Harmful Items (Baton, Whips, Belts)
- Large Bodies of Water (Mainly the Ocean)
- Certain Pokemon Shapes (Spiders, Rat/Mice Pokemon)
- Pitch Black Darkness (With No Light Sources)
Fun Facts:
- Had to learn how to read and write as an adult. It's not his favorite thing to talk about, nor would he, as it is one of his greatest 'shames' from his poor childhood.
- Loves to juggle, and you may find him randomly juggling from sheer boredom.
- Will occasionally wear makeup!
Leon may seem difficult to approach, as he isn’t normally one to make social interactions outside of work back in Nimbasa City. His first impression may seem a bit cocky and charismatic, playing on what people want to hear to earn their interest and favor. However, once you get to know him better, he loves to crack jokes and make people smile with his circus skills and acts. He may appear a bit dim when it comes to the use of complex words or long explanations, but he would still try to listen fully out of respect. Leon has a big soft spot for kids and will do everything he can to put a smile on their face when they’re around. He speaks very fondly of his younger sister and her own goals, but may hint that he has no idea what he wants to do for himself.
Leon feels very insecure about himself and being wanted by others in any aspect, as his parents made it very clear they didn’t want him other than just for selfish gain and cult purposes. He can be often seen lost in thought when he is by himself, and tries to distract himself from his mind wandering too far with the juggling set he has. Leon also feels sensitive about the history of his scars, as they were all given to him by his fathers ‘disciplinary actions’ on him, and will quickly change the subject to anything else if brought up by someone he doesn’t deem close to him.
Strengths:
Street Smart. Leon knows his way around the streets to avoid trouble or cause trouble when needed, packed with a variety of skills to parkour through tight spaces and (mostly) talk his way out of situations.
Loyal. Loyal to his last breath, Leon always keeps his word and promises. Despite this trait becoming null and void towards his parents, he can’t bring himself to hurt the ones he cares about no matter what … even if it ends up hurting himself.
Creative. Improv is one of Leon’s strong suits due to his acting skills. It only takes him a mere moment or two to come up with something / some sort of plan, even if he can’t do it himself.
Weaknesses:
Slow. Although he has common-sense, more complex situations escape him completely. He doesn’t know much about history, or even a majority of on-goings, since he never had time to worry about anything else other than himself.
Abandonment. While not something common, Leon finds himself getting either angry or upset when someone just suddenly leaves him without a proper goodbye. This ties into his family issues.
Stubborn. While Leon can exhibit some anger issues when it comes to certain situations, in other situations he will be stubborn / adamant about his view point … especially if a situation involves putting someone at potential risk for the reward of success.
Leon feels very insecure about himself and being wanted by others in any aspect, as his parents made it very clear they didn’t want him other than just for selfish gain and cult purposes. He can be often seen lost in thought when he is by himself, and tries to distract himself from his mind wandering too far with the juggling set he has. Leon also feels sensitive about the history of his scars, as they were all given to him by his fathers ‘disciplinary actions’ on him, and will quickly change the subject to anything else if brought up by someone he doesn’t deem close to him.
Strengths:
Street Smart. Leon knows his way around the streets to avoid trouble or cause trouble when needed, packed with a variety of skills to parkour through tight spaces and (mostly) talk his way out of situations.
Loyal. Loyal to his last breath, Leon always keeps his word and promises. Despite this trait becoming null and void towards his parents, he can’t bring himself to hurt the ones he cares about no matter what … even if it ends up hurting himself.
Creative. Improv is one of Leon’s strong suits due to his acting skills. It only takes him a mere moment or two to come up with something / some sort of plan, even if he can’t do it himself.
Weaknesses:
Slow. Although he has common-sense, more complex situations escape him completely. He doesn’t know much about history, or even a majority of on-goings, since he never had time to worry about anything else other than himself.
Abandonment. While not something common, Leon finds himself getting either angry or upset when someone just suddenly leaves him without a proper goodbye. This ties into his family issues.
Stubborn. While Leon can exhibit some anger issues when it comes to certain situations, in other situations he will be stubborn / adamant about his view point … especially if a situation involves putting someone at potential risk for the reward of success.
Leon's time in Toro has caused him to change for the better and for the worse.
Better:
- Sense of Humor
- Openness
- Empathy Boost
Worse:
- Clinginess
- Awkwardness
- Personal Space Invasion
Strengths:
Aside from positive personality traits here are some more strengths:
1. Determined
2. Courageous
3. Improv Pro
Weaknesses:
Aside from negative personality traits here are some more weaknesses:
1. Bombastic
2. Line Crosser
3. Distracted
Alignment: True Neutral
Ambitions:
1. To be a good husband to Emery
2. To put his past behind him for good
3. To help others reach their creative ambitions
Character Extras:
Likes:
- Circus Themed Pokemon
- Circus Acts / Street Acts (Juggling, Music, Knives, etc.)
- Sweets (Baked Goods, Chocolate, Gummy Candy)
- Coffee (Iced or Hot)
- Showing Off (Parkour, Juggling, Playing Guitar)
Dislikes:
- Restraints (Chains, Handcuffs)
- Physically Harmful Items (Baton, Whips, Belts)
- Large Bodies of Water (Mainly the Ocean)
- Certain Pokemon Shapes (Spiders, Rat/Mice Pokemon)
- Pitch Black Darkness (With No Light Sources)
Fun Facts:
- Had to learn how to read and write as an adult. It's not his favorite thing to talk about, nor would he, as it is one of his greatest 'shames' from his poor childhood.
- Loves to juggle, and you may find him randomly juggling from sheer boredom.
- Will occasionally wear makeup!
Strength: [0] (Reduced from +1)
Leon had training as a child to use force as an option to survive, but he hasn't needed to use force in a while. He has an at home gym with Emery to keep in shape, but, isn't as strong as Emery! (And he's OK with that.)
Agility: [+1]
Leon's training as a child made him keep up his speed to get away from being caught. He keeps this up with morning runs in Adamas, or using a treadmill in case he cannot go outside.
Limitations: If his scarring flares up with phantom pains, agility is reduced to a neutral 0.
Subtlety: [+1] (Reduced from +2)
Leon's childhood training from his parents resulted him in being able to hide when needed. While he does not actively upkeep this through his old ways, he does often sneak around the house to surprise Emery, or use his stealth for his students to not notice him while during a performance ... he doesn't want to interrupt their shining moment!
Perception: [0] (Replaced -2 Intelligence)
Leon's childhood training taught him to keep an eye out for suspicious figures that may try to arrest him: the cops. However he does not need to do that anymore. He has a good general sense of his surroundings and can notice details in time, but due to his distracted nature, it may be a hit or miss.
Stamina: [+2] (Increased from 0)
Leon's childhood training from his parents was absolutely brutal, from whipping to burns. While he has the scars to prove that he survived, it also means that he can take quite a bit before he takes a knee. Aside from physical trauma, Leon upkeeps his stamina through his circus training and performances at the school with his students while teaching acting and parkour.
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Special Skill 1: Escape Artistry
Leon was specifically trained to steal, deceive and escape for about 10 years of his childhood (since he was 6!) when he lived back in Nimbasa City. He's learned how to parkour, slide and dodge accordingly should he faced with a threat or a series of attacks he needs to avoid / run away from.
Special Skill 2: Knife Wielding
Leon was trained how to use a knife at the ripe age of six. Thankfully he had never taken a life with it, or severely injured anyone with one, but it was a much needed skill in case he truly needed to defend himself without any Pokemon or help. Taking this skill to the next level, Leon learned how to handle, juggle, care for and properly utilize an assortment of knives while he was in the Nimbasa City Circus Troupe. Leon also owns a set of knives for his performances, marked so the RTMP knows they are for acting.
Leon had training as a child to use force as an option to survive, but he hasn't needed to use force in a while. He has an at home gym with Emery to keep in shape, but, isn't as strong as Emery! (And he's OK with that.)
Agility: [+1]
Leon's training as a child made him keep up his speed to get away from being caught. He keeps this up with morning runs in Adamas, or using a treadmill in case he cannot go outside.
Limitations: If his scarring flares up with phantom pains, agility is reduced to a neutral 0.
Subtlety: [+1] (Reduced from +2)
Leon's childhood training from his parents resulted him in being able to hide when needed. While he does not actively upkeep this through his old ways, he does often sneak around the house to surprise Emery, or use his stealth for his students to not notice him while during a performance ... he doesn't want to interrupt their shining moment!
Perception: [0] (Replaced -2 Intelligence)
Leon's childhood training taught him to keep an eye out for suspicious figures that may try to arrest him: the cops. However he does not need to do that anymore. He has a good general sense of his surroundings and can notice details in time, but due to his distracted nature, it may be a hit or miss.
Stamina: [+2] (Increased from 0)
Leon's childhood training from his parents was absolutely brutal, from whipping to burns. While he has the scars to prove that he survived, it also means that he can take quite a bit before he takes a knee. Aside from physical trauma, Leon upkeeps his stamina through his circus training and performances at the school with his students while teaching acting and parkour.
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Special Skill 1: Escape Artistry
Leon was specifically trained to steal, deceive and escape for about 10 years of his childhood (since he was 6!) when he lived back in Nimbasa City. He's learned how to parkour, slide and dodge accordingly should he faced with a threat or a series of attacks he needs to avoid / run away from.
Special Skill 2: Knife Wielding
Leon was trained how to use a knife at the ripe age of six. Thankfully he had never taken a life with it, or severely injured anyone with one, but it was a much needed skill in case he truly needed to defend himself without any Pokemon or help. Taking this skill to the next level, Leon learned how to handle, juggle, care for and properly utilize an assortment of knives while he was in the Nimbasa City Circus Troupe. Leon also owns a set of knives for his performances, marked so the RTMP knows they are for acting.