Basics
Full Name
Samuel Robert Midori
Nicknames
The Scythe; Sam
Age
Eighteen
Sex
Male
Hometown
Lavalava City
Job(s)
Gym Leader No. 6 (fire-type)
Leader of Camp Freedom
Theme Song
"Citizen Erased" - Muse
Appearance
Face
Sam has a serious look on his face almost constantly, rarely cracking a smile. This viewpoint is shown clearly through not only his skinny lips, but also his eyebrows, which are constantly disguised by a cover of thick, messy brown hair. This hair is so messy, in fact, that he doesn’t attempt to stop its wild, sporadic revolution around his skull, particularly when heavy winds blow. His brown eyes are wide and charming, sparkling to show his approval of anything.
Body
Though a legal adult, Sam does not exactly have the stature or girth of a young man. He only reaches 5’ 7” in height, and he has the proportionality of a middle-schooler. His skin is particularly pale in color. However, his lack of physicality is redeemed by his wiry build, which definitely allows him to be as agile and resilient as a scrawny weed. These qualities are reimbursed by his weapons training, which excludes firearms but extends to pole arms. Strange in this day and age, but he had to get the nickname somehow. His posture is that of a natural leader. One can occasionally find burn marks on his hands and arms.
Clothing and Equipment
Sam wears the clothing of a typical Pokemon trainer, allowing him to blend with large crowds in competitive settings. He favors a red-and-white vest with a zipper down the front and a collar, easily poppable. Beneath this, he wears a black muscle shirt, extra-small. Pity about his petite stature, y’know. Other than that, he carries his Pokeballs on his belt like any normal person.
Personality
Personality Information
Sam has a personality like ashes most of the time. He tends to be reserved, focused, and a bit anal about small details. He has a very calm demeanor when he wants to, making him an ideal leader of panicked people on the run from a corrupt society. He is single-minded when focusing. He is hard on himself and doesn’t take the time to enjoy life the way a young boy should. When someone is in danger, he gains nerves of steel, exposing a cold fire in his belly. He is willing to risk his life for a stranger. Similarly, there is nothing which he hates more than the mistreatment of humans or Pokemon by cruel people. A side note: he is a bit of a pyromaniac. Duh.
Virtues
Selfless, dedicated, leader, focused, calm, level-headed, kind, protector
Vices
Anal, hard on self, detached, cold, angry at times
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Fears
Enslavement, death of Pokemon, death, cold weather, bindings, deep water
Quirks
When deep in thought, he likes to pass his finger through the open flame.
History
Childhood
Sam was born in Lavalava City to a pair of well-to-do ex-trainers. Essentially, he was raised to respect and love Pokemon with his entire being. His older sister Sarah Midori was born six years before him, allowing them to get along as nicely as brother and sister could. Also, she left home at the age of ten to become a Pokemon trainer with her Torchic. She visited rarely with stories of how amazing it was to see the world. She ended up going the route of Pokemon Coordinator, but she also sparked a desire for Pokemon in young Sam.
The best day of Sam's life was his tenth birthday, when he received a young Growlithe. Delighted, he went on a brief journey to a nearby big city; however, he quickly decided that being a traveling trainer wasn't for him. Instead, he honed his battle techniques in his very own home, constantly challenging his father (the previous Gym leader) and asking for advice, which was obliged.
Throughout his time as a youth, Sam loved training with the Growlithe and, later, his Scyther by his side. He would leave Lavalava City and go as close to the hot lake as he could without burning alive and practice a version of tae-kwon-do that he'd begun to learn. More importantly, he began take a practice sword with him and duel with his Scyther, which eventually contributed to his scare nickname "The Scythe".
Teenage Years
Upon reaching the age of thirteen, Sam was still the skinniest and shortest kid his age in town. He found himself constantly teased for this by the older boys, while girls that sprouted taller than him declined him for dates. As a result, he did not have any friends at all. Well, except for his Pokemon. He found a knack for exploring and he spent his days wandering around Lavalava City and the nearby volcanic mountains.
During this time, Sam grew up. He also found many useful items, such as a Fire Stone, which he saved until very late to use on his Growlithe. He also caught his Charmander and Torkoal in this manner. He taught himself how to fight like a fire. Fires began humbly and grew quickly to a massive inferno. Seeking to emulate this style, he practiced daily by fighting his own Pokemon. Not only have his Pokemon learned how to fight like fire, but he has as well; with his tae-kwon-do, he can take on Pokemon and human opponents of all sizes - with the exception of Pokemon cruel enough to use elemental attacks on a human boy.
However, this 'blissful' childhood could not last long.
With rumors of Team Chain spreading across the region, the sixteen-year-old's parents went away to try and stop whatever was causing such a mess. They did not return, and Sam assumed the worst.
Camp Freedom
After his parents' supposed death, Sam went cold. He had caught all the Pokemon he needed, so he challenged the former Gym Leader and won with ease, firmly claiming it as his own Gym. How rude; however, it brought an age of prosperity to the town. Sam became known for his justice in dealing with crime.
However, more and more people were fleeing to Lavalava City to avoid Team Chain; there simply wasn't enough room. Therefore, Sam organized Camp Freedom, which is basically a refuge camp in the wilderness. He spends much of his time transporting supplies (food, water, building equipment) from Lavalava to Camp Freedom, where he became known as 'The Scythe'.
Furthermore, he has more recently started directly attacking Team Chain members. Because he doesn't want to be known, he only takes Scizor on these missions, furthering his nickname's origins. Few people make the connection between Sam and The Scythe. Still, he lives in constant vigilance in case his true identity leaks out; since he lives in a small house lowered close to the lava surface, he simply retracts the bridges to and from his home during the night.
Pokemon and Gym Stats
Pokemon Type
Fire
Battle Style
Give the enemy a false sense of hope, and then incinerate them.
Gym Location and Layout
The Gym is a series of bridges suspended over hot lava. Don’t slip. Sam waits in his house in the middle of the lake. The battle will take place upon a wider series of platforms, which are suspended at different heights. But slow down, hot shot. If you want to cool this raging badge, you’ll need to prove your benevolence toward Pokemon first.
Gym Leader Team
Arcanine, Charizard, Torkoal, Scizor
Victory Prizes
Sixth Gym Badge
TM 61: Will O' Wisp
Scythe's Number
Pokemon
Crimson
Level 36
Male
Species: Arcanine
Nature: Bold
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Moveset
Flamethrower | PP 15/15 | Fire | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Reversal | PP 15/15 | Normal | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down.
Hidden Power | PP 15/15 | Ground | The effectiveness varies with the user.
Roar | PP 15/15 | Normal | The foe is replaced by another Pokémon in its party.
Personality
This Arcanine is not going to back down from a challenge. He has been with Sam all his life, so he will defend his trainer until the end. Speaking of which, he's a great Pokemon for defense. Other than that, he can be quite playful with people he knows and likes; he greatly enjoys belly rubs and hot sulfur baths.
History
Crimson was a gift for Sam when the boy was ten and the pup was just a baby. He found himself in good hands and grew from an eager puppy who couldn't get enough attention to a magnificent creature who will do anything to stand up for his master. His evolution took place at Level 35, after he had learned Flamethrower.
Battling Skill
With Crimson, you get a mixer. Powerful attacks, great speed, high defense. This puppy is built for variety, and you'll have to work hard to KO him. His nature gives him high defense, with an ability that lowers the attack of enemies and an item that just keeps giving hit points back. Plus, he has some built-in killer moves and Reversal as a last defense. In addition, Crimson was trained on speed and endurance against varied attacks, so he doesn't panic in the face of danger. The average trainer won't make it past this particular Pokemon.
Torch
Level 37
Female
Species: Charizard
Nature: Modest
Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Blaze
Moveset
Flamethrower | PP 15/15 | Fire | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Sunny Day | PP 5/5 | Fire | The sun blazes, powering fire and Solar Beam.
Solarbeam | PP 10/10 | Grass | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Scary Face | PP 10/10 | Normal | Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce speed.
Personality
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History
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Battling Skill
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Mt. Doom
Level 36
Male
Species: Torkoal
Nature: Relaxed
Item: Quick Claw
Ability: White Smoke
Moveset
Will O' Wisp | PP 15/15 | Fire | A bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn.
Overheat | PP 5/5 | Fire | An intense attack that sharply reduces the user’s special attack.
Body Slam | PP 15/15 | Normal | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Toxic | PP 10/10 | Poison | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
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Blade
Level 37
Female
Species: Scizor
Nature: Adamant
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Moveset
Swords Dance | PP 30/30 | Normal | A dance of fighting that sharply raises attack.
Agility | PP 30/30 | Psychic | Relaxes the body to sharply boost speed.
Brick Break | PP 30/30 | Fighting | An attack that also breaks any barrier.
Bug Buzz | PP 10/10 | Bug | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave.
Personality
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Slash
Level 37
Male
Species: Kirlia
Nature: Lonely
Item: Fist Plate
Ability: Synchronize
Moveset
Double Team | PP 15/15 | Normal | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Ice Punch | PP 15/15 | Ice | An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Confusion | PP 25/25 | Psychic | A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Magical Leaf | PP 20/20 | Grass | Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Personality
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Battling Skill
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