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Rome Hamilton

"The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them."

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a character in “Pokémon Gijinka: Dallea Region”, originally authored by BurningDark, as played by RolePlayGateway

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Title / Alias / Nickname : the gypsy king, illusionist, vixen

Age: nineteen

Gender: female

Sexual Orientation: bisexual

Species: zoroark

Ability: illusion

Moveset:
night slash- Both of Rome's hands glow crimson and it slashes the opponent with one of them. Rome can use this almost indefinitely, though it does take a few moments to recharge.

imprison- Rome creates an illusionary 'prison' that keeps the opponent from moving for multiple turns, or roughly two minutes. This prison is almost impossible to avoid or break.

punishment- A dark multi-ended whip materializes into Rome's hand. It is made of a dark leathery material, and when lashed, creates a pulse of dark power that cuts through both opponent and nearby objects.

night daze- Rome's eyes glow light blue and her body becomes surrounded by a crimson aura. She then raises her arms above her head. When she does, the aura around her forearms gets thicker. They she lowers her arms toward the ground. A pink and crimson glowing forcefield of energy appears from the aura around Rome's arms and grows larger, spreading all around her. The thicker the aura is around Rome's arms, the more powerful the attack becomes. [signature attack]


Personality:

Rome is tricky for a living. Added to her career of magic 'tricks' and illusions, she has a serious problem with trust and avoids growing close to many people- on the road, she doesn't have a chance to settle down with anyone anyway. As a performer, Rome is required to be very adaptable and as such is able to come up with a solution to most (simple) problems on the spot. However, she is rather impulsive as well and sometimes her choices end up in poor long-term results. As someone with a completely different true identity, she also has a bad habit of little white lies, as well as some serious ones. However, she is very persuasive and is able to convince people to give her things- money, attention, an alibi. She isn't a very good team player either, having been on her own for a long time, and when she needs backup is able to bend people to her will temporarily. Rome cannot stand the idea of someone close to her being hurt on her account, and as such keeps her backup limited to passerby she can manipulate. Rome has also become rather overdramatic, and tends to exaggerate things, whether it's for show or in a serious situation. She adores playing victim, and made a living as a young child by begging and stealing, along with 'asking' for things and they being given to her. Rome is uncomfortable with being vulnerable; she hides behind a multitude of 'characters'- separate personalities that keep her safe despite many people trying to dissect her.


Weaknesses:
✘ emotional attachments
✘ dishonest
✘ poor teamworker
✘ impulsive
✘ overdramatic
Strengths:
✔ flexible
✔ persuasive
✔ illusions
✔ memory
✔ patient









Appearance:

Rome's appearance is often very strongly deviating from her true face. In her performances, she casts a faint illusion over her own body like a cloak, making it masculine in frame and neutral in clothing- her performance uniform is very fancy and seems to remain unblemished no matter what tricks she goes through. Large plumes of furs make up her signature 'gypsy scarf', a magical contraption with as many tricks as Rome herself. She loves dressing in layers, with a tight-fitting grey top under her patterned red vest and black mini-jacket. She also wears long black sleeves with red trim at the top, and silken red gloves to complete the look. On her hips rests a large black bow, below sit thigh-highs and black beads. She also wears a black garment that sits like a skirt but is short in the front and hangs down, cape-like, in the back. Black heels finish off the look, adding a few inches to Rome's short, 5-foot height. Her audiences often debate on the true nature of her gender, which Rome uses to hide her identity further.

Her mask is Rome's pride and joy- a magical 'talisman' passed down through her Gijinka heritage. An embellished fox design with crimson, ageless flowers perched elegantly along the sides has masked the identity of the Zoroark Gijinka performers for ages- in fact, it's one of the most Pokemon-like attributes about the family, with most of their Pokemon half lying in illusions and magic. However, the 'scarf' that they use for performances is supposedly the signature Zoroark hair that the Hamilton family gave up in exchange to walk with humans once the HoD surfaced. Now, as the legend goes, they have other mysterious powers- one which may include their uncanny powers of persuasion. It is also rumored that the Hamiltons obtained their oddly beautiful features from the Pokemon. Rome has definitely not been skipped over by the family legend- her large blue eyes, doll-like complexion and silken black hair is the tribute to this. She is also rather curvy despite her otherwise slim frame. Her illusions do an excellent job of disguising this during her performances.


Notable Family:

✯ Esme Hamilton - supposedly 3/4 pokemon in her gijinka heritage. dark grey skin and incredible illusionary power. (deceased)
✯ Cora Hamilton - overseer of the Hamilton Castle's construction. long black hair and icy eyes. (deceased)
✯ Iris Hamilton - previous head of the Hamilton bloodline. famous model with zoroark-maroon hair. (deceased)
✯ Kieran Hamilton - current head of the Hamilton Family. buzz-cut maroon hair and dark blue eyes. (living, location unknown)
✯ Glenn Hamilton - Rome's only sibling, renegade in the Gijinka Resistance. black hair and different-colored eyes. (living, location unknown)


Gang / Group / Organization: the Hamilton Family

Other*: Rome appears very gender-neutral for the job and her gender is unknown to mostly everyone.

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So begins...

Rome Hamilton's Story

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Rome was simply swept away by the size of Cobrapeak City.
They'd never been in any sort of place of this size- the other regions felt small compared to the bustling sprawl of an urban settlement. However, after every day things got easier- after having resided in this monstrosity of a city for three months, while Rome was still astounded by the size of the labyrinth, they could navigate with ease and grace. Running over the plan for today's performances, Rome packed their meager belongings and few things and padded out of the hotel wedged between a Pokecenter and a business skyscraper of some sort. Meandering down the streets to scout out a perfect area, they watched in distracted amusement as people and gijinka alike walked down the sidewalks beside her. The crisp morning air was perfect- Rome allowed their eyes to slide shut in bliss. Then, stopping at a corner, they felt an odd cold feeling tingle in their bones. Opening crystalline eyes, the Gijinka sprung back at the sight of the ghost. Then, recognizing the sensation, Rome hurried to apologize for standing inside the Mismagius. "My apologies! I was enjoying the morning air and was not looking where I was going." They offered a smile, wondering briefly if their odd manner of speaking would throw off the other Gijinka. Hopefully not.

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Fausta tapped her foot on concrete...well just above the concrete as she was levetating in place. This city was a maze and she was almost done with it until she could find some kind of map or somekind of guide to lead her around. Even hopping on the back of a flygon would help so much. The mismagius sighed, tipping her hat down as she grumbled curses to herself.

Her curses only stopped when she nearly flinged herself up at the sensation of someone standing inside her. A feeling that she had never gotten the chance or the motivation to deal with. The yearn to be solid was one that would never again be sated at this point. She turned, reading to give whatever human a peice of her mind for walking into her like that, only to find another gijinka. "Alors pas sha! No need to apologize, not every day I get someone to walk into a shade such as mehself." He bowed to the Zoroark like an actor would to a stage, her Coastal Kalos accent heavy but still understandable. "Mornings are a busy time in dis fine city, but I do wonder, how a coastal gal supposted to get around?"

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Rome's eyes explored the shimmery form of the Ghost Gijinka, questions swarming like Beedrill in their mind. They offered a sheepish grin, returning the bow and deciphering the Mismagius' words through their thick accent- Kalos? Maybe near the ocean. "Aye, this city of mine is much like a maze, I fear. If you need to find something, I may be able to assist? Us city Gijinka know how to get around." The last part was more of a murmur- they'd found that this city wasn't too accommodating to their kind. "Alas, I have not introduced myself! Deepest apologies. I am Rome Hamilton, street performer and illusionist." they offered a wink, extending their hand for the ghost to shake. Could ghosts do handshakes?


sorry it's short and late :(

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Fausta gave a hearty laugh, extending her hand to take the Zoroark's, though it took a few trys before it was solid enough to actually shake it in return. "The name's Fausta, darlin'. Pleasure to meet anotha' Gijinka. Albeit not like the ones back in kalos." She nodded, tipping her hat toward Rome. Fausta made a mental note in her mind that she couldn't very much tell whether the fox was male or female. Not that it mattered much to her really. Just an oddity that she merely chaucked up to it being a regional thing. Then again, it was rather common with her brother when he was in his performance outfits as well if she recalled.

"Well I do have one question for yeh. Her voice got low as she looked around for anyone who might have been listening in on them. "You happen to see or hear about a dragonair boy? about yeh high, possibly in a danca's dress and beads?" Fausta made a gesture of the one she was looking for's height. A tad taller than her aside from her hat. She looked around again, noticing some humans scampering away at the sight of her. A usual sight for her, but not any less annoying.

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Rome's face lit up at the mention of Kalos Gjinka. They'd have to ask about that later- what a fascinating discovery! They hadn't seen many other Gijinka in the other regions- though Kalos had only been a pass-through. Maybe they'd need to pop back in soon. The ghost's voice lowered, and Rome listened closely to the inquiry. "Dragonair boy? I'm afraid not, Miss Fausta. Most Gijinka avoid this city because of the Hunters. They track down and sell us to the highest bidder. Luckily enough I haven't encountered one on my stay but I suppose it's only a matter of time." Rome shifted their weight, watching the passerby with a lazy but observant eye. "A better place to look may be Merrima Village or the woods nearby- an area very hospitable to Gijinka. But meanwhile, why fret the day away? I can give you a tour of the city if you'd like, fair lady." Rome extended a gloved hand- they had nowhere to be until past noon. A little venture around wouldn't hurt, and two was company, after all.

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Fausta wailed slightly at their answer, another dead end on the search of her little brother. It'd been six years since she's seen him or even heard from him. It made her heart crack a bit at the thought of him being hurt or worse. Her emotions switched back to the topic at hand at the mention of Hunters. Much like the rest of the regions. "Hunters. We call dem Poachers or less lady-like descriptors." There was venom on her words as she hissed that, her chest gems glowing blood red as a result.

She sighed, letting go of her past anger for the time being. No need to lay a curse on some poor bastard that walked through her by complete accident. That wouldn't bee good for anyone. "Why of course! A day on de town does de heart good! Beating or not! Seeing the va-t-et-vient* of a new city should give us an edge on dose leeches, non?" The mismagius floated herself next to her new companion with a giggle. "De day is still young, Sha! Why not see if we can get 'fast** from a place that'll have us?"


*'comings and goings, the general hubub of a city
**breakfast

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Rome smiled their signature charming smile- the one that often led unsuspecting travelers to stay and watch and not notice as their pockets were emptied of all cash. It had been hard on the road, but now, here in Cobrapeak City, Rome felt that they could shine as brightly as they wanted without having to rob innocent humans for the next meal. "Breakfast sounds delightful. I believe there is a small cafe down the street to our lefts. I would be honored if you would accompany me- it is a stunning spot to have a bite to eat! It overlooks the main merchant roads- an ideal spot to watch the civilians go by about their daily business, mm?" Rome smiled kindly, leading the way for the ghost Gijinka. A tour of their beloved city would certainly lift Rome's spirits- and a hearty breakfast certainly wouldn't hurt either.

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Spectral dragonite wing faded into view as Fausta glided behind her new compainion. A tick if you will, one that still showed what she was in life or at least gave a clue for the uninformed. A pure and born mismagius didn't have wings, even if they had done a spell to made them appear; they wouldn't look so well formed and solid. Even as people walked beside them, the wings mearly breezed through them, flapping as if she were flying or rather hovering along the ground.

Cobrapeak was a large and sprawling maze, nothing like Shalour city or even Orsey City. A different feel if you will from the slow and deliberate pace of those cities. Then again, Coastal Kalos was known for it's easy going pace. This city, however, was a different beast altogether. "Are mornings always dis hectic or is dere some kind of event goin' on?" She mused, watching the humans wisk by in a hurry. Now that she thought about it, she and her companion where the only gijinka she'd seen on the street. Not even in the skies flying by. Was this city really that hostile to their kind?

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Rome led the way through the city, glad for their camouflage in the pressing crowd. They did worry for Fausta, though- her wings and ghostly figure were rather noticeable. Rome was on high alert for Hunters- but luckily, none had shown up. Yet. "Are mornings always dis hectic or is dere some kind of event goin' on?" Rome smiled a soft smile, glancing back at the Ghost Gijinka. The Mismagius was watching the people breezing past. "It's always this busy. My apologies if it makes you uncomfortable." Rome walked deliberately, the sea of humans parting as they led the ghost to a small alleyway place. It was unassuming; a tiny brick building with a snorlax emblazoned next to the neon name- the Snorlax Cafe. "It's quite a nice little place. It grows on you." Rome commented, leading the Gijinka into the restaurant. "And it's luckily very Gijinka-friendly. For the most part." The performer mentioned, leading Fausta to a small table near the back. "Do ghosts actually need to eat?"

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Fausta smiled at the small cafe and it's in habitats. It reminded her of the little out of the way cafes back in kalos. Granted this one had more humans and the ones she was familiar with were gijinka only. Backwoods villages and cafes had an aesthetic that was unheard of in other regions that she found out in her travels. Her mind snapped back to the current space at Rome's question, causing a bit of a giggle. "Not necessarily. But it keeps our...energy up so to speak. At least afta evolving in my case." She mused. Being a ghost had it's perks, being able to go anywhere through anything, but there was always the down sides. Food took a while to eat, sometimes not tasting as good as she remembered. It was sometimes...disheartening to say the least.

"But dis lil'cafe is homey. Like home. Kalosians would feel might filled here." There was a tinge of sorrow in her voice that even she didn't notice. Lost in a big city looking for the lost in her 'life'. And even with all the things that she's experienced so far, none were as agonizing as missing a loved one.