"In the face of duty, all else pales."
The most striking, or perhaps un-striking, aspect of Kaleesh's personality is his tendency to remain extremely quiet and reserved in almost all situations. Most strangers would be put off by his lack of words and stiff demeanor but his closest friends among the guard know him to also be a profoundly emotional being. Kaleesh adores the natural beauty of the Kusa kingdom. Nothing makes him happier than to walk through the forests and rivers, and watching children play along the lush green grass surrounding pristine lakes. He would do anything to protect such wonders, making it easy to understand why he devotes himself so wholeheartedly to his duties as a royal guard member.
A loner for most of his life, Kaleesh tends to remain aloof from strangers for much longer than others. Those patient enough, however, to kindle a friendship with him find a calm and loyal companion who has even been known to joke around with the best of them from time to time. Of course, the much more likely observation will see Kaleesh quietly and reliably carrying out his duties to his beloved kingdom.
~Moves
Aerial Ace:
Kaleesh careens through the air at an incredible speed to strike the opponent a solid blow that is nearly impossible to avoid.
Fury Cutter:
Kaleesh unsheathes his small daggers and strikes the foe strategically. Successive hits against the same target will start to cleave open large wounds, dramatically increasing the power of later strikes.
Agility:
Kaleesh beats his wings at an extraordinary rate, increasing his speed and to levels only matched by the fastest legendary Pokemon of myth.
Double Team:
Kaleesh moves fast enough to create illusory clones of himself, making it incredibly difficult to find the real Kaleesh and attack him.
Dig:
The only remaining technique of his old life, Kaleesh burrows deep into the ground to avoid incoming attacks and resurfaces next to the opponent in a surprise attack.
Ability: Infiltrator
Kaleesh is adept at maneuvering through most defenses an opponent can put up, striking directly for unmitigated damage.
Kaleesh was born in the middle of the many deserts of the Doku kingdom. His parents were nowhere around, and Kaleesh instead learned survival from a small group of other Nincadas. After only a month of companionship, these Nincadas abandoned Kaleesh, explaining that they had to keep their group as small as possible in order to ensure adequate food and less of a risk of attracting enemies. Somewhat bitter, but nevertheless eternally grateful for their care, Kaleesh adopted a solitary lifestyle in the desert with the tricks he had learned. He spent most of his time burrowing through the sands of Doku, avoiding the hot sun and unsavory characters and popping up occasionally to forage for meals. Life was about discipline, planning, caution, and maturity. He never had the opportunity to be anything else. As he grew older it did not take long to strengthen his endurance and power, and before long he was a young adult Ninjask who no longer felt comfortable in the sandy burrows he had called home his entire life. Utilizing his newfound speed to coast over the desert at night, Kaleesh found the most beautiful sight of his few years. Trees, grass, flowing water, and all the natural splendor of Kusa overwhelmed Kaleesh's desert-hardened senses. He knew he had found a paradise to call home.
Thus introduced to the Kusa kingdom, Kaleesh spent days and months meeting as many residents as he could to tell him stories of their homeland. While it was somewhat difficult to replace years of solitude with this sudden extroversion, his insatiable appetite for knowledge of the land and its customs drove him to overcome any fear of being around others. After almost a year of excitement, companionship, and exploration, Kaleesh realized that it would have to be his duty in life to protect his new paradise so that all Pokemon could have the opportunity to experience the wondrous plants and foliage of Kusa. He sought training wherever he could find it to hone his formidable speed and agility into the tools of battle and national defense. His survival experiences and natural discipline growing up made him a quick learner. He was accepted by Queen Virizion to be a new member of the royal guard of Kusa, finally fulfilling his dream. Now he fulfills his responsibilities using every last bit of his heart, soul, and mind, convinced that devotion and obedience to the royal house will keep Kusa safe forever.