[Jedah Legend]

Jedediah "Jedah" Legend

Age 40 Birthday March 25, 1979 Gender Male Pronouns He/Him Orientation Pansexual Faction Freelancer Class Researcher Rank Beaker Washer Occupation Part-Time Bartender Hometown Cinnabar Island, Kanto Current Residence Travelling

Tell us a little about yourself. How would you describe yourself? The person seated before the interviewer is a big brute of a man, all tanned skin and ruggedness wrapped up in one tall, bulky package. He's dressed as though he's come to a job interview - white button-down shirt tucked into black slacks - though sits so casually it could be ascertained that he's comfortable enough in these clothes that this is an everyday thing for him. At the question he ponders, bringing one callused hand up to thumb at his chin. "We're getting right into it, aren't we?" A rumbling chuckle sounds just after and he holds a hand up. "I kid. My names Jedediah Legend - Jedah for short. I would say I'm the person people turn to when they need to drown out their sorrows, a shoulder to cry on, etc. I've spent my life as a bachelor and I'm looking for something new. Born and raised on Cinnabar - at least until the volcano eruption - then moved to Alola for a time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Didn't find any answers there, even more so after the UB attack, so made my way to Galar when everything was settled down. Managed to get my first pokemon after... thirty years of being eligible for one, I think? Unless they changed the age limit. Heard my nephew was coming to Arciel and now here I am." The man spreads his hands out at either side of him as though physically saying he'd laid everything out. There was probably more, but he wasn't elaborating at the moment and so the interview continues. Why are you interested in the class you've chosen? "Figured it was good for a change of pace. I still instead to bartend on the side - not the best career choice, but it pays well enough to feed me and mine." Jedah taps a pokeball set at his hip knowingly. "I figure it's a good start, being a Researcher. Not too wild, and Arceus knows I've had enough of that in my life." The grin he gives is enough to make the interviewer cough and suddenly take an interest in straightening papers, and Jedah's eyes catch every single minute of it. An enigmatic half-smile curves his lips and he leans forward slightly, genuinely interested in watching the other's reactions. "More than anything - I find pokemon fascinating. I've always been curious as a kid growing up - sort of a family trait, really, now I think about it - and used to draw pictures of them in a little notepad." He makes a gesture with his hands to indicate just how tiny it was. "Sort of like when people go bird-watching? Except this was a little bit of everything. On the island there isn't - or wasn't - a lot of variety, so it wasn't terribly ambitious until I got out of there, and by that time I was grown up enough that I was focusing on other things." The interviewer looks up curiously. Jedah catches their eye and grins again, rakishly. "Other kinds of species studying." Oh. Clearing their throat, the person at the desk continues on with the questions. Why are you interested in training in Arciel? Why not another region? "Despite being a bachelor most of my life, family's important to me." Jedah leans back in his chair and folds his arms over his chest. The gesture would seem defensive with anyone of lesser stature, but the droop of his shoulders and thoughtful tone of his voice just makes Jedah seem more relaxed than anything. Chill, really. "As I said earlier, my nephew's made it here and as far as I know he doesn't have any other family. He's a good kid, if not a little... excitable. Probably a result of how he was raised, I don't know. Haven't seen him in person since he was about this tall," He states, unfolding his arms and holding a hand at about waist-level. "But we've called a few times over the years, sent pictures back and forth, stuff like that. I'd also be lying if I said I wasn't a little curious over how nice this place is, considering all the tourism ads I've seen popping up all over the place on tv." What do you consider your best attributes? They can be physical, mental, social, or anything else. "Being in the business of pouring drinks for people, you end up as an impromptu therapist - but with alcohol, which when you think about it isn't that how therapy should be done?" He laughs, and the sound is rich and deep. "So I'm pretty good at listening. Maybe dishing out advice, but only if people are willing to take it. Physically I'm in the best shape of my life - hit the gym a few times a week and change up your diet, it makes a world of difference. Socially - what can I say. I'm pretty popular with the ladies. And the men, on occasion." Catching the interviewer's eye, Jedah gives a mischievous wink. He really doesn't discriminate, huh.... "Aside from that - I'm really good at taking care of people, getting them back on their feet. Or at least I'd like to think so. I've had a few friends I've taken in that became - well, "more than friends" is the best term for it when I think about it. But I never ask them for anything, and they seem happy enough overall. That's really all I could hope for." What do you consider your worst attributes? Be honest, now! "Mmm..." This gets a long pause from Jedah. His eyes drift to some far corner of the room as he reminisces, and judging from the suddenly tense silence it's not a good reminiscing. "My eyes wander a lot. I love people - maybe a little too much. I'm not proud of a lot of things I've done in the past, but I'm not going to beat myself up over them. Maybe if I did, that'd make things better - but that's not the type of person I am." With a sigh and no further elaboration into this little tidbit of knowledge, Jedah continues. "Barring the mistakes I've made in the past - I'm hotheaded. When people rile me up I stay that ways for days, sometimes even weeks. I try not to hold a grudge but if you hurt me or mine, then I'm coming for you. Petty, and believe me I know it, I can get real petty. Occasionally - I may tend to get hyperfixated on things. Not to the point of stalking, but I'll forget to eat, sleep, things like that. Depending on what it is it's a hard habit to break out of, and I've landed myself in some pretty hot water as a consequence." What was your childhood like? How was school? "My childhood was well enough. I actually did pretty good in school up until the point I started noticing girls." Taking a hand, Jedah makes a plane crashing gesture with a low whistle accompanying. "Then it just sort of went all downhill. My grades were decent but back then, girls don't even know what they want. Big headache. I swapped over to boys out of spite an abusive ex but found out I actually enjoyed it well enough, and that's how I learned my preference for everything." Jedah actually smiles at the memory. Good times. "As far as my day to day life went it was uneventful. Single mom, so I did everything I could to help her out. She's already passed some time ago, when I was already grown and living on my own. I think she's the one that instilled a sense of empathy in me, especially since she was always telling me to 'be kind' whenever I was in one of my moods." How is your relationship with your family? "My mother was the only one I had growing up, so I can say it was pretty good. She didn't have any other siblings, and her own mother left this world a long time ago. Don't know where my dad is, so can't speak for him, but if he's gone too that's no skin off my back. After my mother passed I was all over the place - it gets lonely, you know? - and eventually wound up dating a real nice girl for about... ten years. Probably the only time in my life someone was able to hold me down for a while. Her family was real good and took me in, so it was like finding home all over again." His brows furrow and he sighs out, leaning back in his chair and staring up at the ceiling. "But then of course my eyes wandered, hands too, and before you know it she was throwing all my stuff out on the lawn and that was the last I ever saw of her. I tried, Arceus knows I did. But she wouldn't have it. I actually still keep in touch with her nephew occasionally - he's the only reason why I'm here - and considering I basically looked after him growing up I still feel a bit of a bond that I can't really shake off. Maybe it's wrong for me to still look after him in my own way after all these years; maybe I'm taking advantage of his kindness. Who knows. But until he says otherwise, I'd like to try being there for him as much as I can. It's the least I can do." What do you like to do for fun? Straightening in his seat, glad to be free of the depressing conversation, Jedah claps his hands on his knees a few times as though to get some feeling back into them. Is he that old? "I think a better question is what don't I like to do for fun? Dancing's high up there, though I haven't been to a nightclub in years. Cooking, meeting people... Course, spending some time with little guy here." Jedah gives another tap to the pokeball at his belt to indicate the creature within. "Eventually with enough training I'm hoping he'll be able to fly me around to where I need to go. That's probably not for a while yet, though. Occasionally when I'm around a TV I'll catch the league battles, but I'm pretty sure my reflexes aren't anywhere near as fast. Who knows, maybe someday." What are your feelings on romance? "A part of me feels like I should skip this seeing as how much I've gotten into trouble in the past," Jedah chuckles but nevertheless continues. "But I'm open to it. I crave it, I think, and I'm definitely not picky with my partners. Boys, girls, that new term people use for the folks that identify as neither... I'm a people person through and through and a man's got needs. I love all kinds, in more ways than one. But then when you get into it, there's a lot of jealousy, I think, from places you don't really expect it. It can be tricky and hit you like a slap to the face if you're not actively watching out for it, and that's the only thing I don't like about it. "Other than that... Being in a relationship, caring for another person, looking after them... it's a great feeling. I can honestly say I'm addicted, especially the looks on their face when they just look so... in love. So happy. That's something I try not to take away, but I want to give that look to everybody, and when you're in a relationship with someone there's that commitment you can't break - but I do it anyway. And it ends up taking away from the person I'm already in a relationship with, and thus the cycle continues." A heavy sigh. "Maybe Arciel is my chance to try and break the cycle. Who knows. If I can meet the right person I'm willing to try." What are your goals for the future? Short-term and long-term. "First thing's first: find a place to stay. Don't know how it'd look for someone my age to be sleeping in one of those pokemon hostels, but we'll see." He ticks them off on his fingers as he goes. "Long-term goal: get little guy trained up enough that he evolves big and strong and maybe I could pick up some delivery routes or something that way too. I'm not the kind to shy away from hard work." With a roll of his shoulders, Jedah shrugs. "Didn't think too much aside from that. I suppose once I actually get into working research, then some more'll crop up - for now though I'll just take things as they come." A pause, and he continues on with, "It's probably only wishful thinking, but it'd be nice to be able to get pokemon Gigantamaxing here, too. When I spent a bit of time in Galar that was one of the things I really liked about it; nothing like watching your favorite pokemon get big and start kicking things around, right?" If you could be a Pokemon, what species or typing would you choose and why? "Flying," Jedah answers immediately. He taps at the pokeball on his hip again, but out of respect for the interview doesn't release the pokemon into the room. "There's something about being able to go where you want, when you want; feeling the wind whip through your hair, the sun on your face... maybe do a barrel roll or something for kicks. There's a freedom in that, and I can appreciate its beauty." He looks almost wistful, like such a thing is just out of reach. "As for species... that's hard to say. I'm a fan of all flying types, and I figure even if they have their well known weaknesses they adapt easily enough. I suppose with little guy here I'd have to say the Rookidee line - catch me alone and my answer will probably be different, haha." What do Pokemon mean to you? "Pokemon are a lot of things, I think, and that's the great thing about them. They can be partners, workers, motivation to become the best person that you could possibly be... but on the other hand," He leans his head over a little with enunciation. "They can also be incredibly destructive tools. I think the balance of power is incredibly interesting, because when you think about it they could very easily turn around and be like 'no, I'm not doing this and I'm going to have you for dinner'. But they don't - at least to my knowledge a lot of them don't - and that kind of inherent trust that's endured all this time is really fascinating. I'm not saying I'd go so far as to test the boundaries and the limitations of that trust, but just the concept in itself is interesting to me. I'd like to explore that, someday." Anything else you'd like to tell us about before you go? Jedah rakes a hand through his hair and gives the interviewer a small grin. "Nothing else unless there's something you want to tell me?" At the stuttering from the person seated at the desk he laughs and shakes his head. "No? All right then. Hope to hear from you soon."

Appearance

Height 6'05" / 195cm Build Muscular Hair Color Dark brown with a few silver strands Eye Color Hazel

Jedah sports a tanned complexion overall with a few scars here and there on his skin. He's got a toned physique and dresses comfortably in clothes that inadvertently show this in predominantly neutral to black colors. His facial hair is well trimmed and he normally sports a fade haircut except for the times he's gotten too busy to manage it, and then it grows out a little unruly. When he walks, stands around or even talks to people he tends to take up a lot of room inadvertently, and his resting face can be a little intimidating to the people that don't know him - or the people that have made him angry. Aura It's a dim, calming blue. For the most part it remains relatively still except for the occasional flutter, as though from a breeze on the wind. Rarely does it flare up except in angry, and then it burns bright and hot like a deep, electric blue.

Skills, Abilities, & Notoriety

STANDARD SKILLS Agility 0 Charisma 15 Cooking 5 Crime 0 Dexterity 15 Farming 0 Fishing 0 Gaming 0 Luck 0 Mining 0 Performance (Type) 0 Profession (Type) 0 Stamina 15 Stealth 0 Strength 15 Other 0 POWER SKILLS Aura 0 Psychic 0 Abilities Ability N/A NOTORIETY Reputation 0 Fame 0 Alignment 0 - Neutral Other Notes N/A Pokemon Starter Option Hard Mode Option A - M Rookidee, Brave, Huge!, Egg Move: Sky Attack, Ability: Big Pecks OOC or IC? OOC Gem Spending? N/A OOC Info Played By Whimsae Face Claim Reaper/Gabriel Reyes from Overwatch

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You have received...
50 PD, x2, & x2!

	Rookidee Lv5
		5 Energy
	Huge!	Brave
	Big Pecks
MOVES
Sky Attack, Peck, Leer, Power Trip

STATS
HP: 10	Atk: 0	Def: 0
SpA: 0	SpD: 0	Spe: 0
NOTES
Personality, Tags, will scroll