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Name/Screenname: Okosan Email/Messenger contacts: theapplianceofscience@live.co.uk Character: Professor Samuel 'Okosan' Oak Series: R/B/Y (but technically all of them, I guess.) What 'version' of your character (if applicable): Mostly game. Character's physical appearance: Oak is an older gentleman, fairly tall with a broad and slightly portly build. He is a natural brunette, but most of his hair has now greyed, which he occasionally dies blonde to give it a somewhat sandy look. He keeps his hair neatly trimmed, apart from one small cowlick that flicks up on his right side. He is rarely seen without his labcoat, and often wears rather subdued, comfortable clothing. Character's personality: Oak is fairly easy going, very rarely succombing to stress or worry, and is usually found in a cheerful mood. He is very rarely angered, but when he is, it tends to be furious. He is friendly and welcoming to practically everyone, and is amicable even when reprimanding those under his guidance, believing that manners are the most important factor when dealing with others. He is very intelligent and resourceful, however, he tends to be very absent minded, often forgetting rather simple things. This sometimes leads people to underestimate him at times, not realising just home formidable he can be. Character's history: Samuel was born to an average, but academically driven family, as the middle of three brothers. While the other two brothers turned towards public sector jobs, Samuel developed an interest in pokemon, taking after his own grandfather who was one of the first professional trainers in Kanto. He was first spurned on towards his goal when, as a child, he encountered the legendary pokemon Celebi. He was amazed that he had a chance to meet what turned out to be such a rare pokemon, and chronicled the meeting for future reference, and came up with the idea of cataloguing information on all known pokemon species. It was from this research that the pokedex was born. Samuel studied biology and ecology extensively throughout college and university, volunteering himself for every available course and placement, to the point where he became the leading authority on pokemon research. In his youth, Samuel would go on many expeditions firsthand, observing pokemon in their natural habitats, monitoring their behaviour and habits. Now that he has aged, he has dedecated his research to observing how pokemon interact with humans. He does that by managing pokemon distribution to new trainers. Character's abilities (don't godmode): Officially the most knowledgeable pokemon professor across all regions, at the forefront of all pokemon research. Has access to practically all pokemon, most importantly, a breeding stock of the Kanto starters that he hands out to new trainers. Is the original composer, and one of the editors of the pokedex.