Elena Roan; Battle Tactics Teacher

[Elena Roan]

Name: Elena Roan
Age: 35
Appearance: She is fairly tall, standing at about 5'10", and has a healthy, well-developed figure. Regardless of the weather and time of the year, she looks as though she has a tan. Despite a few rumors floating around that she uses a tanning bed, this is, in fact, her natural skin tone. She simply has a naturally darker complexion. Her hair is blonde, with lime-green highlights on the tips of her bangs. She keeps it shoulder-length and tied up in the back, though, regardless, it's usually fairly messy. She doesn't really put much effort into taking care of it or making it look good...beyond using shampoo to clean it and occasionally dying the tips, of course. Her eyes are blue, and reflect the years of experience that landed her the position she has today.

The outfit she is most commonly seen wearing is...unique, to say the least. The best anyone can come up with in order to describe it is that it's a very elaborate and colorful kimono-style outfit, consisting of a robe with various shades of red and pink, and another robe worn over it like a coat, which consists of multiple shades of blue with a green trim. The sleeves, though large, do not cover her hands. Completing the outfit are a pair of leather boots. She is constantly seen carrying two things around; a large decorative feather fan and a large tome that opens up to reveal what seems to be two books...she uses this for taking notes. While will can occasionally be seen without the tome, she is always seen carrying the fan. Over all, she has the look of some sort of exotic princess, or something similar. Regardless, she never seems to care whenever she attracts attention, which happens quite often.

Personality: Elena can easily be summed up as "strict, but friendly". Both in and out of class, she is quick to criticize any flaws she notices during a battle, but does so in a constructive manner, and avoids hurting the feelings of others as much as possible. She is also extremely harsh on those who try to cheat in any way, or otherwise sabotage a battle. Usually, she is very calm and collected, with little, if any things that are actually capable of making her angry. Among these few things, however, is bullying. If she sees anyone mistreating someone in any way, whether they be a Pokemon or another person, she is quick to unleash her wrath upon them. If need be, she will even interrupt a battle if she believes one of the battlers is taking things too far. One thing she loves to see more than anything else is for a Pokemon to defeat opponents stronger than them. Whether it's because of a type disadvantage or a simple difference in power, nothing delights her more than seeing the underdog come out on top.

While she often comes off as overly strict and can seem difficult to approach, she is actually fairly friendly toward those who take the time to get to know her, if not a bit...eccentric and overly curious. She enjoys helping students, and is always eager to give them advice if ever come seeking it. She also enjoys seeing her students forming bonds with their Pokemon, and will praise those who manage to form an especially tight bond. On the other hand, she despises those who treat Pokemon as tools used for battling, and will barely acknowledge their existence. In battle, she is a fierce and calculating opponent. She always thinks several steps ahead, and it's extremely rare that she loses. Should a student actually defeat her in a battle, they will forever earn her respect...of course, very few have ever even come close to doing so. Regardless, one thing that she will always try to drill into the minds of her students during classes is to try and anticipate their opponent's moves. If they can do that, then even a Pokemon with a massive type disadvantage can come out on top. She is also prone to experimenting in battles, and enjoys coming up with combinations of various attacks and giving them overly-dramatic names.

Elena is, of course, not without a few quirks and flaws. There are times when she can over-analyze a situation, thus making them seem more complicated than they really are. As such there have been times when she has been caught off guard because a sollution to a certain problem had turned out to be surprisingly simple. Also, even though she has aged rather gracefully and looks great for someone in her mid 30s, her age is somewhat of a sore spot for her. After all, just because she looks young doesn't mean she always feels that way. A very good way to get onto her bad side is to comment on her age, especially if the word "old" is included in said comment. She is also an open and proud lesbian, but aside from some occasional harmless toward another female, whether she be a student or staff member, she never seems to make any efforts to get into a relationship with anyone. When she does find herself attracted to someone, however, she will be surprisingly casual about confessing her feelings and asking them out. If they reject her, then that will be the end of it, but should they reciprocate, she can be surprisingly affectionate. Last but not least, she is a huge fan of all things related to ninja and samurai. This even extends to her Pokemon, whom she has named after famous historical samurai and ninja. If someone gets her started on either subject, they're in for a very long fangirl rant.

History: Elena's life has been a fairly exciting one. She was born in the Hoenn Region to a a pair of breeders, the second of two children. Her childhood was one of happiness, often surrounded by Pokemon and learning much about them even at a young age. As she grew up, she expressed interest in becoming a Pokemon Trainer. However, her parents had hopes of her becoming a breeder like them. Even her brother, older than her by three years, and planned on taking over their breeding ranch once he was old enough. Elena was insistent, however. Eventually, her parents broke down and reluctantly agreed to let her go on a Pokemon journey, under the condition that, if she didn't succeed, she'd have to come home and become a breeder like her parents and brother. Despite their differences, she and her family still cared deeply for one another. Thus, after many heart-felt farewells, she set off.

Elena did rather well as a trainer. Like many new trainers, she had a bit of a long and rocky start. However, between her knowledge of Pokemon and rather vast imagination, once she got rolling, there was little that could stop her. Her first Pokemon was a Tailow, as she opted to go without the "starter" Pokemon that many chose from their region's respective labs. The first Pokemon she capture with her Tailow was, of all things, an Oshawott. Apparently, a trainer had brought him over from the Unova region and released him into the wild for one reason or another. Regardless, she was pleased with the new and unusual Pokemon, and he quickly became her strongest battler, while she remained closest to her Tailow, due to starting with him. Between the two of them, Elena was able to catch other Pokemon and, eventually, went on to challenge the Hoenn league. Each Gym Battle was greater than the last, yet Elena was able to win each one

Eventually, she went up against the Elite Four. They were, naturally, the toughest opponents she had ever faced. It was especially tough because she couldn't heal between battles. However, she was able to over come them as well. Finally, there came the Champion...the greatest trainer in the Hoenn Region. Not only would this would be her greatest fight of all time, but it was such a big deal that it was broadcast live all over the region. The battle was intense. Each time she thought she had gained the upper hand, the Champion somehow regained it. Both of them were relentless, and for a while, it seemed like it would be anyone's game. However, the Champion, in the end, proved too great. With two Pokemon still remaining, he was able to take down the last of Elena's Pokemon, thus defending his title. Even though she lost, she still gained a lot of fame for her skill as a trainer. Many up and coming trainers looked up to her, and, thus, Elena was able to return home with no regrets. She had made it farther than most trainers could ever dream of, and she was truly content with that.

For the next several years Elena remained at home, helping her brother run the ranch. Once in a while, she would find herself itching for a battle, however, this she would often go on "mini-journey's". The Hoenn League was the first and only one she challenged, but this didn't stop her from visiting and battling trainers in other regions. Her family, having watched her battle, no longer objected to her going off, as they had long since been impressed with the skills she developed. Once in a while, someone will come up to her, either asking her for advice or asking her to help train them. She usually accepted, and found enjoyment in helping other trainers better themselves. After a while, she'd return home for a few more years, then eventually go off again. Eventually, she was approached by someone from Pokemon Academy, and, due to her reputation as a highly skilled battler, was offered a position as a teacher who specialized in battle training. Naturally, she couldn't say no. Thus, here she is, and she couldn't be happier.

Classes: teaches Battle Tactics

Pokemon:

Samurott
Nickname: Musahi
Gender: Male
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Extra Moves: Aerial Ace


Swellow
Nickname: Kojiro
Gender: Male
Type: Normal/Flying
Ability: Guts
Extra Moves: Steel Wing


Absol
Nickname: Masamune
Gender: Male
Type: Dark
Ability: Super Luck
Extra Moves: Hone Claws


Ninjask
Nickname: Goemon
Gender: Male
Type: Bug/Flying
Ability: Speed Boost
Extra Moves: Aerial Ace


Bisharp
Nickname: Hanzo
Gender: Male
Type: Dark/Steel
Ability: Defiant
Extra Moves: X-Scissor


Ninetails
Nickname: Chiyome
Gender: Female
Type: Fire
Ability: Flash Fire
Extra Moves: Energy Ball

[Lazarus]

Approved, cant wait for classes to start