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[golisolation]

〈 PLAYER INFO 〉
NAME: Zorn
AGE: 29
JOURNAL: n/a
IM / EMAIL: Discord: Zanono#5772
PLURK: ZornSable
RETURNING: No

〈 CHARACTER INFO 〉
CHARACTER NAME: Guzma
CHARACTER AGE: 22 (non-canon, but we have hints)
SERIES: Pokémon Sun and Moon
CHRONOLOGY: Right before he goes into Ultra Space
CLASS: Unsettled
HOUSING: Open to being housed in Maurtia Falls, instead of Heropa. He can be housed with others, or alone. I'm easy, but if you have any mercy at all for other people, then you'll house him alone.

BACKGROUND:
Here ya go!

PERSONALITY:

"Wanna see what destruction looks like? Here it is in human form—it's your boy Guzma!"

Guzma is a man who is forthright with his violent and arrogant tendencies, who passes out threats like a canvasser does fliers, and likewise gifts those he deems worthy of it an ass-kicking. As the leader of Team Skull (a renegade group of delinquents who bring mischief to the islands of Alola), he has quite a name and repuation for himself. However, while most of the grunts of the group are no more threatening than a gnat trying to divebomb your face, Guzma is quite different. The group finds solidarity in that they are seen as rejects of society, despite the fact they see it as society failed them; not the other way around. Ya boi Guzma, though? He takes it to a whole 'nother level.

He earned the respect of all its members—beyond just being the leader and founder—by being a frighteningly strong trainer. One who has seemingly not seen defeat since his founding of Team Skull. Brandishing with him bug types, which are pokèmon oft seen as weak—not to mention greatly dismissed for their seeming lack of potential; Guzma truly proves his skill as a trainer with these types. Not to mention his ability to tap into the potential of those the general populace overlooks, something his pokèmon team shares with his grunts.

"The hated boss who beats you down, and beats you down, and never lets up... Yeah. Big bad Guzma is here!"

Pokèmon battles are not the only thing Guzma relies upon. There's many instances that implies Guzma is a very hands-on disciplinarian, to those who oppose him, but also his own grunts. It's clear he has major anger issues, especially if things don't go according to plan. Even more so when he fails his own expectations. Every time he loses a battle, he's been seen beating himself in the head, and yelling at himself (notably in the third person, but more on that later). Even his own throne has dents in the armrests where he has slammed his fists down in anger. However, despite all this anger, he's primarily seen smiling and laughing. However, don't let that confuse you. They are not grins or guffaws of a joyful man, quite the opposite, actually.

For all Guzma may look and seem like a fool, using slang, and carrying himself like a street thug—he's actually a pretty dark individual with a sad past. He comes from a broken home, with an abusive father. This is where a lot of his anger comes from. In his long since abandoned bedroom, he has many bronze trophies, and a singular silver one, which greatly implies his struggle to be the best. Something as an adult he brags about endlessly, whether or not it might be true. He has an insatiable need to be in control. Be the strongest. Be recognized. It's with these unmet needs he strives ever forward, trying to prove himself to everyone. Even if his means of which are less than savory.

In fact, Guzma could not care less about what others think in regards to his methods. See, since no one would recognize his ability in a positive light, he forces it through fear. He loves intimidating people, beating them down, and trampling them. No one who has lost to him could deny his strength, and it's through this brutish way he's lived his life. Well, he started living his life like this since when he completed his island challenge, and was denied the position of captain. One could claim that was the start of his downward spiral, and while that's patently untrue, it certainly was a swift kick to his descent.

Guzma finds the traditions of Alola old and stupid. They had failed him, and like those on his team, failed them as well. Even if the grunts are actually made up of people who had in fact failed the trial, they don't quite see it that way. They weren't good enough for society, and so in turn society isn't good enough for them. This makes Team Skull's main agenda—at least to the populace—to hinder the practice of the Island Trial as much as possible. If they can discourage others from it, they might be able to put it to rest completely. If they weren't good enough for the trial, no one else needed to be.

"Guzma! What is wrong with you?!"

You see, Guzma went through life trying to prove himself to those around him, trying to cut a plot in life for himself. He wanted to be worth something to someone, but it seemed like no matter how much he tried, it was never good enough. It's greatly believed that his third-person, self-directed scolding he does upon failure, is a remnant of his dad's abuse. He was never good enough for him, and so every failure is worse in his head, then they are in reality. When he ran away from home, it was after his father attempted to "set him straight". What exactly it was about is never disclosed, but the encounter ended with Guzma winning the fight, and running away from home, never to return till years later.

For as hard as he tries to be, and as tough as he wants others to see him as, in reality he wants to be accepted, and acknowledged. While one would hesitate to call him soft, he's not the unfeeling, emotionless bastion he'd likely want people to believe he is. It ultimately comes down to the fact he needs validation from other people. Since what he needs was never given, he's decided to take it the only way he knows how. Even if it leads him to be somewhat manipulated into a plot that's way over his head. He'll do anything, even jeopardize the safety of himself and others, if it means he'll get what he needs emotionally.

"It was like I became somebody else, and I finally felt what fear feels like! It was terrifying!"

Willingly he puts himself and his grunts in danger through his reckless need to be valued for his ability, not even fully disclosing the details of which to Plumeria, his second in command. Accepting to work for Lusamine merely because she was the first adult to acknowledge him. He took up assisting her in her plot regarding the Ultra Beasts—despite how obviously dangerous they are, and what it might mean for not just himself, but all of Alola. It isn't until he jumps into the wormhole, and has a run in with the ultra beast Nihilego, that he claims to have finally felt fear. Anger has always been his shield, even when his father was abusing him, but the Nihilego was a game changer. It's there that he rethinks his involvement, not to mention what he's been doing this whole time with Team Skull, and decides to back out on his side, and change.

He does eventually dissolve Team Skull, seeing as what they were doing was pointless in the grand scheme of things. Especially, when there were greater dangers at play than not being valued by society for not following tradition. While he more or less remains the same on the outside: tough, arrogant, and brash, he seemingly has gotten a bit softer after getting knocked down a few pegs by the main character, as well as his run in with the ultra beasts. Not to mention how his old master reached out to him, aiming to help him become a better trainer, as well as manage his anger.

Ultimately, Guzma isn't the Big Bad Boss he tries to make himself out to be, but instead is a man wrapped up in the cycle of abuse. Letting his anger at the unfairness of the cards dealt to him fuel him recklessly through life. He's a man who tried and failed by tradition, misplaced his anger, and let it propel him down a path of self-destruction. Fortunately for him, his path was not one he couldn't recover from. Even though he had pushed away those who he did not believe valued him—once he broke free from his rebellious shackles, those he left behind were there to accept and help him. Assisting him in seeing the error of his ways, and growing as a person.

POWER:

POKÉMON:

Guzma will be keeping 4 of his Pokémon. All can grow in levels over time, but it will take a lot of training to do so. Training being along the lines of extensive fighting/battling with either opponents of similar or greater strength, or Pokémon. Probably something around 3-5 levels a month depending on how extensive the training would be that month.

His Pokémon are:

Golisopod, a giant bipedal isopod-like monster that has primarily water-based abilities other than his physical attacks and strength.

Ariados, a spider-like monster that has a lot of poison-based abilities, and can use webbing and the like to trap foes. It specializes in sneak attacks, and weakening its opponents with debilitating toxins.

Masquerain, a moth-like monster that uses more special attacks like wind and ice to take down its foes. Light and fragile, it's a more speedy ranged attacker.

Pinsir, a bipedal stag beetle-like monster, who uses more physical attacks fight. It has more physical strength, and it's less agile, but uses its incredibly strong pincers on its heads to crush its opponents.

BUG TYPE POWERS:

This goes into three parts, inspired by three different bug type Pokémon.

Diamond Carapace: This draws from Golisopod, Guzma's favorite Pokémon and his starter. Golisopod are known for their diamond-hard carapaces, and so Guzma at will can turn his skin into being carapace-like. Making him impervious to most attacks, but it is not an automatic thing! He has to consciously do this, or he'll otherwise take damage like an ordinary human. It's not his entire body either, though he can do all of it. However, it takes a lot more energy to do his entire body, compared to, say, a single limb.

Spider Climb: Based off of Ariados' ability to climb nearly any surface, this is also inspired by Spider-Man's wall climb. Using the similar logic of bonding molecules to stay connected to surfaces, this is something else Guzma has to do at will—but also stop at will. He might do it accidentally, or might not be able to stop it when he wants to. It's a matter of learning how to control it, and what exactly activates it, and how.

Bug Pheromones: This is based off of the Ultra Beast Pheromosa, who uses pheromones to inspire awe in those around her. However, in Guzma's case this is more to control insect/arachnid related things (even Pokémon and sentient bug-people, should the player give the permission of course!). It will be following the typical pheromone responses found in most insects (alarm, aggregation, food trail, etc). However, this is more emotion based, and until he can learn to fully control it (via learning to control his emotions HA!), this will more likely be a curse than anything else.

For example: should Guzma feel panicked, he'll release an alarm pheromone. Giving a signal to any arachnids, insects, and what not to attack what might be causing his state of fear. Feelings of hunger might make him release a food trail pheromone, and thus cause those affected by it to either follow him to where food might be, or they may attempt to bring him food. Like the food loyal bugs they are!

Basically, Guzma is more or less King of The Bugs, but has no idea how to control any of this pheromone business at all, and it'll definitely take him a while to get this under proper control.

Destruction (in Human Form):

Guzma basically will be like a hulk who doesn't turn green. He gets pissed, and this amplifies his strength. Otherwise he has normal human strength. Based on this Marvel strength scale, annoyance and irritation would get him to Athlete level, being pissed off will get him to Peak Human, but being utterly enraged will get him to Super Human. However, his body itself is not any more durable than a normal human. So, while he might be able to dish out incredible feats of strength, he will still take damage from whatever he might be doing. Punching a brick wall to smithereens? His hand would take some horrific damage from that unless he had his Diamond Carapace active.

But, when someone's pissed off, they're less likely to think about such preparation, so this power is most definitely a double-edged sword.

〈 CHARACTER SAMPLES 〉
COMMUNITY POST (VOICE) SAMPLE:

Yo! Attention fellow ImPorts, it's ya boy Guzma!

[He pauses a moment, as if making sure he's got people's attention, like what he has to say is somehow important. Well, he thinks everything he has to say is important on some level, but whatever.]

This shit really connected to y'all? Awful convenient—or inconvenient, huh? Guess y'all better get used to hearing from ya boy on the regular. That's right, big bad Guzma ain't gonna be letting this shit fall into disuse.

[Great news for you guys...]

So! If you ain't looking for a beat down, I suggest you make yourself useful. I just showed up, and while I ain't no weakling who ain't got a clue on how to deal with being brought here suddenly, may as well do some info gathering, yeah?

I suggest you cough up what useful shit you got to share. Don't go wasting my time, yo. I'm in the mood to kick some ass, so if you wanna just hand me an excuse to smash your dumbass into the ground, I ain't gonna stop you.

But those of you who got something between them ears of yours, y'know, a little bit of sense? A brain, maybe. You'll realize right quick what a good idea it is to get on the big bad boss' good side.

So, hurry it up, I ain't known for my patience.

LOGS POST (PROSE) SAMPLE:

TDM top level!

FINAL NOTES:

Got nothing!