Argent Bask

Argent Bask, Breeder of Champions™️ is a newcomer to Kairos, but he intends to be the breeder of the fastest rideable pokemon in the Region.

## History

Brought up on a pokemon ranch, Argent always knew he was going to be a breeder. His entire family are breeders. He specializes in fast pokemon, breeding racers. His pride and joy was an ornery Ponyta he brought up to a promising Rapidash with the aid of his family. After a horrifying tragedy took the life of Charmer, Argent left his family ranch and is now out exploring Kairos, looking for a purpose, a name, and relief from the pain of loss.

## Appearance

Argent is short, barely hitting five feet tall, with a broad build and dark skin marred by heavy burn scarring on the right side of his face. His hair is curly and perpetually messy, and his blue clothes are rumpled and worn. He has all the markings of a hayseed straight from the farm, though luckily he doesn't smell like he's in his barn clothes, instead smelling lightly of cardamom and ginger. His left leg is locked straight, and makes a soft *ee-CHAK* sound with every step. He walks with the assistance of a fancy mahogany cane.

## Personality

Argent is genuine, warm, and friendly. He makes a concerted effort to cultivate a personality of humility, which clashes somewhat with his ambitious titling, but he's always the first to laugh at his personal absurdity. He's impulsive, and tends towards trusting people at their word. That all said, Argent is not without his serious moments, and even bouts of melancholy, particularly when the past is brought up, and prefers to focus on the here-and-now as opposed to reliving old wounds, both emotional and physical.

## Ace Pokémon and Team

* **Howitzer:** An excitable, powerful Arcanine who loves playtime, discovering new things, and you!
* **Raskova:** A proud Staraptor with an aggressive streak. She's claimed Argent as her personal trainer, and will abide his *suggestions*.
* **Gotz:** A placid and relaxed Mudbray who is brave and true in the face of danger... Largely because he's oblivious to it.
* **Locusta:** A helpful and excitable Scolipede who enjoys a good challenge!
* **Figueur:** An energetic Zebstrika. She isn't alive unless she's throwing her life to the wind.
* **Achille:** A cuddler of a Dragapult. He was a gift from Audelle, and is named after one of her ancestors.
* **Richthoven:** THE BARON OF THE SKIES, THE MIGHTY AND POWERFUL, THE PROUD AND SUPREME SALAMENCE... Would like his snackies please.
* **Queen Anne:** A relaxed and jovial Wailord who's just happy to be here thanks!
* **Yi:** A dutiful Lapras who's convinced he's the only one who actually gives a splash about Argent's safety and would like him to slow down please.

## Accomplishments

### Gym Badges

1. Stalwart Badge: Obtained in a dual battle with Ricky, winning by the skin of their respective teeth.
2. Eclipse Badge: Obtained in a dual battle with Longo, after forcing the Gym Leader to surrender.
3. Health Badge: Obtained in a solo battle, after a narrow loss made on his terms.
4. Spirit Badge: Obtained in a solo battle, after Locusta handily swept the majority of the enemy.
5. Perception Badge: Obtained in a solo battle, after the second attempt and a minor clerical error.
6. Oasis Badge: Obtained in a solo battle, after being surprisingly prepared for everything.
7. Mind Badge: Obtained in... Well, Everly was kind of drunk.
8. Vitality Badge: Obtained in a solo battle, after a series of deadly gambits and strategems.

## Friends

* **Adette Aegisworn**: Adette's a fellow racing enthusiast. She's new to the sport, but it's impossible not to see the passion she exhibits for maximum velocity and daredevil action.
* **Eiko Aoyama**: Argent doesn't really know why, but he implicitly trusts the Mika. He's not especially intrigued by her mysteriousness, but perhaps it's something to do with the fact that she's a religious figure that he accepts what she says as true and trusts her with his more honest self.
* **Camelia Blanke**: A kind soul who took a stranger in from the cold. Argent appreciates the charity she gave to a lost stray, and she's welcome to his home any time she needs anything.
* **Primrose Faye**: Prim's a little ray of sunshine, and endlessly helpful. He owes her after her assistance in wooing Audelle.
* **Ricky Felder**: Despite his dubious origins, Ricky is an honest figure(in his own way) and a stalwart combat partner. Argent respects his hustle.
* **Finris**: An aspiring racer, Finris contributed to Argent's ranch without needing anything in return, just out of sheer appreciation for being shown the thrill of racing. Argent won't soon forget it.
* **David Graves**: David is, to put it directly, a legit bro. He's a kind and generous soul, and Argent wants nothing but success for the man. Also he makes a damn fine burger.
* **Nedri Greening**: Nedri's reservedness clashes with Argent's boisterous energy, but behind that includes a different kind of thrillseeker, someone who's looking for the thrill of discovery and the next great breakthrough.
* **Briar Holst**: While their individual passions may differ, Briar is such a genuinely nice person that Argent can't help but like the loveable themby.
* **Longo**: While initial impressions were less than favourable, Argent has come to recognize Longo's passion and *joie de vivre*, and at the very least that earns him a place on the friends list.
* **Augustus "Gus" Merino**: Gus is a customer, but more than that he's been a great assistance in helping put the Racing League together, and Argent recognizes his desire for honesty and forthrightness.
* **Flynn Saunders**: The fashionisto has been a supporting figure in Argent's recent journey, and Argent appreciates the man's flair.
* **Audelle Sisyphorus**: Audelle's cold, aloof personality may seem a bit of a strange match for Argent, but he sees past that to her intensity, drive, and passion for her pokemon, and respects that deeply. They're dating now, and Argent can't be happier with someone that continually challenges him to be his best self.
* **Nathan Webb**: Nathan is a nice guy. He's got the whole bug thing going on, but that just means he's got something he deeply cares about, and Argent knows that feeling. He can respect the man's drive to help others, especially bugs.

## Goals

1. Start a Pokemon Ranch.
2. Dominate the racing scene of Kairos.
3. Sell rideable pokemon to Trainers across Kairos and elsewhere.
4. THE WORLD!

## Historical Name References

All of Argent's pokemon are named after 'badasses throughout history'. These are, with one notable exception, real-world badass people and machines that contributed to history. He's a huge history nerd.

* Howitzer (Arcanine): The Howitzer Gun, a category of artillery piece, which is an indirect-fire gun like a mortar.
* Raskova (Staraptor): Marina Raskova, leader of the 588th Soviet "Night Witches" night bomber regiment.
* Testudo (Torterra): The Testudo Formation, a Roman infantry formation common during siege assaults and situations where protection against projectiles was vital.
* Memphis (Skarmory): The Memphis Belle, a famous B17 'Flying Fortress' bomber.
* Spitfire (Talonflame): The Supermarine Spitfire, one of the most prolific British fighter planes in WWII.
* Figueur (Zebstrika): Marie-Thérèse Figueur, a Dragoon during the French Revolution that earned the nickname "Miss Unconstrained".
* Simo (Sawsbuck): Simo Häyhä, the Finnish sniper also known as "The White Death".
* Locusta (Scolipede): Locusta the Poisoner, a Gaulish poisoner that served directly under Emperor Nero.
* Tabei (Steelix): Tabei Junko, the first woman to summit Everest and the Seven Summits.
* Kelly (Dodrio): Ned Kelly, Australian bushranger and Robin Hood-esque figure.
* Queen Anne (Wailord): The Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of infamous pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard.
* Gotz (Mudsdale): Gotz von Berlichingen, also known as Gotz of the Iron Hand, 15th-century knight, poet, and author of the Swabian Salute(Look *that* one up, kiddies!).
* Hannibal (Donphan): Hannibal Barca, or simply Hannibal, Carthaginian general who nearly won the Second Punic War for Carthage.
* Nighthawk (Crobat): The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational stealth-capable aircraft.
* Yi (Lapras): Yi Sun-sin, Korean Admiral during the invasions of Japan who pioneered the use of a modernized Turtle Ship.
* Zheng (Gyarados): Zheng Yi Sao, Pirate Queen of the Chinese seas in the early 19th century.
* Bismarck (Metagross): Otto von Bismarck, statesman and Prussian foreign minister, the man who unified Germany.
* Pearl (Gabite): Pearl Hart, Canadian-born outlaw of the Old West, and outspoken feminist. One of the last stagecoach robbers of the Old West.
* Achille (Dragapult): Achille Sisyphorus, Kalosian airman and spy. One of Audelle's ancestors.
* Bishop (Corviknight): Billy Bishop, Canadian ace and highest-scoring Canadian or British ace during WWI.
* Richthofen (Salamence): Manfred von Richthofen, German flying ace and Ace-of-Aces during WWI, also known as The Red Baron.
* Edmund (Mamoswine): Sir Edmund Hilary, the first person to summit Everest.
* Huey (Tropius): The UH-1 "Huey" Iroquois, the most prolific helicopter in use during the Vietnam War.
* Zizka (Hydreigon): Jan Žižka, Hussite mercenary who never lost a battle despite being blind in one eye, and eventually both.
* Xerxes (Camerupt): Xerxes I of Persia, who was considered one of the great kings of the Classical Era. Commonly employed camel cavalry as anti-cavalry.