Sylphie (Sylvian Grey)

Picrew created by Iwose

## History

Despite growing up surrounded by Pokémon, Sylphie was never all that interested in befriending them. They were very powerful and interesting, but that was the problem. Sylphie saw many who used Pokémon's strength as a crutch, refusing to acknowledge what they could do to solve their own problems. She feared falling into the same path, so she was wary of partnering up with any Pokémon before becoming strong on her own. To stave off the feeling of missing out on being a trainer, she decided to study Pokémon until then.

Having worked with Alexander and others throughout college, Sylphie was distressed to learn that the professor that inspired her and her friends to research Paradox Pokémon was long dead, and had been dead long before they had even met what they thought was their mentor.

However, with this knowledge came the realization that the group was one of the few people with the know-how and motivation to find paradox Pokémon. Despite her professor's accident having to do with paradox Pokémon, Sylphie trusts enough in her strength to pursue her goal with determination.

Among her friends she is the least experienced as a Pokémon trainer given her attitude on strength. However, after a mysterious encounter with an Unown and the odd powers and knowledge that came with it, she is more intrigued by Pokémon than ever before, and feels she has enough strength to not overly rely on them. It helps that most of them are cute.

The original library she and her friends ran burned down, so she joined them in Kairos to rebuild and continue their goals.

## Appearance

Sylphie's bangs almost always cover up at least one of her eyes, and obscures the other one even if she's wearing a hair clip. A book with various notes can be found in her arms at all times, and if you look carefully you may spot the hilt of a rapier. Though she's not a physical attacker, she likes using melee skills when she can - she's more athletic than her bookworm aesthetic would make you think.

When she bothers a bit more with her appearance, her right eye is slightly more visible than usual.

(First three picrews were created by Iwose, fourth created by 엑스트라A)

## Personality

Soft spoken and polite, Sylphie comes across as a kind if naïve trainer. Most conflicts with her end quickly due to her easygoing and easily forgiving attitude. Unfortunately for her opponents, underneath all the pleasantries she is obsessed with becoming stronger and aquiring new knowledge. If the opportunity arises to fight, she will not hesitate and will go for it eagerly. She doesn't wish ill will on anyone, she just enjoys the prospect of testing her strength against someone else. Pokémon impress her, and Sylphie tries her best to make sure she doesn't use them as a 'crutch' for her own abilities in battle. An academic, Sylphie sees her strength in combat as a tool to go to dangerous places to learn more about them. She also believes fighting someone one on one is a great way to get to know them, and to her friends' chagrin she will try to spar them whenever she can.

## Ace Pokemon and Team

Flying Bird the Unown - the first Pokémon Sylphie teamed up with - it doesn't emote much, but they have a surprisingly strong friendship.

## Friends

Alexander the Abjurer - one of her colleagues and close friends. She trusts him to back her up in a fight, even when he complains about it.

## Goals

To create a team and library with her colleagues, and then to maybe find Paradox Pokémon.

Sylphie would also like to learn about how Kairos works - delve into mysteries and maybe fight a strong Pokémon or several.