Raize

Raize the Liepard is an ex-member of Team Pioneer, and one of the founding members of the Pioneers. He often serves as the chef at the clubhouse in Savan Town.

## Personality

Raize initially presents himself as a very carefree individual, facing most situations with a sly smile and a short quip. He is friendly with many Pokémon, including Team Cheer, and it takes a lot in order to faze him and actually agitate him. However, any who decide to push their luck and risk endangering themselves and/or others that Raize does indeed have a limit, and will be insistent that the reckless actions be stopped, like when encouraging Riley to eat when they first arrived at Savan Town, or force the individual into a situation where said actions cannot be performed, such as ordering that Ralph be tied up when Ralph attempts to use Metronome in his house.

Along with a very smug nature, Raize is also very self-aware of how he acts and how others perceive him. While he doesn’t appreciate comments like being called "The town bicycle" by Purrloin, he doesn’t mind others finding him attractive unless the attraction becomes too unhealthy, as evidenced by his early exchanges with Ralph where he’d tease the Munchlax, and even enjoys the attention somewhat, insisting to the Pioneering Clubhouse that he is "suave, not cute".

However, underneath his carefree yet friendly facade, Raize has a deep feeling of responsibility, and will force himself to do whatever he considers necessary if others won’t do it, regardless of how it will affect him. This sense of responsibility also causes him to be short-sighted at times, attempting to eliminate the problem itself without thinking of any potential after-effects, like when he planned to kill the leader of the Shadow Scavengers, thinking that would solve the problem rather than considering what’d happen when the bandits lost their leader.

Raize, despite his friendly demeanour, keeps his true feelings to himself, only sharing them with those he really trusts. For example, how deeply the act of having to kill Tiber, his husband, affected him, or how he considers himself in a position where he can’t show weakness because he’s a hero that was placed on a pedestal.

## Important connections

* Riley - Raize had helped Riley to overcome some of his bad habits, particularly making sure that Riley doesn’t starve himself. Riley also is possessed by Raize's late husband, though there’s been no interaction between him and Riley since he learned that fact.
* Ralph - Before he met Mawile, Ralph had a very one-sided attraction to Raize. While Raize was agitated at times with how desperate the Munchlax could get, Raize would put up with it, and even tease him when he was in a good mood. After Ralph met Mawile and apologised to Raize for how he'd been acting towards him and that he's found someone else, Raize said that he was happy for them.
* Tucker - Raize is closest with Tucker out of any member of Team Cheer. It started with Raize simply finding the timid Poochyena cute. However, after bonding via their appreciation for cute outfits, and taking Tucker on as an "apprentice" in the ways of using cuteness, they became extremely close. Close to the point that Raize would be willing to open up with Tucker about some of his more negative feelings.
* Houndoom - Part-time employer. Houndoom occasionally works as a cook in the Clubhouse, under Raize's supervision. Raize was the one to give him the nickname "Horny" for *entirely pure reasons*.
* Tiber - Husband/Killer. The two were happily married and worked together in Team Pioneer. However, following Tiber's change into The Conqueror, Raize took the burden upon himself to kill the tyrannical Lucario, slitting his throat. Despite this, however, Raize still has strong feelings for Tiber, as evidenced by his visits to Tiber's grave, where he’d sing the Moonlight Cantata.
* Pangoro - Ex-teammate/partner. Following the disbandment of Team Pioneer, the two founded the Pioneering Club together. Despite the clashing of their personalities, such as when Raize's smug, calm personality contrasts against when Pangoro is trying to be serious, they deeply trust each other.
* Lord Zeal - Ex-teammate. No known interactions between them to determine their dynamic.
* Kommo-o - Ex-teammate. No known interactions between them to determine their dynamic.
* Blaze - Colleague. Blaze has shown attraction to Raize on numerous occasions, and it is implied that they have been intimate with each other in the past. However, while Raize likes Blaze, it is unlikely he reciprocates his feelings.
* Florence - Old friend. The two had met while Raize was a member of Team Pioneer. Like many others, Raize shows a liking for Florence, but not to the point of giving the Toxtricity free food or drink when he asks.
* Noibat - Guardian. Raize understands that Noibat wants to get strong in order to repay Raize for taking care of him, and is willing to let Noibat do so, as long as he doesn’t put himself in danger.
* Purrloin - Relation unknown. Purrloin is close enough to Raize for her to be allowed into his home. However, they aren’t on the best of terms, with Purrloin often insulting Raize.

## Trivia

* Raize claims in Session 10 that he lived on the Sand Continent and was originally born on the Water Continent. Then, the "The Tale of Team Pioneer" story in the Discord server confirms that he was found by Tiber and Pangoro in a forest outside of Baram Town, an area from Super Mystery Dungeon that is on the Air Continent.
* As of now, it is unconfirmed whether the things that Raize kills have a 100% chance of possessing another being after death. (Referring to a joke along the lines of "We know what happens when Raize kills things.")

## Quotes

* "I will ask you to put that meat away. Goodness, I've never told a man THAT before." - Session 2
* "Your tears sustain me." - Session 3
* "If there's going to be any noises inside of my house at night, it's either going to be Noibat or me." - Session 10
* "Come along, Horny." - Session 50
* "It's funny...and sad. We were put on pedestals without even realising it. But, when you reach that point, all you do is yearn for when you used to be...what you used to be. Don't become a hero, Tucker. I believe it's the worst punishment anyone could ever put on you." - Session 56