Joel

# Joel Thompson

### Relative(s)

Harris; though not by blood. His mother, Hannah Thompson, is in the Galar Region but he has little to no contact with her.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Gold

Joel is a trainer from the Galar region, and a survivor of the Darkest Day. He's come to Kairos to train to become the best he can be in order to right the wrongs that have been done to him.

## History

A survivor of the Darkest Day in the Galar Region. Was raised by a scientist named Harris who participated unwittingly in Rose's work. Joel saw Harris as a sort of mentor, learning everything about Pokemon he could from Harris. With Rose being arrested, many scientists who worked under him were also brought under arrest, whether they were knowing of their involvement or not. Harris, being rather high up in the hierarchy of Macros Cosmos, was sentenced to life imprisonment. With nothing to Joel's name but his trusty Larvesta, Afterburner, he would venture to the region of Kairos to grow and learn to become the best trainer he could be, all so he could bust Harris out of jail.

## Appearance

Outside of the picture, there's not much more to add regarding Joel. He does have a number of scars, mostly from his trainings, but very specific ones, located on his nose, right hand, and left shoulder are from his fleeing during the Darkest Day. Joel is rather muscular, as he puts himself through the same grueling training regime as his own Pokemon. He constantly has a stern look on his face, making him seem very unapproachable. He tends to keep his hair tied back in a ponytail, rarely letting it down.

## Personality

Joel is rather hard on his friends and Pokemon, as he believes it's the way to bring about the best in others. His training regimes are harsh, enough to draw concern from passerby. His Pokemon don't actually mind the conditions however, as many of them wish to help him fulfill his goal, and he always makes sure to inform them of his intentions before they join. Joel chooses to keep most of his Pokemon unevolved, only evolving them when they wish to. Joel on the surface treats people with kindness and care, but believes in a "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" mentality. After the arrest of Harris, Joel is very untrusting of people, and will take time to open up to anyone. Uncaring of the challenge presented before him, Joel will never back down. He is stubborn, goal-oriented, but above all, though he is not the most social, when he does grow to like someone, he truly gives his all to protect them.

## Ace Pokémon and Team

Currently, Joel's main partner is Afterburner, the Larvesta. His Pokemon roster is small at the moment, but other notable Pokemon include Typhoon the Wingull, and Copperhead the Onix.

## Foes

The political structure of the Galar Region; and all corrupt politicians in general; as well as anyone who intentionally backed Rose, and anyone who intentionally threw the innocent scientists in prison.

## Goals

Joel intends to bust Harris out of jail once he becomes the strongest trainer in Kairos. However, his lust for revenge doesn't stop there. After he saves Harris, Joel intends to tear the entire Galar region league's political system to the ground, freeing all the innocent scientists like Harris, and imprisoning everyone who dared to ruin his life.