Name: Sino Tenzai
Meaning: Sino's first name means nothing, but his last name means "Heavenly Terraced".
Age: 17
Date of Birth: July 19
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Trainer

Eyes: Blue
Hair: Medium length, slightly spiky. Sino normally wears his hair down most of the time with two strands covering his face.
Skin: Medium tan skin color. Sino has a crescent shaped scar on the back of his right shoulder.
Clothes: Sino wears a white shirt which has three buttons on the top. On top of the shirt he wears a dark grey jacket, which is most of the time left unbuttoned as it allows for "a breeze to go through". He normally keeps the sleeves up to avoid getting too hot from the heat on the island. He wears dark blue jeans and has a dark greyish chain that runs from one of his side belt loops downwards 3 inches and then curves back up and connects to his wallet in his back pocket. He wears grey running shoes that have a check mark on both sides.
Physique: Sino is a slim type figure, but has some slightly atheletic build too his body. Standing tall at 6' 3'' he is impressively large to short people and to normal height people he's "pretty tall." Underneath his shirt lies a four-pack(he's working on a six-pack) and his calves are above average size.
Height: 6' 3''
Weight 160 1bs
Other: None everything stated above

Personality:
Sino is usually a calm and collective person and lives his life day by day. He tends to analyze the situation and act based on reasoning, instincts, and base to base situations. Very friendly in nature, Sino will make allies with mostly anybody, but his trust is hard to earn and for those who have his trust he will protect them at all cost even if it means death. Sino is the most loyal to his friends and family and expects the same loyalty in return.

From time to time Sino can be arrogant and overexcited causing him to be annoying at times, but he will often apologize for his behavior at the end. During battles is mostly when he becomes slightly arrogant, but when he realize this he will try to stay calm to avoid causing a mistake that could cost him the battle or his life. He treats his Pokémon kindly and views them more as friends than pets or battle companions.

Talents/Flaws:
Talents:
Sino has quite a few talents that allow him to succeed as a trainer and as an individual. Sino is an excellent soccer player; allowing him the agility and stamina he needs to run long distances(if necessary). Sino also is surprisingly a good cook and can make a meal out of almost anything and can feed his Pokémon. Sino is able to understand his Pokémon well after being with them for a period of time and knows their basic needs and wants. During battles Sino analyzes his surroundings and has great improvisation skills.

Flaws:
Although usually calm, Sino has a tendency to act arrogant and overconfident about his abilities. This can sometimes lead to underestimating his opponents, leading to a major mistake or severe consequences.

Likes: Women, Soccer, Breeze, Thunderstorms, Traveling

Dislikes: Cleaning, Boredom, Being locked up in a room for too long

Known Family:
-Kiana Tenzai(Mother-Age 34)
-Sam Tenzai(Father-Age 40)

Dream: Sino dreams of catching all dog Pokémon, including the Legendary dogs. Also to travel the world and see every possible place there is as well as becoming part of the League in Johto.

Fighting Style: Sino's fighting style is mostly all about speed. Being a soccer player himself and a fast runner, Sino prides himself on quick attacks, quick dodging, and rapidly finishing off the opponent. The same goes for his Pokémon, fast and quick attacks. He trains his Pokémon to be quick allowing them to move rapidly around the field to give them the opportunity to strike first, fast, and hard. Sino also prefers to attack with long range attacks as well.
Proficiency: Adaptive

Biography:
Live and Learn. Not the best of strategies, but it helps you live on. Born in the city, well not really, actually born in a cruise ship; 16 years ago while on a cruise ship to the Johto region Kiana Tenzai was pregnant with a 8 month baby. She was having the time of her life, when in the middle of dance, her water broke. She was quickly rushed to the "hospital" room that was in the ship and a few minutes later her first and only son Sino Tenzai was born. His father, Sam Tenzai, was out right shocked and confused about what just happened, but was pleased that his son was finally born.

His family then settled down in the Johto region where his father had gotten a Job at the Pokemart near their house. As Sino grew up in the house he grew an interest in soccer and with constant begging and whining his father finally placed him in a local soccer league. Year after year Sino developed his skills as a soccer player, winning MVP twice in a row. It was on his 13th birthday where as a gift, Sino was given a Houndour as his first Pokémon.

Unfortunately it wasn't "love" at first sight; it was more of trainer not caring about Pokémon at first sight. Sino wanted nothing to do with the Houndour, constantly ignoring its whines and slamming the door on his face as the Houndour tried to follow Sino into his room. Sino's only concern at the time was his love for soccer and his soccer ball. As the years continued rolling forward, it would be on his 15th birthday where the bond between man and Pokémon would finally form.

Two years after Houndour had arrived in the house it was a bright and sunny day. The sun was glaring down on the city and the heat burning with the intensity of one thousand suns. A small black dog layed down on the porch watching as his master played soccer in the field with his friends. It felt lonely and unwanted, but yet he couldn't leave the house unless his master went with him. It was then when the sound of screaming and crying reached its ears as now the soccer field had turned into a disaster area.

A rogue Scyther had appeared and begun its cutting rampage of fury among the soccer players. With Sino being one of them, Houndour had jumped off the porch and raced towards the field to save his master. The Scyther spotting the incoming pooch went straight towards the dog; unfortunately the untrained and non battle ready dog was no match for the scyther. As the last blow from the scyther was about to be unleashed, the sound of ripping flesh could be heard. An injured Sino could be seen rolling on the ground with Houndour in his arms. Blood was dripping down Sino's arms and back from his right shoulder as he got up from the ground, swaying side to side. He wasn't sure why he saved his dog...he just did.

Houndour looked up at Sino and watched as his owner fell to the floor on his knees. Hatred filled the dog’s eyes as it turned towards the Scyther and unleashed a burning ember towards the green Pokémon sending it away once and for all. Looking towards Houndour, Sino simply kneeled there in amazement as the dog he had ignored for two years was saved by him and then saved him. Smiling as he looked at the dog, blackness overtook Sino as he fell to the floor.

Sino spent two days in the hospital and his only 24/7 companion was Houndour, whom had spent the whole time lying down by his side. The bond between trainer and Pokémon had formed during the two day hospital stay and a new chapter opened up in Sino’s life. Nicknaming the dog, Shadow, Sino began on a training quest with his dog to make him faster and stronger.

It was through the training where Sino discovered his passion for Pokémon and with the capturing of a Riolu, Sino had fully begun his path as a trainer. It was after doing some research on Pokémon when Sino decided to capture more dog Pokémon giving him the excuse to be able to travel the world. Gathering some of his belongings, his two beloved Pokémon, and his money, Sino set off into the world ready to explore the world.

If there was a better day to travel, today was not the day. Tremendous downpours pelted the white yacht as the seas made it sway side to side, the motion of the ship sending passengers to the bathroom. The outside deck was empty with the exception of a few people and water Pokémon playing outside with the rain on their backs. Towards the inner compartment of the ship on a distant corner a figure was lying down on a couch with his eyes clothes and mind and body resting. A small back dog could be seen curled up into a ball whining in a low tone as the swaying from side to side made the mutt sick.

A loud thud could be heard from the port side of the ship as a deep rough voice made its presence from the loudspeakers that hung up above. "Attention passengers we have now arrived on the island of Althea. Please exit the ship and obtain any baggage at the baggage claim in the front. Thank you." A yawn echoed through the ship as a pair of blue eyes opened stretching on the comfortable leather couch. The sound of four small paws hitting the floor could be heard as the due made its way out of the ship, saluting the crew members on their way out. A grin was seen on Sino's face as he smiled looking towards the new city they arrived in. "Well Shadow...welcome to Althea." Sino stated eagerly towards his companion as the both ran off into the city.

:Houndour
Species: Houndour
Total XP: 20

Statistics:

HP: 12

Attack: 2| Defense: 2
Sp. Attack: 7| Sp. Defense: 0
Agility: 7

Moves:
Leer
Ember
Howl
Dark Pulse

Extra Information:
Name: Shadow
Personality: Shadow is Sino's right hand Pokémon, his best friend, his compadre. Unlike Sino, Shadow is a playful and excited little dog. Always wagging his tail as he walked next to Sino, Shadow tends to run around Sino when he sits or play fetch with the pokeball. Even though Shadow doesn't mind being in the pokeball, he prefers to walk next to his owner/trainer/best friend. During battles, Shadow will listen to most of Sino's commands and will be 100% serious.


:Riolu
Species: Riolu
Total XP: 6

Statistics:

HP: 10

Attack: 2| Defense: 0
Sp. Attack: 1| Sp. Defense: 0
Agility: 3

Moves:

Extra Information:
Name: Rio
Personality: The baby or kid of the group. Rio is very playful and doesn't seem to have a care in the world. Rio preferes being in the Pokeball, but when he's out he chooses to ride on top of Houndour and play ride the bull.