Ten

Type Water/Fairy

Gender Male (trans)

Nature Serious, highly curious

Ability Huge power

Age 23

Height 5' 2"

Sexuality Questioning? demi? bi?

Build round boi

Village Gale Spring

Occupation Apprentice Scholar

Birthday 8/20

The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.

Personality

Ten is attentive and quiet, observing everything around him without comment most of the time. He rarely engages interactions, unless it’s necessary to fulfill a pressing curiosity. While most might assume he’s a pleasant and shy bookworm, he shows his rough personality whenever he actually opens his mouth. Ten is abrasive and rude. He talks to others without much regard for their feelings, and says anything that comes to mind. Although he often dishes it, he cannot take it. Ten is very quick to upset and bring to tears, as he is highly defensive. In terms of combat, Ten is actually decently strong, but his personality limits any potential he might have, as he’s scared of danger and hates conflict on his end. He likes to play with his tail, but hates when strangers touch it. Ten is easily terrified, and develops fears often while learning about dangerous things.

Background

Ten grew up with his single mother, Hakana (儚), who was a criminal and con artist. Due to her evading the authorities, the two of them moved between villages rather often. Ten never really learned how to make lasting relationships with others, and he always had to face the frightening situation of meeting new people and getting used to new places. He was always very shy, distant, and quiet as a result. His mother taught him to be cautious and afraid of anything, and Ten grew to believe that most things might hurt him. He has always had a timid and crybaby nature, but it was even worse as a kid. Eventually, the law caught up with Ten’s mother. An electric-type bounty hunter tried to apprehend Hakana, and ended up accidently killing her during the skirmish. Feeling responsible, the bounty hunter made sure Ten was in a good orphanage for a time before tirelessly searching for a suitable guardian. She managed to locate Ten’s older sister, Potsu (ぽつ), an Azumarill, who left the family to live on her own when Ten was still young. Ten now lives with Potsu in her home within Gale Springs. She took him on as an apprentice scholar. Though he was slow to bond with her, he eventually opened up, and has since learned a lot about himself and the world, even evolving into a Marill in the process, and discovering his gender around the same time.