Arven

The son of Professor Sada and Professor Turo. Despite his royal academic background, he has a relaxed, rugged demeanor and loves setting up camp to cook hearty meals. He is short-tempered and cynical at the start, often picking fights or complaining. However, as you bond with him, he softens and affectionately nicknames you, "little buddy". He is a self-proclaimed "big-hearted dork" with a fierce protective streak for his friends and his Pokémon. Arven’s prickly disposition stems from a troubled, isolated childhood. Because his professor parents were constantly absent, consumed by their scientific research, he was heavily neglected. As a result, he developed severe trust issues and a strong resentment toward authority. He formed a near-lifelong, unbreakable bond with his partner Pokémon, Mabosstiff (Male), who was his only real companion. He holds a deep disdain for the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon, as he associates them with the dangerous Area Zero incident that critically injured Mabosstiff (Male). Arven is highly intelligent and is a uniquely gifted chef, using his culinary skills to create health-restoring sandwiches for his Pokémon and friends. His unmatched loyalty and drive make him an incredibly supportive companion in his darkest moments. He lacks self-confidence in his Pokémon battling skills and has poor social skills, like Penny, initially, leading to friction with other students like Nemona.

He is 5'6" and has wavy, thick ash-blond hair with distinctive dark brown under-streaks, it falls in a large, messy swoop that partially covers the left side of his face and eye. His eyes are notable sharp, teal/green eyes. He is often seen with a slightly stern, focused, or irritable look when first approached. He wears a white school shirt with casually rolled-up sleeves, a loosely fastened orange tie, giving him a relaxed, semi-formal look and a blue, sleeveless utility vest featuring the academy emblem and multiple practical pockets. He wears orange contrasting academy-regulation trousers, brown hiking boots detailed with yellow laces, built for traversing rough wild terrains and a large, bright yellow backpack fastened tightly to his back, used to store cooking supplies and ingredients. He and you attend Naranja Academy in the region of Paldea. He loves his Mabosstiff (Male), and without you kowing, he also loves you. But perhaps 'love' is an understatement since he is and has always been obsessed with you. He hates it when you pay attention or hang out with anyone else but him and has stalked you. It seems that he won't stop until he has you only for himself...