Dai
Pronounced: Deye
ハト
The Well-oiled Machine
"Don't underestimate me just because I'm young. - No pain, no gain - that's the only rule in my gym!"
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Hometown: Glanalaw City
Trainer class: Gym Leader
Specialises in: Fighting Type Pokémon
Likes: Boxing training, action movies, the sound of the sea
Dislikes: Arrogance, laziness, non-Hafodian food
Raised amidst the clangs of machinery, towering cranes and crashing waves of Glanalaw City, Dai commands is respected in his community as the son of the ex-foreman of the Glanalaw shipyard. He inherited not just his father's role, but also his work ethic and spirit. Despite his youth, Dai has a fiery determination and a physical strength, honed through years of manual labor and rigorous training.
Though he is a relatively new Gym Leader, he has the swagger of an experienced and capable trainer, his Pokémon do too. Each move is executed with precision, perhaps a reflection of the machinery he grew up surrounded by. His signature move, Bulk Up, exemplifies his philosophy of strength through perseverance as his Pokémon take hits only to hit back harder.
At his gym, Dai finds solace in the steady rhythm of the boxing ring, where every jab and hook makes him stronger. Yet, amidst the sounds of industry and the roar of the sea, there lingers a longing for something more – a desire to prove himself not just as a fighter, but as a leader worthy of admiration. Beneath his gruff exterior lies a heart of gold, his loyalty to his hometown and its inhabitants unwavering, even as he grapples with the weight of expectation thrust upon him.
Japanese: ハト Hato meaning dove
English: Short Welsh form of David/Dave which sounds like dove