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Name: Emma
Species: Makuhita
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 29
Zodiac: Aries
Age: 81
Nature: Adamant
Characteristic: Somewhat stubborn
Catchphrase: "hyaa"
Job: Childminder, personal trainer
Hometown: Ecruteak City

History:
Emma was born into a family who owned a karate school in Johto. While her brother underwent rigorous training as preparation for one day taking over the school, Emma disliked the traditional female role of housewife and secretly helped her brother with his exercises. She was criticised and shamed by her parents as she continued to stubbornly refuse their visions for her, and on declining an arranged marriage left to live with her brother, who by that time had started a family of his own. His wife disapproved of the arrangement, however, and remained cold towards Emma. Emma helped to raise and train her new nephew, though was never very skilled at housekeeping.

When Emma's father passed away, her brother took over the karate school as planned. His sudden death shook Emma somewhat, as she had always defied him and felt she had let the family down by doing so. Emma became determined to regain her family's favour by instead helping her nephew to succeed, and trained him hard to prepare him for his future role. She was a patient and effective teacher, but never stood for his childish ways and tried hard to refocus his attention and guide him into taking his role seriously. She taught him the combat techniques passed down in her family - those she once helped her brother to perfect - and how to use meditation to hone his perception. Though the training was tough, Emma thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with her nephew as they both grew older, and they would often walk together and enjoy nature's bounty after a particularly stressful session. Moreover, she felt proud of herself for taking a greater role in continuing her family business, albeit in her own way.

Emma's brother had a long and successful lead but, as time went on, and his health declined, he passed the school onto his son. The training Emma had provided her nephew paid off, as he became renowned in the area for his abilities. He always credited this not to natural talent, but his outstanding teacher. For Emma this was enough - his achievements were hers. Her brother knew that he had left the raising of his son in good hands, and could not thank Emma enough for her efforts. He died peacefully, content in the thought that his son would continue to carry the family business forward.

On the death of her brother, Emma's position in the house became unsteady. While her brother's wife until now had quietly resented his attentions on Emma, and disagreed with the way her son was raised, alone she became empowered to make changes in the family. She turned on Emma, claiming that she was always a nuisance and had interfered with her family instead of living her own life, and told her to leave. While Emma had never desired to confront her brother's wife, she defended her position as the cause of her nephew's success, and refused to be cast out like she had been by her parents so many years ago. Emma's nephew, in his efforts to please both his mother and his aunt, suggested that an extension be built onto the family dojo so that Emma could continue to live in the grounds of the school. After some discussion, the pair agreed.

The arrangement remained suitable for some time. The family dojo grew rapidly in size, with many students on roll. However, as Emma became older and more tired she became unable to help train the young students in the school, and began to desire a more relaxed lifestyle. While discouraged by her nephew, and somewhat reluctant to leave behind the legacy she helped create, Emma felt it was time for her to move on. One of her students, whom she had been training for some time, often spoke fondly of his hometown, Pokette, but felt sad that the area was in decline. Sensing an opportunity, Emma decided to investigate the town, hoping that she would come to enjoy a change of scenery and, who knew, maybe even make a difference there.

Before boarding the train, Emma's nephew promised to support her in any way that he could, and so they agreed to write regularly to each other to keep in touch.

Extras:
In her spare time Emma is usually found walking long distances, meditating beneath trees or watching others play games.

Description

Name: Emma
Species: Makuhita
Gender: Female
Birthday: March 29
Zodiac: Aries
Age: 81
Nature: Adamant
Characteristic: Somewhat stubborn
Catchphrase: "hyaa"
Job: Childminder, personal trainer
Hometown: Ecruteak City

History:
Emma was born into a family who owned a karate school in Johto. While her brother underwent rigorous training as preparation for one day taking over the school, Emma disliked the traditional female role of housewife and secretly helped her brother with his exercises. She was criticised and shamed by her parents as she continued to stubbornly refuse their visions for her, and on declining an arranged marriage left to live with her brother, who by that time had started a family of his own. His wife disapproved of the arrangement, however, and remained cold towards Emma. Emma helped to raise and train her new nephew, though was never very skilled at housekeeping.

When Emma's father passed away, her brother took over the karate school as planned. His sudden death shook Emma somewhat, as she had always defied him and felt she had let the family down by doing so. Emma became determined to regain her family's favour by instead helping her nephew to succeed, and trained him hard to prepare him for his future role. She was a patient and effective teacher, but never stood for his childish ways and tried hard to refocus his attention and guide him into taking his role seriously. She taught him the combat techniques passed down in her family - those she once helped her brother to perfect - and how to use meditation to hone his perception. Though the training was tough, Emma thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with her nephew as they both grew older, and they would often walk together and enjoy nature's bounty after a particularly stressful session. Moreover, she felt proud of herself for taking a greater role in continuing her family business, albeit in her own way.

Emma's brother had a long and successful lead but, as time went on, and his health declined, he passed the school onto his son. The training Emma had provided her nephew paid off, as he became renowned in the area for his abilities. He always credited this not to natural talent, but his outstanding teacher. For Emma this was enough - his achievements were hers. Her brother knew that he had left the raising of his son in good hands, and could not thank Emma enough for her efforts. He died peacefully, content in the thought that his son would continue to carry the family business forward.

On the death of her brother, Emma's position in the house became unsteady. While her brother's wife until now had quietly resented his attentions on Emma, and disagreed with the way her son was raised, alone she became empowered to make changes in the family. She turned on Emma, claiming that she was always a nuisance and had interfered with her family instead of living her own life, and told her to leave. While Emma had never desired to confront her brother's wife, she defended her position as the cause of her nephew's success, and refused to be cast out like she had been by her parents so many years ago. Emma's nephew, in his efforts to please both his mother and his aunt, suggested that an extension be built onto the family dojo so that Emma could continue to live in the grounds of the school. After some discussion, the pair agreed.

The arrangement remained suitable for some time. The family dojo grew rapidly in size, with many students on roll. However, as Emma became older and more tired she became unable to help train the young students in the school, and began to desire a more relaxed lifestyle. While discouraged by her nephew, and somewhat reluctant to leave behind the legacy she helped create, Emma felt it was time for her to move on. One of her students, whom she had been training for some time, often spoke fondly of his hometown, Pokette, but felt sad that the area was in decline. Sensing an opportunity, Emma decided to investigate the town, hoping that she would come to enjoy a change of scenery and, who knew, maybe even make a difference there.

Before boarding the train, Emma's nephew promised to support her in any way that he could, and so they agreed to write regularly to each other to keep in touch.

Extras:
In her spare time Emma is usually found walking long distances, meditating beneath trees or watching others play games.