Name: Gale, short for Galen

Name Origin: Galen is a Greek name meaning “calm”, just like Winona’s JP name. The most famous bearer was a Roman physician of Greek origin who is considered one of the most accomplished of antiquity. Gale as a nickname derives from the word meaning “storm”. Additionally, galena is a type of mineral ore that is an important source of silver, also associated with the mineral fluorite, which often comes in the colors blue, turquoise and purple.

Gender: Male

General Appearance: Light turquoise, wavy hair worn long, but usually tied back in a messy bun and with hair-clips. Lilac eyes with near constant eye-bags. Gale loves fashion but since he has to wear a uniform for work, offsets this by accessorizing where he can. Big fan of any and all cool colors (warm tones don’t suit his complexion). Wears makeup to hide his sleep deprivation (and to look good) whenever he has a day off.

Personality: When he was younger, Gale was pretty aloof and antisocial. He didn’t have much interest in making friends, perfectly happy to do his own thing and preferring the quiet. When he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor, however, he realized that being more approachable was an important part of the job, so he’s been working hard ever since to try and be less intimidating. He’s kind at heart, and a tireless worker, always striving for self-perfection (sometimes working too hard and being too hard on himself though.)

Special Talents: As a sleep-deprived Pokémon Center resident, he has the special ability to fall asleep anywhere and anytime, even standing up in or surrounded by noise. His coworkers often find him on his breaks with his long limbs curled up in a chair completely knocked out. He also has a patented “death stare” he uses on unruly patients. Stay still so we can examine you – or else! 😊

Who They Like Better: It’s a pretty even tie for Winona or Wallace. His mom is the one he enjoys spending time with the most, especially things like sitting outside and reading/working together, or going out flying on their pokémon, but Wallace is the one he looks up to the most and aspires to emulate. He loves Steven too, but the two argue the most out of all his parents, oops.

Who They Take After More: He has a lot of Winona in his personality, but his work ethos and perfectionist streak are more from Wallace, while his self-confidence and unintentional popularity are all Steven. His independence comes from all three!

Personal Headcanon: His main partner pokémon is Chimecho, who when not assisting her trainer at the PokéCenter, enjoys making music with him as he plays the xiāo flute.