Norman (Adventures)

Norman is a character appearing in Pokémon Adventures, who is the Gym Leader of Petalburg City in the Hoenn region.

Appearance
Norman is identical in appearance to his game counterpart.

Personality
Norman has a very dominant and headstrong personality, as shown when he prevented his son Ruby from entering Pokémon Contests. Despite this, Norman cares deeply for his only son, due to the fact that he left Johto on the day of Ruby's birthday, in order to meet him in person. Norman is also a very selfless person, as shown when he sacrifices his life to prevent Groudon and Kyogre from clashing. He is shown to have a deep hatred for the Pokémon Association, refusing to affiliate himself with their organisation.

Biography
Seven years prior to the events of the Ruby and Sapphire Chapter, Norman was banned by the Pokémon Association from taking the Gym Leader examination for five years. This was due to his son Ruby, who, in an attempt to subdue a rogue Salamence, inadvertently broke Rayquaza free. As a result, Norman shouldered the blame for his son, and vowed to find Rayquaza for the Pokémon Association, isolating himself from his family.