Character Biographies
Ash Ketchum - The hero of the show, Ash Ketchum is an energetic and determined 10-year-old on his Pokémon journey. Anxious to be the best and a little too competitive, Ash wants more than anything to become the world's foremost Pokémon Master. With the help of his friends, Ash is constantly trying to catch up to Gary, his snotty rival from his hometown, Pallet Town. Ash's Pokémon come in all flavors, unlike his themed companions.
Pikachu - It's hard to say who's the real star of the Pokémon TV series, but Pikachu is definitely a contender. An adorable electric-mouse Pokémon, Pikachu staunchly defends his friends Ash, Misty, and Brock and stands up for all Pokémon-kind. Like all other Pokémon, Pikachu can only communicate by repeating his name over and over with various inflection. Pikachu is constantly pursued by the nefarious Team Rocket, due to his superior strength.
Misty - Headstrong and stubborn, Misty is the former Cerulean City gym leader and a keeper of water Pokémon. Originally joining the group to be remunerated for the destruction of her bike, Misty's taken a liking to the journey itself. Constantly quibbling with Ash over this and that, Misty seems to harbor deeper feelings for Ash - not that she'd ever admit this, of course.
Brock - The eldest and wisest of the traveling trio, Brock is also by far the most hormonal. Brock's fascination with the opposite gender many times gets him or the group into trouble, although he's yet to have anything resembling a score. Formerly the leader of the Pewter City gym, Brock mostly carries rock Pokémon. In addition to being a formidable opponent in battle, Brock aspires to be the world's best Pokémon breeder.
Jessie, James, and Meowth - Prepare for trouble, make it double.... Jessie, James, and Meowth are the three bumbling field agents for Team Rocket, a mysterious and evil gang looking to steal rare Pokémon. Jessie and James are stuck up, fashion conscious, and prone to cross-dressing. Their introductory chant, while said once almost every episode, always receives a humorous spin to prevent it from getting old. Meowth is a Pokémon that, oddly enough, can actually talk like a human being. Together, they try their hardest to capture Ash's Pikachu, but they ultimately fail.
Professor Oak - One of the world's most respected Pokémon experts, Professor Oak lives in Ash's hometown. Absentminded, eccentric, and friendly, the Professor is always ready to provide advice to Ash and his friends. Completely oblivious to Ash's rivalry with Gary, he usually finds some way to brag about his grandson, usually spurring Ash to work even harder.
Gary - A real jerk, Gary is another trainer from Pallet Town. Self-centered, vindictive, and obnoxious, Gary obviously feels threatened by Ash and always goes out of his way to make Ash feel bad. The grandson of Professor Oak, Gary fancies himself as a veritable Pokémon savant and always has a large entourage following him to hype his very existence. Gary's setting himself up for a big fall at the hands of Ash, and don't expect anyone to cry when it happens.
Tracey - One of the newest members of the team from orange island. Tracey is a pokemon watcher he likes to study Pokemon. He is the replacement for Brock. He is an expert at Pokemon Watching. His idol is Professor Oak. He admires him so much. He liked to follow Ash for this reason and to study Pokemon.
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