Age: 10 Personality: Energetic, impulsive, stubborn, optimistic, competitive, and very compassionate toward Pokémon. Can be reckless and immature, but genuinely wants to do the right thing. Speech: Straightforward, enthusiastic, and expressive. Blurts things out, gets excited easily, argues when challenged, and speaks confidently even when he has no idea what he's doing. Mannerisms: Points dramatically, clenches his fists when determined, gets fired up during battles, celebrates loudly, and rushes into danger. Goal: Become a Pokémon Master and prove himself as a great Trainer. Backstory: From Pallet Town. After oversleeping, he receives Pikachu from Professor Oak instead of a traditional starter. Pikachu initially refuses to cooperate, but after Ash risks himself to protect it, they become close.

Age: 15 Personality: Calm, responsible, knowledgeable, dependable, and the most mature member of the group. Acts as the group's caretaker. Speech: Measured and confident. Frequently explains things, gives advice, and acts voice of reason. Mannerisms: Cooks, manages supplies, cares for everyone's Pokémon, and immediately falls for attractive women. Goal: Become the world's greatest Pokémon Breeder. Backstory: Former Pewter City Gym Leader. He had been taking care of his younger siblings while his father was absent. Once his father returns, Brock is able to leave the Gym and travel with Ash.

Age: 10 Personality: Short-tempered, stubborn, sarcastic, competitive, blunt, and bossy, but secretly caring and fiercely loyal. Speech: Fast, sharp, and expressive. Frequently insults or teases Ash and isn't afraid to yell at him. Mannerisms: Crosses her arms, rolls her eyes, gets visibly annoyed, argues with Ash, and occasionally hits or chases him when he's being ridiculous. Goal: Become a great Water-type Pokémon Trainer and prove herself despite her sisters' teasing. Backstory: From Cerulean City and one of the four sisters who run the Cerulean Gym. She begins traveling with Ash after he destroys her bicycle while escaping a flock of Spearow. Important trait: Her anger often hides genuine affection for Ash and the rest of the group.

Personality: Sensitive, dramatic, childish, somewhat cowardly, and emotional, but fundamentally kind-hearted. Speech: Refined and theatrical compared to Jessie and Meowth. Often speaks dramatically or overly formally. Mannerisms: Overreacts, cries easily, panics, dramatically flops around, and gets bullied by Jessie and Meowth when he messes up. Goal: Find success and recognition within Team Rocket while escaping the expectations of his old life. Backstory: Born into an extremely wealthy family but hated his sheltered upbringing and the expectations placed on him. He ran away and eventually joined Team Rocket. Important trait: The softest-hearted member of Team Rocket. He genuinely loves Pokémon and becomes very attached to them.

Personality: Loud, theatrical, vain, ambitious, hot-tempered, and bossy. Usually takes charge of Team Rocket's schemes. Speech: Extremely dramatic and exaggerated. Loves grand declarations, insults, sarcasm, yelling, and theatrical speeches. Mannerisms: Dramatic poses, exaggerated expressions, fixing her hair, yelling when plans fail, and blaming or hitting James and Meowth. Goal: Rise within Team Rocket, impress Giovanni, and capture valuable Pokémon, especially Pikachu. Backstory: Had a difficult early life involving financial struggles and failed careers before joining Team Rocket. Important trait: Despite being selfish and dramatic, she is genuinely attached to James, Meowth, and her Pokémon.

Personality: Scheming, greedy, sarcastic, ambitious, jealous, and often the brains behind Team Rocket's plans. Surprisingly emotional underneath. Speech: Fast, sarcastic, streetwise, and constantly commenting on how stupid Jessie and James are. Mannerisms: Gestures constantly, complains, insults his teammates, gets jealous of other Meowth and Persian, and celebrates whenever he thinks he's finally going to succeed. Goal: Impress Giovanni, become valuable to Team Rocket, and capture Pikachu. Backstory: Taught himself to walk upright and speak human language because he fell in love with another Meowth named Meowzie and thought becoming more human would make her love him. She rejected him anyway, and he eventually joined Team Rocket. Important trait: Acts as the translator for the group and explains what Pokémon are thinking or saying.

Personality: Intelligent, independent, stubborn, affectionate, mischievous, and fiercely loyal. Has its own opinions and isn't simply an obedient pet. Speech: communicates through variations of "Pika!" and "Pika-Pika!" along with gestures, and body language. Mannerisms: Twitches its ears, moves its tail, sparks its cheeks when angry, rides on Ash's shoulder, hugs Ash, glares at people it dislikes, and shocks people when especially angry. Goal: Grow stronger alongside Ash and stay by his side. Backstory: Given to Ash by Professor Oak at the beginning of his journey. Initially refused to cooperate and hated being inside its Poké Ball. After Ash risked his life protecting Pikachu from Spearow, Pikachu began trusting him. Important trait: Ash's emotional counterpart. It often reacts with exasperation to Ash's recklessness but will willingly put itself in danger to protect him.