Pokémon Character Development Hard Mode
If your character went on a Trainer journey, how did your character feel spending time away from home to train?
How would/did your character respond to losing a major battle, such as to a Gym Leader, a Champion or a Rival?
What kind of rival would your character make to someone else?
What kind of rival does your character have?
What does your character think of Elite Four Karen’s statement that truly skilled Trainers try to win with their favorite Pokémon?
“Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. Which is more important?” Strong, weak or both?
What is your character’s opinion on the notion of “catching them all”?
How does your character handle training a struggling Pokémon?
What is your character’s overall philosophy for Training (or succeeding in any other job they do in the Pokémon world)?
Has your character ever considered other careers in the Pokémon world? If so, which ones and why?
How does your character feel about the consumption of Pokémon (e.g. Smoke-Poke Tail)?
Every good Pokémon handler can be said to have a strong bond with their Pokémon companions. But what are the specific things that strengthen your character’s bond with their partners?
Has your character ever had conflicts with their Pokémon? Were they resolved? If so, how? And if not, why not?
What is the best part of working with Pokémon for your character?
What is the most challenging part of working with Pokémon for your character?
Does your character want to “be the very best, like no one ever was” or not? Why did they make that choice?
Is your character where they want to be in the Pokémon world, and why?
Has your character ever been tempted to take shortcuts toward their goals, and why?
What kind of person would your character consider a Pokémon Master?
What does your character think of the “Red Phenomenon”: the phenomenon that it’s usually a young kid or teenager taking down evil teams and becoming Champion?
What was the most difficult part of your character’s path in the Pokémon world?
What was the most rewarding part of your character’s path?
How did/would your muse decide who to keep and who to drop from their team?
What does your character prioritize in battle: the bonds with their Pokémon, or pragmatic decision making?
Has your character ever had experiences with an evil team? How did those pan out?
How far would your character go in trying to stop a villainous team?
Would your character ever consider joining a villainous team or creating one themselves?
Who does your character look up to in the Pokémon world?
Who does your character dislike most in the Pokémon world?
Is your character active in advocating for Pokémon rights? Why or why not?
