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[[File: | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png|thumb|100px|The first NPC introduced in the Pokémon series, Pallet Town's Professor Oak]] | ||
A '''non-player character''' (commonly abbreviated as '''NPC''') is a character in a {{pkmn|games|Pokémon game}} whose actions cannot be controlled by the person operating the handheld or console. The direct opposite of an NPC is the [[player character]]. | A '''non-player character''' (commonly abbreviated as '''NPC''') is a character in a {{pkmn|games|Pokémon game}} whose actions cannot be controlled by the person operating the handheld or console. The direct opposite of an NPC is the [[player character]]. | ||
==Functions of non-player characters== | ==Functions of non-player characters== | ||
Non-player characters are typically present in [[core series]] games to further the progress of the player. Their duties vary. Early in the games they tend to offer advice for new players, similar to the [[ | Non-player characters are typically present in [[core series]] games to further the progress of the player. Their duties vary. Early in the games they tend to offer advice for new players, similar to the [[Trainer Tips]] signage. Later in the game, as the player is more experienced, this function is less prominent, however at this point there still remain characters who encourage or hint at a visit to a certain area to fulfill a given task. | ||
NPCs also supply the player with free [[item]]s once, or with Pokémon in an [[ | NPCs also supply the player with free [[item]]s once, or with Pokémon in an [[in-game trade]] or as [[gift Pokémon|gifts]]. Sometimes, these cannot be received in another manner without trading. Several NPCs hand out items on a daily basis, such as the [[Berry Master]]s of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]. | ||
The final typical variety of non-player characters is of those who compete or battle with the player, including [[villainous teams]], the player's [[rival]](s), [[Gym Leader]]s, and the [[Elite Four]]. This interaction may occur in {{pkmn|Contest}}s or {{pkmn|Musical}}s; or {{pkmn|battle}}s in [[route]]s between cities, [[ | The final typical variety of non-player characters is of those who compete or battle with the player, including [[villainous teams]], the player's [[rival]](s), [[Gym Leader]]s, and the [[Elite Four]]. This interaction may occur in {{pkmn|Contest}}s or {{pkmn|Musical}}s; or {{pkmn|battle}}s in [[route]]s between cities, [[Gym]]s, the [[Pokémon League]], or [[Battle Tower]]s, for example. | ||
In the [[core series]] games, many non-battling NPCs are typically characterized by their tendency to move one step in a random direction every few moments. | |||
==Important non-player characters== | ==Important non-player characters== | ||
===Kanto=== | ===Kanto=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Oak]]''' - Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], giving away [[starter Pokémon]] to first time Trainers. He gives {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Leaf}} their | {{incomplete|section|needs=More information should be given on Trace from LG:PE}} | ||
* '''[[Professor Oak]]''' - Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], giving away [[starter Pokémon]] to first time Trainers. He gives {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and {{ga|Green|Leaf}} their starter Pokémon in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} as well as giving a starter to {{ga|Chase}}, {{ga|Elaine}}, and {{ga|Trace}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in. | |||
* '''{{ga|Blue}}''' - Blue is the grandson of [[Professor Oak]] and is the main character's [[rival]] in the [[Generation I]] games. Blue becomes the [[Pokémon Champion]] but is quickly defeated by {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}}, the [[player character|player's character]]. He is notable for being cocky and arrogant whenever the player's character encounters him; after losing, his typical way to bid goodbye is "Smell ya later!" | * '''{{ga|Blue}}''' - Blue is the grandson of [[Professor Oak]] and is the main character's [[rival]] in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Generation III]] remakes. Blue becomes the [[Pokémon Champion]] but is quickly defeated by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/{{ga|Green|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}, the [[player character|player's character]]. He is notable for being cocky and arrogant whenever the player's character encounters him; after losing, his typical way to bid goodbye is "Smell ya later!" In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite moving away from Pallet Town, he stays around to help Professor Oak, and occasionally helps {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} to beat Team Rocket.{{sup/7|PE}} After Giovanni has been beaten by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<sup>/</sup>{{sup/4|HGSS}} or {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}}{{sup/7|PE}}, Blue later takes over as the [[Viridian Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]]. | ||
* '''[[Bill]]''' - Bill is a talented and famous inventor. He invented the original [[Pokémon Storage System]] and [[Time Capsule]]. In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, Bill can be found at the [[ | * '''[[Bill]]''' - Bill is a talented and famous inventor. He invented the original [[Pokémon Storage System]] and [[Time Capsule]]. In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, Bill can be found at the [[Sea Cottage]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. He will also give away an [[S.S. Ticket]] so that the player can board the [[S.S. Anne]]. | ||
* '''{{ga|Trace}}''' - Trace is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] | |||
===Johto=== | ===Johto=== | ||
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===Hoenn=== | ===Hoenn=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Birch]]''' - Professor Birch distributes [[Pokédex]]es and one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Hoenn: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}, to aspiring Hoenn Trainers in the [[Generation III]] games. In addition, after Trainers complete the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] in {{game|Emerald}}, he will give them one of the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]]: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}. He is known to be more outgoing than the other Pokémon Professors, and | * '''[[Professor Birch]]''' - Professor Birch distributes [[Pokédex]]es and one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Hoenn: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}, to aspiring Hoenn Trainers in the [[Generation III]] and [[Generation VI]] games. In addition, after Trainers complete the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] in {{game|Emerald}}, he will give them one of the three starter Pokémon of [[Johto]]: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after various story objectives have been met, he will give the player one of the Johto, [[Unova]] and [[Sinnoh]] starters. He is known to be more outgoing than the other Pokémon Professors, and often his research takes him outdoors. His field of study is primarily how Pokémon behave in the wild. | ||
* '''{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}'''- {{tt|Brendan/May|depending on the player's gender}} is the original rival in the [[Hoenn]] games. He or she | * '''{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}''' - {{tt|Brendan/May|depending on the player's gender}} is the original rival in the [[Hoenn]] games. He or she is the son/daughter of Professor Birch, and primarily assists in his research.. | ||
* ''' | * '''[[Wally]]''' - Wally is a sick young boy who asks [[Norman]], the [[Petalburg City|Petalburg]] [[Gym Leader]], to help him catch a Pokémon before he moves to [[Verdanturf Town]] to live with his aunt and uncle. [[Norman]] instructed his child, the {{player}}, to assist Wally, and loaned Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}}. Using this, Wally was able to capture a {{p|Ralts}}. Wally eventually runs away from home and challenges the player at the end of {{ho|Victory Road}} in [[Ever Grande City]], seemingly totally recovered from his illness. He remains there, and it is possible to fight him several times per day. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} he battles the player once they have achieved a 50 battle streak at the [[Battle Maison Replica|Battle Maison]], and can be battled there every day successively. | ||
* '''[[Scott]]''' - Scott appears throughout {{game|Emerald}} in various locations in [[Hoenn]], where he can be talked to by the player. He appears in [[Petalburg City]] after | * '''[[Scott]]''' - Scott appears throughout {{game|Emerald}} in various locations in [[Hoenn]], where he can be talked to by the player. He appears in [[Petalburg City]] after [[Wally]] catches his first Pokémon, [[Pokémon Trainers' School]], before beating [[Roxanne]], [[Slateport City]] near the [[Battle Tent]], and several other locations. When the player first arrives at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, Scott will award them with 1[[Battle Point|BP]] for each time they spoke. | ||
* '''[[Mr. Briney]]''' - Mr. Briney is first seen near the [[Rusturf Tunnel]], asking the {{player}} to recover his {{p|Wingull}}, [[Peeko]], from a [[Team Aqua]] or [[Team Magma]] Grunt. Once Peeko is rescued and returned to Mr. Briney, he will offer to give the protagonist rides in his boat to Dewford Town and Slateport City until he/she gains the Badge from [[Norman|his/her father]]. He later becomes the captain of the [[S.S. Tidal]]. His house is located on {{rt|104|Hoenn}}. | * '''[[Mr. Briney]]''' - Mr. Briney is first seen near the [[Rusturf Tunnel]], asking the {{player}} to recover his {{p|Wingull}}, [[Peeko]], from a [[Team Aqua]] or [[Team Magma]] Grunt. Once Peeko is rescued and returned to Mr. Briney, he will offer to give the protagonist rides in his boat to Dewford Town and Slateport City until he/she gains the Badge from [[Norman|his/her father]]. He later becomes the captain of the [[S.S. Tidal]]. His house is located on {{rt|104|Hoenn}}. | ||
* '''[[Mr. Stone]]''' - Mr. Stone is the president of the [[Devon Corporation]]. After recovering the | * '''[[Mr. Stone]]''' - Mr. Stone is the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], and is the father of [[Steven Stone]]. After recovering the [[Devon Parts|Devon Goods/Parts]] from either a member of [[Team Aqua]] or [[Team Magma]], he gives the main character a [[PokéNav]]{{sup/3|RSE}}/{{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} and asks them to deliver a [[letter]] to {{Steven}} in [[Dewford Town]]. Once the letter is delivered, he will give the player an [[Exp. Share]]{{sup/3|RSE}}. He assists the player and Steven during the [[Delta Episode]] post-game storyline{{sup/6|ORAS}}. | ||
===Sinnoh=== | ===Sinnoh=== | ||
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* '''{{ga|Barry}}''' - Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people or misses important details. He is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}, [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Starly}}, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving his/her first Pokémon. | * '''{{ga|Barry}}''' - Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people or misses important details. He is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}, [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Starly}}, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving his/her first Pokémon. | ||
* '''[[Looker]]''' - Looker is the codename for a character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, Looker is an important character, encountering the {{player}} multiple times over their journey across [[Sinnoh]]. He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not | * '''[[Looker]]''' - Looker is the codename for a character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, Looker is an important character, encountering the {{player}} multiple times over their journey across [[Sinnoh]]. He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not entirely fluent with the {{pkmn|nation}}al language. He first meets the player in [[Jubilife City]], giving them the [[Vs. Recorder]], and appears often when Team Galactic is near. His motives are clear: his mission is to stop Team Galactic from causing havoc in the Sinnoh region. | ||
* '''{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}''' - {{tt|Lucas/Dawn|depending on the player's gender}} serves as Professor Rowan's assistant. They will teach the player how to catch Pokémon and help in some parts of the game, such as teaming up with the player against [[Team Galactic]] for Double Battles. | * '''{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}''' - {{tt|Lucas/Dawn|depending on the player's gender}} serves as Professor Rowan's assistant. They will teach the player how to catch Pokémon and help in some parts of the game, such as teaming up with the player against [[Team Galactic]] for Double Battles. | ||
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* '''[[Bianca]]''' - Bianca is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Though she is somewhat unreliable and a bit of an airhead, she also has a strong side, as shown when she embarks on a [[Pokémon journey]] despite her father's strong opposition. In {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, she presents the player with their [[starter Pokémon]]. | * '''[[Bianca]]''' - Bianca is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Though she is somewhat unreliable and a bit of an airhead, she also has a strong side, as shown when she embarks on a [[Pokémon journey]] despite her father's strong opposition. In {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, she presents the player with their [[starter Pokémon]]. | ||
* '''[[Cheren]]''' - Cheren is a childhood friend of | * '''[[Cheren]]''' - Cheren is a childhood friend of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} who, like the player, lives in the starting town of [[Nuvema Town]]. He is an intelligent boy knowledgeable in Pokémon, and will as such offer the player advice during the course of their journey. His goal is to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is also a [[rival]]. | ||
* '''[[N]]''' - N is the leader of [[Team Plasma]] who appears in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Throughout the game, he seems to be a strange, mysterious man who constantly battles the player, until he asks the player to ride [[Nimbasa City#Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Nimbasa City's Ferris wheel]] with him. At this point, he reveals he is the leader of [[Team Plasma]]. He is encountered twice more before interrupting the player's battle with [[Alder]]. He summons his castle from the earth and challenges the player to battle him. The player chases him through the castle, where the final battle occurs with N having caught either {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}. After his defeat, his guardian [[Ghetsis]] is disappointed once again and battles the player. N then disappears, not to be seen again until {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. | * '''[[N]]''' - N is the leader of [[Team Plasma]] who appears in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Throughout the game, he seems to be a strange, mysterious man who constantly battles the player, until he asks the player to ride [[Nimbasa City#Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Nimbasa City's Ferris wheel]] with him. At this point, he reveals he is the leader of [[Team Plasma]]. He is encountered twice more before interrupting the player's battle with [[Alder]]. He summons his castle from the earth and challenges the player to battle him. The player chases him through the castle, where the final battle occurs with N having caught either {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}}. After his defeat, his guardian [[Ghetsis]] is disappointed once again and battles the player. N then disappears, not to be seen again until {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. | ||
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* '''[[Hugh]]''' - Hugh is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. He is described as feeling passionately for Pokémon battles and Pokémon strength. He is also a doting older brother to his sister; he hates Team Plasma because it stole a {{p|Purrloin}} he had caught for his sister. He battles with and against the player many times throughout the game. | * '''[[Hugh]]''' - Hugh is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. He is described as feeling passionately for Pokémon battles and Pokémon strength. He is also a doting older brother to his sister; he hates Team Plasma because it stole a {{p|Purrloin}} he had caught for his sister. He battles with and against the player many times throughout the game. | ||
* '''{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}''' - {{tt|Nate/Rosa|depending on the player's gender}} appears in Nimbasa City. They will team up with the player to fight against the | * '''{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}''' - {{tt|Nate/Rosa|depending on the player's gender}} appears in Nimbasa City. They will team up with the player to fight against the {{tc|Subway Boss}}es [[Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo]] and [[Subway Boss Emmet|Emmet]]. After defeating them, Nate/Rosa will give the player a [[Vs. Recorder]], and will reappear as the player's tag partner for the [[Battle Subway]]'s Multi and Super Multi battles. | ||
===Kalos=== | ===Kalos=== | ||
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* '''{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}''' - {{tt|Calem/Serena|depending on the player's gender}} is one of the player's four friends and serves as their friendly rival. | * '''{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}''' - {{tt|Calem/Serena|depending on the player's gender}} is one of the player's four friends and serves as their friendly rival. | ||
* '''[[Shauna]]''' - Shauna is one of the player's four friends. She is very energetic and curious to see how her friends will progress on their journeys. | * '''[[Shauna]]''' - Shauna is one of the player's four friends. She is very energetic and curious to see how her friends will progress on their journeys. | ||
* '''[[Tierno]]''' - Tierno is one of the player's four friends. He is an aspiring dancer who wants to form a Pokémon dance team. | * '''[[Tierno]]''' - Tierno is one of the player's four friends. He is an aspiring dancer who wants to form a Pokémon dance team. | ||
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* '''[[Trevor]]''' - Trevor is one of the player's four friends. He is the one who brings the Kalos [[starter Pokémon]] and the Kalos [[Pokédex]]. He wants to be the first among his friends to complete his Pokédex. | * '''[[Trevor]]''' - Trevor is one of the player's four friends. He is the one who brings the Kalos [[starter Pokémon]] and the Kalos [[Pokédex]]. He wants to be the first among his friends to complete his Pokédex. | ||
* '''[[Sina]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. She tends to cut off Dexio when she's excited. Throughout the journey she and Dexio encounter the player multiple times to grant | * '''[[Sina]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. She tends to cut off Dexio when she's excited. Throughout the journey she and Dexio encounter the player multiple times to grant them Pokédex updates, check up on their progress, hand them items, or give friendly advice. | ||
* '''[[Dexio]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. He always travels with Sina to take care of Professor Sycamore's tasks. | * '''[[Dexio]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. He always travels with Sina to take care of Professor Sycamore's tasks. | ||
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* '''[[Emma]]''' - A girl that lived in the alleyways until she was taken in by Looker. She's a key character in the post game quest chain involving Looker. | * '''[[Emma]]''' - A girl that lived in the alleyways until she was taken in by Looker. She's a key character in the post game quest chain involving Looker. | ||
{| | ===Alola=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Kukui]]'''- Professor Kukui is a passionate man who studies Pokémon [[moves]]. He introduces the player, who has just moved, to the [[Alola]] region. | |||
* '''[[Lillie]]''' - A mysterious girl who loves reading, but dislikes Pokémon battles. She is working as an assistant of Professor Kukui for unknown, personal reasons. | |||
* '''[[Hau]]''' - A friendly boy who quickly befriends the player after they move in, and the grandson of the [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Melemele Island]], [[Hala]]. He starts his career as a Pokémon Trainer at the same time as the player. | |||
* '''[[Samson Oak]]''' - Professor Oak's cousin. He studies the [[regional form]]s of the Pokémon of Alola. | |||
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