Pokémon Trainer

Pokémon Trainer is the term commonly used for a person who catches, occasionally names, and trains several different kinds and types of Pokémon. The majority of people within the known Pokémon world are Trainers.

Background
Pokémon Trainers are said to leave home at about the age of fifteen, accompanied with a starter Pokémon obtained from a Pokémon Professor. Some travel around the region, capturing new Pokémon and adding their information to the PokéDex, perfecting their technique and strategies, collecting Gym Badges, and working to become a Pokémon Master. No matter what their specialties or aims, there is one code that they all follow—when two Trainers make eye contact, they must have a battle.

Many towns have a Gym run by a strong and experienced Trainer known as a Gym Leader. Other Trainers may challenge a Gym Leader, and if the Gym Leader is defeated in battle, he or she awards them a Badge.

Above the level of Gym Leaders are the Furious Five members and the Pokémon League Champion. These Trainers are considered the cream of the crop, and can only be challenged if a Trainer has met requirements such as winning eight Badges. Should a Trainer defeat other Trainers at this level, it is not uncommon for him or her to be offered a place in these high ranks.

However, just as there are many Trainers with noble goals and lawful methods, there are also corrupt Trainers, including a number of villainous teams and poachers. These Trainers often use powerful Pokémon to take what they want and further their plans.

On the other hand, there are specific type-trainers that train only one type of Pokémon. These are known as Type Masters (such as Water Master, Rock Master). Most of these masters are Gym Leaders and others are not.

The Trainers that start their adventure must obtain a Starter Pokémon from the Professor of his town. Also getting a PokéDex and a certain amount of PokéBalls, usually one kind. While doing so, automatically the Trainer has a Trainer's license and can now go on a Trainer's Adventure.