Name
Pallet Town
General
At first glance, there isn't much to this sleepy village. It's peaceful, quiet, and perfect for families. Mothers talk of their children who've left home to pursue their dreams while rambunctious tykes declare 'Charizard, use Flamethrower!' with any object they can reach. Fathers joke about their own travels, swapping tall tales of climbing the highest mountains and braving the fiercest snowstorms in hot pursuit of a rare Pokemon.
People are friendly and relaxed, always ready to lend their neighbors a helping hand. Wild Pidgey and Rattata are a common sight, while Meowth are pampered household pets.
Notable People
A. Red
Pallet Town is the hometown of Champion Red, a quiet boy who bested the League Challenge and defeated the evil Team Rocket.
B. Blue
Blue, the current leader of the Viridian Gym, is Red's rival and good friend. Though cocky, nobody can deny that he's a powerful trainer in his own right.
C. Professor Oak
The world-renowned Professor Oak studies the relationships between people and Pokemon. He invented the Pokedex, a digital encyclopedia that automatically records data of caught Pokemon and provides useful information for trainers to help them on their journey. New trainers visit his lab to pick their first Pokemon and receive helpful advice to begin their journey. On the side, he writes Pokemon poetry and co-hosts a radio show alongside DJ Mary.
Places of Interest
Professor Oak's Laboratory
New trainers can pick between Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle to be their lifelong partner. On rare occasions, the normal starter Pokemon may not be available due to breeding shortages and Professor Oak offers a choice between Pikachu or Eevee instead.
Due to Professor Birch's influence, Professor Oak has branched out into studying Pokemon in the field. Behind his lab, a great diversity of Pokemon are free to roam in varied habitats suitable for their type. Trainers are free to visit the Pokemon they've left on his ranch. Catching Pokemon is prohibited on the property. However, exceptions can be made if a wild Pokemon has taken a shine to someone. In these cases, Professor Oak will be consulted before the trainer can catch the Pokemon.
Trainers can also transfer their Pokemon to the lab if they want to swap the team in preparation for upcoming fights. They're free to roam the property while their Poke Balls are kept in storage.
The laboratory is a prime target for thieves and poachers, but Professor Oak and the researchers often don't realize they've nearly been robbed until the police show up because the Pokemon are excellent at working together to deal with threats.