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==Functions of non-player characters== | ==Functions of non-player characters== | ||
Non-player characters are typically present in [[ | 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 [[List of Trainer tips|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 [[list of in-game trades|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]]. | NPCs also supply the player with free [[item]]s once, or with Pokémon in an [[list of in-game trades|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]]. | ||
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===Unova=== | ===Unova=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Juniper]]''' - Professor Juniper debuted in [[Generation V]], where, like the other professors, she will give the {{player}} a [[Pokédex]] in her lab; however, in {{2v2|Black|White}} she leaves a present containing the [[starter Pokémon]] at the player's house for the player, [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]]. She also demonstrates how to catch a Pokémon to the player. She specializes in the origins of Pokémon. She is the first | * '''[[Professor Juniper]]''' - Professor Juniper debuted in [[Generation V]], where, like the other professors, she will give the {{player}} a [[Pokédex]] in her lab; however, in {{2v2|Black|White}} she leaves a present containing the [[starter Pokémon]] at the player's house for the player, [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]]. She also demonstrates how to catch a Pokémon to the player. She specializes in the origins of Pokémon. She is the first core series Pokémon Professor who is female. | ||
* '''[[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]]. | ||
