The Sportsman
This Trainer values an active lifestyle above all else and treats their Pokémon as exercise buddies in addition to the normal companionship between Trainer and Pokémon. A Sportsman will often choose Pokémon suiting their sport or physical activity of choice, such as skiers picking Ice Types and marathoners picking Pokémon like Dodrio that can keep up in a footrace.
Notable Examples: Korrina, Marlon
Key Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics, Combat
How to Build: Start with Athlete, Tumbler, or Martial Artist In a world filled with dangerous wild Pokémon, it’s never a bad idea to get physically fit. It’s for this reason that the athletic options in Pokémon Tabletop United tend to coincide with martial arts and self-defense. Each of the Athlete, Tumbler, and Martial Artist Classes specializes in Trainer Combat. If this doesn’t necessarily fit your character concept, such as for a triathlete or swimmer, then the Athlete class is probably your best bet out of the three. Don’t forget to look into appropriate EDGES such as Power Boost, Swimmer, Acrobat, etc. when it comes to building your Trainer. From there, consider what role you want your Trainer to play. Fighters will often find Dancer to supplement their primary Trainer Combat Class well, while those who prefer battling with Pokémon will find a natural fit with the Enduring Soul, letting their Pokémon match themselves in tenacity. Juggler also puts a Trainer’s athleticism to good use in Pokémon battles. Survivalist is also a great option for many Sportsmen, since a love of sports often goes hand in hand with a love of the outdoors. They can gain bonuses to common SKILL Checks used for athletic activity in the environment of their choice, such as tundra for skiers and mountains for hikers. The Weapon Specialist Classes from the Game of Throhs supplement fit Sportsmen who’ve chosen to study a weapon for their sport.
Key Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics, Combat
How to Build: Start with Athlete, Tumbler, or Martial Artist In a world filled with dangerous wild Pokémon, it’s never a bad idea to get physically fit. It’s for this reason that the athletic options in Pokémon Tabletop United tend to coincide with martial arts and self-defense. Each of the Athlete, Tumbler, and Martial Artist Classes specializes in Trainer Combat. If this doesn’t necessarily fit your character concept, such as for a triathlete or swimmer, then the Athlete class is probably your best bet out of the three. Don’t forget to look into appropriate EDGES such as Power Boost, Swimmer, Acrobat, etc. when it comes to building your Trainer. From there, consider what role you want your Trainer to play. Fighters will often find Dancer to supplement their primary Trainer Combat Class well, while those who prefer battling with Pokémon will find a natural fit with the Enduring Soul, letting their Pokémon match themselves in tenacity. Juggler also puts a Trainer’s athleticism to good use in Pokémon battles. Survivalist is also a great option for many Sportsmen, since a love of sports often goes hand in hand with a love of the outdoors. They can gain bonuses to common SKILL Checks used for athletic activity in the environment of their choice, such as tundra for skiers and mountains for hikers. The Weapon Specialist Classes from the Game of Throhs supplement fit Sportsmen who’ve chosen to study a weapon for their sport.