Professor Hickory is a Pokemon Professor specializing in the study of the extraspatial phenomena known as "Secret Bases." Hailing originally from Fortree City in Hoenn, he's fascinated by the possibilities of these Pokemon-revealed pockets in the environment, whether mundane or mystical. Widely disregarded, but keen on establishing his own credibility, he travels the world in search of a breakthrough in his studies, and in order to catch more Pokemon... ultimately, hoping to find a place for a lab of his own, from which he might hand out fresh Pokemon to any aspiring young trainers-to-be.
Eccentric, boisterous, and at times gleefully childish, his insatiable quest for a legacy-making breakthrough may seem a fool's errand to some, but he takes it very seriously. During his studies, he had access to academy-provided Pokemon who knew Secret Power... but now, he's forced to conduct his studies by barging in on whatever Bases he can find in the wild.
Pokémon[]
Despite claiming they're intended for the "sprouts of tomorrow," Hickory seems to value any catch dearly.
Fyodor, the Alolan Geodude[]
Lv. 5, Male, Jolly. Knows Tackle, Defense Curl, and Charge.
A gift from an old colleague, Fyodor shares the Professor's hunger for glory--as well as his hardheadedness. Without fail, he will attempt to provide his "consultation" on any problem the Professor cannot solve... whether verbally (completely unhelpful) or simply by taking action.