I was inspired by @TBSkyen's analysis of Ashe to do a bit of a redesign.
It's really interesting looking at designs that aren't quite as effective as they could be to learn about design as a whole.
Iβve been wanting to do something with this idea for ages. Your mum being the champion would be a great twist!
Also pachirisu is great for a "weak" pokemon turning out to be a badass.
Professor Rosewood, the Pokemon Professor of [insert region here] and she studies the relationship between people and pokemon.
She's a very honest and open person who doesn't let her age stop her from befriending the largest and most dangerous pokemon she can find.