[quote=@Baphomini]
Like, something personal and life altering that connects them to their decision to take up the role that they did. More than "Well I have these powers," or "I got rejected."

Consider if Professor Oak was acting as a villain as a means of protecting the earth and environment. Yes, in the eyes of society, he is "evil" but the fact is, he's a hero in his own eyes.[/quote]

His villian alias is Poison Oak. I appreciate the Pokémon reference though. :P

His motivation being to protect the earth and environment was my intention, but Pine is a hypocrite sometimes. 😬 I can make that clearer!