The starter pokemon are: Tepig, Oshawott & Snivy. These are their evolutions:
basic
Oshawott - Dewott (lv. 17) - Samurott (lv. 36) (my choice)
Tepig - Pignite (lv. 17) - Emboar (lv.36)
Snivy - Servine (lv. 17) - Serperior (lv. 36)
The badges for the gyms are:
Gym #1: Trio Badge - Striaton City
Gym #2: Basic Badge - Nacrene Town
Gym #3: Beetle Badge - Castelia City
Gym #4: Bolt Badge - Nimbasa City
Gym #5: Quake Badge - Driftveil City
Gym #6: Jet Badge - Mistralton City
Gym #7: Icicle Badge - Icirrus City
Gym #8: Legendary Badge - Opelucid City
The "Team Rocket" or "Team Galactic" in this story is "Team Plasma".
If you have any questions or you'd like me to add something just type it in the comments area.
These are the characters.
This is a map of the Unova Region.