>>29013203>>29013417>>29013442>>29013453How about this:
You are a Human turned Pokémon, and you get the strangest feeling that the answer lies at the bottom of a super long Mystery Dungeon. Coincidentally, the town will pay you to clear it out.
The Jerk Team might double as antagonists, putting obstacles in your way, and a solo play rescue mechanic. If you fall unconscious, they save you but mock you.
Hoops is the one that summoned you. He does things for the lulz/evulz/plot.
In case we need to spice up the plot, rumor has it that the medicine to some disease is also at the bottom of the Mystery Dungeon, and some Pokélord wants you to keep going, down, as you seem to be unaffected.
Marcus shows up at a few parts to give you pointers and to make you feel important and destined, but if pressed, will confess that you were already there and ran with it.
