I've created a survey so we can reach a consensus (thanks anon) on which starter is headcanon on /vp/:

THINK INDIVIDUALLY, DON'T THINK ABOUT THE TYPE TRIANGLE
such as both Green and Leaf pick Squirtles

>http://pastebin.com/dcAAyiex
(it's a link to the link since 4chan won't let me post)

pic is results up until now

>inb4 pic size
Red: Charmander
Blue/Leaf: Bulbasaur
Green/Blue: Squirtle
Ethan: Cyndaquil
Lyra: Chikorita
Silver: Totodile
Kris/Marina: Cyndaquil/Totodile (tie!)
Brendan: Treecko
May: Torchic
Lucas: Turtwig
Dawn: Piplup
Barry: Chimchar
Hilbert: Oshawott
Hilda: Oshawott/Snivy
Cheren: Snivy
Bianca: Tepig
Nate: Tepig
Rosa: Snivy
Hugh: Oshawott
Calem: Froakie
Serena: Fennekin
Sun/Elio: Litten
Moon/Selene: Popplio
Hau: Litten/Rowlet