Lol, the starters look so weird, but then again, I also said that to Piplup, Turtwig and especially Chimchar. If I had to choose based on cuteness, I'd probably choose the Grass starter. It might change if their evolved form has been revealed. I'm feeling that the odd (yet cute) water starter will have an awesome final evolution. I don't know about the fire starter. Reminds me of Bidoof due to the colour and Turtwig, due to the stance. Thinking about it, most grass starters walk on all fours (Bulbasaur, Turtwig, Chikorita), so it was weird seeing a fire starter crouch.
Serebii states that the trainers are more older than the previous ones. I can see that, but the girl seems to need a haircut. I don't know, she seems a bit wild with her hair like that. XD Though the pink hat seems to be really random. I don't know, maybe I was just used to seeing main girls to be childish in style (Lyra with that bow on her hat, Dawn with her pink skirt) Although, the main guy seems to be a bit plain compared to the previous protagonist (Compare him to Lucas. xD), I feel like I want to give him a haircut. XDD