The Grass Starter is named Tamandino (the Sleep Seed Pokémon). He's a mix between a Tamandua and a Tamarind Nut/Fruit.
Our Fire Starter is named Ocelitl (the Fire Pounce Pokémon). Their name is derived from ōcēlōtl (Nahuatl for Jaguar) and Little. Perhaps the Jaguar part might hint at his future evolution ;)
And last but not least Riptidal (the Alligator Lizard Pokémon). The name is a silly play on the words Riptide and Tidal, but more importantly he's based (specifically) on the Blue variant of the Mexican Alligator Lizard (who are sadly endangered).
Something of note about the starters (and the Vivalmas Region as a whole) is that Fossils will play a vital role. In fact the starters are technically fossils revived by the professors themselves!
Stay tuned for more information coming soon about the Vivalmas Region AKA Project Viva! I look forward especially to showing off some Vivalmas regional forms inspired by Mexican culture and traditions (in fact I waited to upload this today on purpose regarding a certain holiday)
(If you'd like to know more, help or use them please DM and ask me!) (Artists, sprites and more will be needed)
by Project_Viva