Pegasus Stalwart [Final]

[HighRoller]

Roleplay Type: Mane Equestrian

Name: Stalwart

Sex: Male

Age: Stallion

Species: Pegasus

Eye Color: True Blue

Coat Color: Shadowy Blue-Gray

Mane/Tail/Markings Color & Style: Mane and tail are longish, wavy, and a bit messy, and are a pale, slightly dingy gray in color.

Physique: Above average height, rugged, sturdy build

Cutie Mark: A small stone fortress

Origin/Residence: Resides in Canterlot, born on the frontier

Occupation: Private Security/Bodyguard

Motivation: Stalwart desires to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and wants to be a refuge to those he loves in times of trouble. He also wishes to follow in his father's footsteps and become a member of the Equestrian Royal Guard.

Likes: Hiking, peaceful scenery, physical work, animals, the smell of soil

Dislikes: Cruelty, injustice of all kinds, being cooped up, dealing with young foals (feels awkward), ruminating thoughts, being the center of attention

Character Summary:

Personality: Stalwart is quick to defend those in need, but slow to anger for any reason. He has a very gentle spirit, and enjoys nature, animals, and working the land. However, he is a staunch defender of the weak and downtrodden, unable to tolerate bullying and wanton violence. That being said, he's not above bruising some heads in order to preserve the overall peace.

Family: Stalwart's father was a retired royal guard who had moved out to a small plot of land on the frontier on the other side of the Stadia from the Hasufel Mountains. His mother was a younger mare from a rural village in the area. They met, married, and owned a small farm, which Stalwart grew up helping to maintain. A short while after his father passed away from a combination of old age and illness when Stalwart was a young stallion, his mother sold the farm and encouraged him to pursue his dream, which was to follow in his father's footsteps and become a royal guard.

Personal History: Stalwart is relatively well educated, having been tutored by his mother and father as a colt. In addition, waking up early each morning and performing the difficult work involved with running a farm have left him a strong and disciplined stallion with a good work ethic. Ever since he was a colt he has loved communing with nature, and would often spend his spare time traversing the small wooded areas and riverbanks that surrounded his father's property.

Cutie Mark Story: When Stalwart's father passed away, his mother was distraught. She often took to wandering the surrounding lands by herself on long walks, attempting to get her mind off of her grief, while Stalwart tended to the farm work. Though life in the area was peaceful, there was occasional banditry in the region. One day, Stalwart's dear mother failed to return home at her usual time.

His concern growing with each passing minute, Stalwart finally ventured forth to look for her, searching some woods he and his mother both enjoyed visiting. To his horror, the young stallion found that a pair of ne'er-do-wells had accosted her. After attempting to reason with them for her release, it fell upon him to use his physical strength to fight them off. In the face of his steady onslaught, the scrawny ponies fled in terror, leaving Stalwart and his distraught mother alone in the clearing.

As he nuzzled her tears away and comforted her, the mark of a stone fortress appeared on his flank, representing not only his physical strength and valor in the face of danger, but also his capacity to be a sturdy fixture for others to rely upon in their times of personal need.

An illustration of Stalwart's general appearance

A closer look at Stalwart's cutie mark

[SonicRainboomGirl]

Wow, nice application!

[HighRoller]

Wow, nice application!

Thanks a bunch. It's my second one, so this isn't exactly my first rodeo.

[Armony]

[Dio]

This is a solid application. I would just like you to keep in mind how his father's career affected Stalwart as you play. The military is not just a career, it is a lifestyle and its effects run far deeper than just pay grade and job description. I will stamp because for now, Stalwart's story is focused on a young stallion growing up, which gives him plenty of opportunity to explore what the military life would mean to him.