Earth Pony Grey Matter [FINAL]

[GreyMatter]

Roleplay Type:

World of Equestria RP

Name:

Grey Matter

Sex:

Male

Age:

Stallion

Species:

Earth Pony

Eye Color:

Blue

Coat Color:

Grey

Mane/Tail/Markings Color & Style:

Short cut mane, Chartruese in color.

Relatively short tail, same color.

No other markings

Physique:

Average. Grey is not much stronger than any other stallion, nor weaker. He is simply average, akin to the background stallions.

Cutie Mark:

A (Pink) Brain

Origin/Residence:

Grey was born in Fillydelphia, but currently lives is Baltimare. He moved to Baltimare because he was tired of not knowing everypony walking down the streets, never saying hello to anypony, and the general lack of personable relationships that existed there. Due to ponies moving in and out, he has never had friends for long, and felt he could meet more in Baltimare.

Occupation:

In the point in time of which this application is filed, Grey Matter has graduated from Canterlot U, and is looking to start a business. (See character summary and Motivation)

Motivation:

Grey Matter has always been about family and friends. He decided to be self employed simply so that, when he has his own family, he could make his own hours, in order to maximize time with them. He always has his dream family, Him, his wife, and their three beautiful foals, to look forward to.

Likes: (optional)

Books

Smart ponies

Families

Parks

Free Time

Dislikes: (optional)

Arrogant ponies

Unfriendly ponies

Big cities

Character Summary:

Grey Matter was born to Cram Fest and Study Session, two highly intelligent Fillydelphia ponies. Sadly, his parents were constantly working on new creations and inventions, and rarely spent time with their child. They hired a nanny to raise him, and as a result of his being around an older pony like her all the time, he matured more quickly than other ponies, in the social manner at least. His family had plenty of money, as his parents made a lot off of the creations of theirs. Grey eventually went to grade school, where he had trouble making friends. He was always intelligent, as a result of his genes, and of the time he spent cramming his head with books.

One day, after a rough school week (Many tests means many ponies trying to cheat off of him), Grey went home, where his parents had planned to take a vacation to Canterlot, so he could see the capitol of Equestria. Grey was all packed and ready to go, not just because of the learning experience, but because it would be the first time in his memory that his parents would be focused on him. Unfortunately, they were behind on an assignment for work. Grey was desperate not to miss the vacation, and asked what the problem was his parents were having. Cram Fest, his father, chuckled, before explaining the situation. He figured Grey would have no idea what was going on, but when Grey immediately pointed out the solution, he was astounded. After filing the papers to his boss, the family took the next train. In all the commotion, Grey forgot to tell his parents until they were on the train that he had earned his cutie mark after correcting his father. His mark was a brain, from his intelligence and eagerness to learn, showing how much he knows, varying from the essentials, to little know facts and figures.

That weekend in Canterlot was the best weekend of Grey's young life. He loved the attention from his parents, and it was then that he decided he would ensure that his children would always have him around, and wouldn't be almost entirely raised by somepony else. Grey knew where he was headed, and it seemed to be the same road as his parents. He did not know how to use his intellect to make money, without being gone all the time. He began to accept that this was simply how the cycle worked, until he went off to high school. Fillydelphie had an academy program on the outside of the city, allowing ponies to spend the latter part of high school specializing in a field. When Grey learned he could start his own business, he knew that he was going to. He just didn't know WHAT business he would start.

Grey continued to excel in High school, before moving onto prestigious Canterlot U. There, he learned more about business management, but more importantly, met Pesto. Pesto was just what Grey needed. She was a green pegasus, who had glasses like himself. She was the love of his, still is. They met and immediately hit it off, to the point that she forgot she was sitting near a rock star (while Grey was simply sitting with a friend, who happened to be a rock star). Pesto was Grey's first real fillyfriend, as nopony else even bothered to know him. Still, how things played out, he does not mind, as it simply brought him toward his beloved.

Grey will openly admit to his flaws, they come with the territory of being smart. He can be arrogant at times, has fallen victim to hubris, and tends to generally annoy other ponies. He also is notoriously indecisive, which is why he hasn't proposed to Pesto. Not because he doesn't know if he should, but he needs to decide what business to start, and needs to start making money off of his business before he feels that he can provide for her. Until such a time, he keeps the ring he purchased a while back hidden away, with the slightest hope she finds it, and he won't have to wait.

As he is still fairly young, Grey's parents still work. Resultantly, they cannot visit him. They are proud of him, but he does not see it, simply because what is shouting it out for them is an unnoticable sign to him. They are still living in Fillydelphia, and plan to retire in the next 15 years, having saved up a lot of money. They do not allow Grey to have any of it, unless deemed necessary, or set aside for certain occasions, like his wedding. They do this so he can succeed, and he understands this, and plans on doing the same for his children.

For now, however, Grey is left waiting for the day he will marry his beloved. He loves to joke with his friends, but can be quite serious when needed. He currently spends his time split between Pesto and trying to figure out what to do with life, so that he may settle down with her. He is very well-spoken, which he is saving for when he needs a loan to start his business. Here he is now, on the cusp of the most important time in his life, just waiting to see where it will go...

EDIT: Editted to have the edit by line so people wil see I have editted it to include what Imagination said to add so that hopefully somepony will recognize that this is ready.

Edited June 17, 2012 by GreyMatter

[GreyMatter]

Also, I cant get it to bold like it said, do I need to go back and select that personally?

[CrimsonNova]

Yay, previous OC relationship approved~!

I'll get around to Pesto's app whenever I'm bothered to get outta bed and start using my brain properly.

[GreyMatter]

C'mon! Use your thunker!

[GreyMatter]

Well, I have nothing more to write I guess, so, Final it is!

[Snowy]

Yup, I say that it looks good to be final.

[Imagination]

The only question I have is with his studies.

I'm guessing since his cutie mark is a brain, his special talent would be intelligence, or being able to learn at an accelerated rate. According to the history he did well with his business studies, though what sort of business studies? Statistics? Accounting? Law? Education? Real Estate? Contracting? Management?

Personally, when I think of 'business aptitude' I connect it with charisma rather than intelligence.

Either way, if you could perhaps clarify on exactly what manner of business he may have spent his time in school with, it would give not only yourself, but other players a bit more to work with.

[GreyMatter]

Well, given that he is trying to start a business, I suppose it would be management, correct? Also, he hasn't picked business because he would be particularly good at it. If he was, his cutie mark would be something like a tie. As I explained, he picked business so he could choose his own hours, so he would have the chance to spend time with his family. So far as what the cutie mark means, it is high intelligence. As you are likely aware, intelligence measures not what you know, but how quickly you learn, so he learns quickly, and remembers well, which means that he knows more, not just for his inquisitive side that likes to explore and learn, but also from remembering what he has been taught. I know this needs to be added up there, but I need to figure out how to not shoehorn it in.

[Imagination]

Edited June 17, 2012 by Imagination

[RCTwilightSparkle]

Your app has been approved! since this is your first mane RP character, you aren't in the roleplayers group yet. Once you are moved into the roleplayers group you'll be able to post in mane RP with your new character it can take up to a few days for the admins to move you.