User blog:Digdux/Character Prototype List

Shifter
"How can you use a weapon of ultimate mass destruction when it can stand in judgement on you?"

Name: Shifter

Kind: Earth Pony?

Residence: Maretropolis

Nickname: none

Sex: Female

Inspiration: Darwin, Mr. Fantastic

Powers:(proficient < skilled < expert < masterful < legendary) Weakness: Magic, Gems (gem proximity prevents shifting)
 * Reactive Evolution
 * Healing Factor
 * Shape Shifting

Resistance: Physical/Elemental Attack,

Backround:

Shifter is the successful result of a prototype project designed to create a second Smudge. However the villain in charge of the project failed to take into account that their product had a conscience and refused to do evil. Losing patience with the prototype, the villain imprisoned it and proceeded to start work on a new project. Unbeknownst to him, the prototype quickly escaped by slipping through the bars of its cage.

Shifter fled her prison and the research facility, and now roams Maretropolis, helping others as she can in exchange for food, or a place to rest her head. Knowing the villain likely has noticed her escape, she moves around, using the sewers and subway to avoid detection and capture. She knows the area well, and is willing to offer help and information, in exchange for food and secrecy.

Noctis
Name: Nocits

Kind: Earth Pony

Residence: Canterlot

Nickname: Ranger, Long Walker

Sex: Male

Inspiration: Nocits (final fantasy versus),  Elessar (LoTR)

Powers:(proficient < skilled < expert < masterful < legendary) Weakness:None
 * Legendary Weaponplay
 * Weapon based sight/teleportation
 * Superhuman reflexes
 * Masterful Fieldcraft
 * Longevity

Resistance: Mind Magic

Theme: Another Side (KH:FM)

Background: A member of the noble family of the Crystal Empire, Noctis' family were ousted, killed or imprisoned when Sombra became self proclaimed king of the Crystal Empire. Noctis' father managed to smuggle Noctis, and the family's magic ring to safety while he was still a foal as part of a political agreement made long ago with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. The pair found him a home, and an education.

Upon Sombra's defeat and his coming of age Celestia revealed Noctis' birthright, as he was now the only surviving member of the royal family. When asked if he would take up the throne, Noctis declined saying, "That kingdom needs love and healing, I cannot give it those things." He eventually left, looking for his own purpose, and his cutie mark, with Kibitz managing his inheritance, investing it into social works and education.

Noctis returns on occasion, mostly to major public gatherings, and sometimes serves brief stints as captain of the royal guard, if one is not present before departing once again. Following Shining Armor's marriage to Cadance, Noctis conversed with the pair at great length, before leaving again. He hasn't been seen since, though this is hardly news.

Captain Nero
Name: Captain Nero

Kind: Earth Pony

Residence: The Neightalus

Sex: Male

Inspiration: Captain Nemo

Powers: (proficient < skilled < expert < masterful < legendary)

Weakness:Physical Attack
 * Masterful Engineering
 * Masterful Scientific Genius
 * Legendary Wealth
 * Expert Swordplay
 * Command of the Neightalus

Resistances: none

Backround: Captain Nero isn't exactly a person, it is a title, carried by many different ponies for hundreds of years. However they all share a few traits. They all hate the empire of Equestria for its imperialist expansion, they all shared the same cutie mark, that of a nautical wheel, and they all shared some kind of bond with the Neightalus, a massive submarine, rumored to be the size of a small town. The Neightalus itself is a technological marvel, having been worked on extensively by Captain Nero and his crew for a very long time.

Origin: The first Captain Nero was a naval captain outside of Baltimare, however he grew distraught over the empire's expansion into the Crystal Empire and eventually turned to piracy to help those who could not stand up to Equestria's might. He and his crew went rouge and began to pillage up and down the eastern coast of Equestria. After seizing a large amount of loot from the formerly small town of Manehatain it is rumored that he started construction of the the Neightalus, which he uses to explore the seas, and met out "justice" to the subjects of Equestria.

Relationships:

Goldfin: Nero sees Goldfin as an anomaly, a creature of the sea that lives on land. Perhaps she can join his cause, if she refuses she can still be a great help, as even the Neightalus has limitations in some areas.