Post by Aegis/AJ on Oct 17, 2011 21:29:08 GMT
"See this? This is my 'bored' face. The only way I could be more bored is if you nailed a plank of wood to it."
-General Stuff-
"The name's Silve'. If I 'ear a doll, baby, or suga'...there will be a reckonin'"
Name: Silver Storm
Nickname/Alias(es): Silvie
Race: Pegasus
Gender: Mare
Age: Young Mare
Additional Status: Omnivore, speaks with an Aussie accent, owns a pet carrier pidgeon named 'Jasta'
-Physical Stuff-
"Don't 'ate me cause I'm beautiful. Give me five minutes, I'll give ya plenty of reason to 'ate me"
Pelt Color: Silver
Mane/Tail Color and Style: Red with yellow accents
Eye Color: Amber
Cutie Mark: A cloud with a lightning bolt through it
Other Scars/Markings: Freckles on her snout
Physique: A short but strong build with large wings
-Social Stuff-
"So you want the five minute arugment or the full 'alf-'our?"
Current Residence: Manehattan
Job: Journalist
Mother: Platinum Thunder
Father: Ruby Sheen
Sibling(s): Gold Lightning
Other Family: Sid Burns (cousin), Sapphire Storm (niece), Diamond Galore (niece)
Closest Friends: Gold Lightning, more to be addded
Courting/Courted By: N/A
Mate: N/A
Foal(s): N/A
-Personality Stuff-
"I'll 'ave you know I 'ave a master's degree in liberal sarcasm"
Likes: Gemstones, celebrities, newspapers, journals, acrobatics, anything involving high speed, her family, good food, rainy days, adrenaline rushes
Dislikes: Uptight ponies, bad cooking, snobs, being ignored, tranquility
Motivation: Honestly, she's not a very motivated pony to begin with. But she enjoys her work and she likes to shine a spotlight on the ponies of Equestria that deserve recognition. As a journalist, she dreams of finding 'the big scoop' - a story that will propel her name to fame. She wants to one day be as famous as the people she's always interviewing.
Strengths: Sarcasm (seriously, she wields it like a sword), witty comebacks, interviewing, investigative journalism, being nosey, high cruising speed, honesty
Weaknesses/Flaws: An abrasive attitude, insensitive to other's feelings, quick tempered, sometimes too nosey, apathy, emotionally distant
Fears: Rejection, losing her family, ruining her career, losing 'the big scoop,' being transferred to 'the gossip column'
Overall Persona:
Hailing from a volcano island along with the rest of family, Silver was always a bit of a wild child growing up, even when compared to the rest of her family. She was also a bit of a tomcolt, befriending mostly colts and dragons and preferring the more rough and tumble lifestyle. She was equal parts daring and fool-hearted as a filly, playing games like 'who can fly closest to the lava' or having eating contests with the dragons. In fact, her friendship with some of the dragons on the island was how she developed her rather peculiar eating habits - Silver's been described by her family as having a cast iron stomach and teeth like tiny hammers. Silver will eat just about anything and everything if its offered to her and doesn't seem to be too bothered by it. She even liked to eat gemstones, which have since grown to be a personal favourite of hers (especially sapphires). Her voracious appetite is only countered by her extremely active lifestyle, which is arguably the only way she's managed to keep all the pounds off despite eating her weight in stones some days.
Now despite having no shortage of friends growing up, Silver never really learned that delicate art of 'being nice.' Now, she's not necessarily a mean-spirited pony but she can be rather oblivious to that little thing we call 'feelings.' If she thinks somepony is being a dolt, she'll tell them right to their face...and usually in a manner than involves a lot more sarcasm and insulting. In fact, any pony who wants to get near Silver will need to understand that sarcasm is pretty much her mother tongue and it'll take a thick skin to get past that initial assault. But if one can keep their wits sharp and about, you'll likely impress her enough that she'll tone back the sarcasm and might even take a liking to you. If you need the cold, honest truth, Silver is the pony you want. Still, underneath the rough edges, the barbed wire tongue, the apathetic glare, and the minefield of pet peeves, there is a heart of gold pulsing at the center. Usually only her family is able to bring it out with ease but its not impossible for other ponies - they just might need a few stitches afterwards.
As a young mare, Silver decided to leave home in order to find her own path in life. After losing a bet, she moved to Manehattan (it was that or fly across Equestria wearing a pink tutu) where she found her true calling in journalism. Turns out not giving a darn what people think makes it easier to ask the important questions that need to be asked plus it gave her an excuse to go to where the excitement always was. And it wasn't difficult for her to land a job at the Equestria Times, the most widely distributed newspaper in the land, since she had easy access to the Wonderbolts thanks to family ties. Silver is always prepared to work hard for her goals but short-cuts always make life easier, no? Silver now travels all across Equestria (giving her convenient excuses to drop in and surprise her brother) searching for exciting stories to share with the world and, hopefully, find a story that will make her the go-to pony in journalism.
In the end, Silver Storm is a good-hearted young mare following her dreams of fame and fortune just like everybody else. It's just buried underneath a prickly exterior of sarcasm and spite.