Post by EN on Nov 16, 2013 2:32:03 GMT
Name: Silent Dusk
Nickname/Alias(es): n/a
Race: Bat Pony
Gender: Male
Age: Stallion
Additional Status: n/a
-Physical Stuff-
Pelt Color: Gray
Mane/Tail Color and Style: His mane and tail is dark navy blue. He usually has a fringe going over the left, or right, side of his face.
Eye Color: Yellow
Cutie Mark: A moon rising and two slash marks.
Other Scars/Markings: None and hopefully it'll stay that way.
Physique: He isn't too bulky, nothing compared to a body builder, but he is rather well-toned after years of training.
-Social Stuff-
Current Residence: Canterlot
Job: One of the Royal Luna Guards, Private
Mother: n/a
Father: n/a
Sibling(s): n/a
Other Family: n/a
Closest Friends: Being a guard he doesn't really have many close friends, if any at all. The only ones he may be close to is probably other guards, but they're not exactly his friend either.
Courting/Courted By: Nopony yet.
Mate: Nopony, maybe in the future.
Foal(s): None, but would like some in the future.
-Personality Stuff-
Likes:
+ The Night and the Moon
+ Stargazing
+ Reading
+ Talking strolls during the night if he's off duty.
+ Sometimes he would sneak away to find a good spot to enjoy a book, to stargaze, or just for time alone in general.
+ There is nothing wrong for a stallion to go into the spa, especially a massage to get rid of all the knots after days of work.
+ Order
+ Strawberry Shortcake
+ Strawberries
+ Fruits
+ Tea
+ Cider
Dislikes:
- Mornings
- Very bright light
- Black Clouds
- Snow
- Ice
- The Cold, but unfortunately he sometime has to bear with it since he is a night guard.
- Coffee
- Most things that tastes sour
- Trying to look fancy. It's more like he doesn't have much knowledge about fashion and how to look fancy.
- Disorder
- Pranking and joking around
- Changelings
Motivation:
What drives him to try his best every day and night? Just doing his duties and making sure ponies can sleep soundly at night is enough to keep him going. Dusk makes sure that Canterlot, especially the Royal Palace and the princesses, remains safe at all times during the night. He would like to make sure all of Equestria is safe, but he's only one pony. Being a pony who's capable of remain level-headed at all times, added his stealth capabilities, it's hard for him to think of anywhere else to be than being a guard. Actually he has thoughts of owning his own library or bookstore some time in the future. Dusk isn't sure where he got the idea from, but he guessed it's his combine love for books and quiet places. He would like to be Captain of the guards one day or at least get a promotion that puts him on a higher rank. Well, this is just a short-term goal right now, because besides the library and bookstore idea he is still trying to figure out what else he would like to.
Strengths:
+ Being Stealthy
+ Making little to no sound whether he's trying or not
+ CQC, Close Quarter Combat
+ Using claws
+ Being able to remain calm and collective at all times
+ He is quite a fast flyer, especially flying in a straight line.
Weaknesses/Flaws:
- Very bright light, the sun is alright.
- Making sudden turns in flight.
- Being under the sun, during a hot day, for too long can disorient him.
- He can be a little too serious at times and because of that he's made little to no friend within the guards.
- Part of his stoic personality makes other ponies feel like he doesn't care for anything and that he's a cold pony.
- He doesn't understand joking and pranking very well, so there's a good chance he'll take them offensively.
- Sometimes he has a bad sense of fashion. He doesn't usually think about that kind of thing unless it's for a special occasion.
- Puppy dog eyes
Fears:
☠ Thunderstorms
☠ Lightning
☠ Caves, but only when there's lightning or thunder outside.
☠ Small Boats
☠ Deep Water
☠ Frozen water, especially lakes and ponds.
☠ Being stuck in a desert.
☠ Creatures with too many legs.
☠ He finds clowns to be creepy and it brings some bad occasions during his childhood.
Overall Persona:
There were always a few noticeable traits about Silent Dusk since the first time he gain the ability to comprehend what life has to offer around him. From an early age the bat pony has showed off his strong ability of being calm during almost every situations. Instead of fretting he prefers to retain his composure and find the best solution to fix the problem. One of his best qualities is masking away his emotions and be stoic, which is good for his occupation. It is given that not many ponies is able to ruse him, if any at all. They would really have to try hard to get him excited. Being stoic may be good for being a guard of the princess, but it does have its drawbacks. The fact that nothing can seem to faze him, many ponies believe Dusk to be cold and uncaring. It is probably because of his personality that he is unable to hold a decent conversation or make any friends. To top it off, his usual nonchalant expression tends to keep himself separated from most ponies.
His seriousness could be a problem too. After many years of being a guard he can take his job quite seriously, he became a serious pony in general, and he hates joking around. He even keeps his front during breaks and it tends to make him the least sociable pony in the barracks. Years of being a guard also turned this bat pony into one well disciplined and humble equine. Never once has he questioned authority and never once did a single thought of superiority cross his mind. Dusk treats authority with respect and it's a given that he follows the rules. Even if the paths he takes may be long and exceedingly difficult he will not take corners or shortcuts. It's needless to say he's quite passionate when it comes to his job. When a pony who can't seem to find himself fitting in any other areas, other than being stealthy, it's no wonder why Dusk developed a passion for his work. He did always admired his grandfather during the days he were a guard for Princess Luna, so that also explains why he loves his job. He's actually passionate about other things, but it's only if he finds himself developing strong attachments.
Was he really a unsociable, always seemingly angry, and uncaring pony? Despite how he many appear to be on duty, he's actually not a bad pony at all. He knows what a smile is and how to do it. Dusk is a not cold and emotionless pony, if anything he is compassionate. If there were a runaway wagon full of oranges that's about hit somepony, he would go as far as to take the impact for them. If some filly drop her ice cream and starts to cry, then he would buy her another and if all else fails he would not mind looking like a fool to replace that frown with a smile. He enjoys seeing ponies be happy and he tries his best to lessen any sufferings that may be inflicting them. Dusk always places others before him, even if he ends up receiving the short end of the stick, which is fine. He knows his own limitations and he does not go out of his way to outdo other ponies. He never desire to be the center of attention and if anything he would be the pony who even applauds his competitors in the end.
Though not many ponies can seem to befriend Silent Dusk due to his personality at work, it's rather hard to know if he's a pony who can be trusted. For the few ponies, that managed to get to know the other side of him, they can say that Dusk is somepony who's loyal and trusting. He would never go behind somepony's back and speak wrongly of them. Anypony's secret, not matter the size, is safe with him. Should impending danger come, everypony can be assured that Dusk will not falter and remain strong at his post. He's a overall good and average pony. Though sometimes he may forget he's not on duty and his presence could scare a pony or two, but if one took the time to get to know him better they will realize he can be a good friend.
History/Background: [[I'll need time to come up with this.]]
Both [Bat Pony 01] & [Bat Pony 02] is not drawn by me. They were commissioned for me by this lovely artist Sakuyamon.