Ice Storm

It is highly recommended that characters are placed in the database, for if nothing else, consistency. If you are needing additional fields for a character that's non-pony related, create a list of everything that the character needs, and everything that's not covered by the current application form would be placed in the "Other" section.
 
Something else that you could do though, if you'd rather not use the database, is use a blog page for the character sheets to where you can use whatever form that you need. Or you can simply include it in the OOC topic for that Roleplay. All of these are available options, just as long as there isn't a separate OOC topic dedicated to just the characters only. It's already difficult to keep track of Roleplays in the area as it is. (Though change is coming to make that better.)

A character that you have described would be perfectly allowed in the regular Roleplay World, as there are no Canon rules or stipulations to go off of. you can create whatever you'd like to be able to participate, Depending on how you toned down the power though, the split personality think would also be an interesting idea for a EqE  character, but it would take some work. Otherwise, yeah, characters like that are fine in the normal database. Just make sure to read the individual rules of each roleplay before posting in them and make sure the own of the RP accepts you into it before doing so! See you in the RP world.

Hello there and thanks for showing interest in the Equestrian Empire Section! I'll gladly answer all of the questions that you have regarding this section.
 
Yes, all you need to do is submit your character idea in the Unapproved section. That particular roleplay section is show canon though, so all of the rules that are in place for characters are there to ensure that they meet the requirements that would be seen in the show. You can find all of these rules here. http://mlpforums.com/topic/66334-original-character-rules/ WIP Means Work in Progress. Simply put, if your character isn't quite done and you still have adjustments that you want to make, then you can place that on the character while your finishing it. We will not assess WIP characters unless we spot something that immediately stands out as a violation. Right now, a bit longer than expected because we are short handed, but usually no more than a week or two when we are operating at full potential. Also, applications will never be outright denied. We will make comments on the character to say what things need to be changed to fit show canon, but we will never strait out deny a character. We will comment on the character in the database itself and then move it to the appropriate section once it's been approved. All characters go through a 2 step screening process. One member of staff looks at the character, and if they don't see anything wrong with the character, they move it to this section where a second member of staff looks at the character again to make sure that nothing was missed. I hope this was helpful and look forward to seeing you in the RP world. If more questions come up, don't be afraid to ask.

Any character that is approved for Equestrian Empire play can be used in the normal Roleplay world as well. However, it doesn't mean you will be able to play Cast characters in certain RPs. There are many RPs in the normal world that use OCs only, and those who allow cast allow them on a first come first serve basis, so there is no guarantee that you can play a certain character that's not your own.
 
 
Basically, All Original characters in the approved database can be used in either roleplay section.