Big Thunder

By Alex Kennedy

• December 11, 2012

Age: unknown (19?)

Gender: Male

Species: Non-Pony

Appearance: A very large, powerfully built zebra. Left ear pierced. Prominent scars on his flank, over his left eye, and across his back. Short, gray, mohawk style mane

Cutie Mark: None, but he has a prominent scar on his flank<br /><br />Edit: I forgot that zebras actually do have cutie marks. However the scar on his right flank obscures his cutie mark. On the left side it can be seen as the silhouette of a horse rearing up on it's hind legs, preparing to charge. Its meaning is not entirely clear, but presumably pertains to his strength and determination.

Personality: Very tough and thick-skinned. He doesn't look for a fight but has no problem fighting if challenged or if the need arises. Refuses to talk about how he got his scars. Speaks very little, and almost never initiates conversation. Rarely shows emotion. Very blunt and honest, often brutally so. Generally honorable and a good person, though he rarely opens up, and will often choose to stay out of conflict that doesn't directly involve him. Little frightens him, and he is brave when need be. Tends to confront things head-on. Hates bragging and show-offs.

Backstory: Found abandoned and barely alive by an elderly zebra in Manehattan at a young age. Doesn't remember anything about his parents or anything before then. Growing up in a poor neighborhood, his large build and tremendous strength meant that he was never teased or bullied but also that ponies were generally afraid to approach him at all. Over time it became natural for him to use his size to intimidate ponies, sometimes not even doing it consciously. Has been in many fights in his life, during which his strength and toughness assured that he almost never lost. Works doing whatever jobs ponies will pay him to do, usually things in which his strength serves him well.