I need help creating my OC

[RainbowDashington 89]

I have been doing a lot of thinking, thus, leading to some fanfic idea (weird how the brain works). Anyway, I'm just having trouble with the main protagonist who is an OC. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble with a name and design. Also, I'm not sure the story would be any good (though I'm sure it will). I need opinion about the synopsis as well...

 

The story begins with a pony (a pegasus) who wakes in the middle of the mysterious Everfree Forest, miles from civilization. He suddenly realizes that he has no recollection of how he got there and who he is. In a dream, he is visited by Princess Luna, days before her time in Ponyville on Nightmare Night. He reaches Ponyville and tries to adjust to life without his former memory. He decides to live in Ponyville to make new memories as he tries to discover his 'forgotten' past. 

 

The 'story' might as well be like the series, since it follows the same timeline as the show. 

 

This pony is seemingly outgoing, though he knows he is socially awkward at times. He feels compelled to write down his thoughts and 'adventures' in a diary, so he 'retain his memory.' Although a pegasus, he has acrophobia, though no one knows (yet)... (This is all I can say about the character; the rest will follow once I start writing...)

Edited January 30, 2014 by RainbowDashington

[Squeaky Clean 33]

Ooh! Cool idea. I know I'd read it. Have you picked out his special talent, yet? It'd be easier to design him if he already has a cutie mark.

[RainbowDashington 89]

I've been stuck on what his special talent is. I guess it is a little conflicting if I can't decide. I guess I need to list characteristics.

 

He is a pony of modesty. However, when he is faced by a challenge (i.e. a race), his competitive side takes over. Chivalry is one of his policies. He sometimes jokes around, but can be serious when needed. He is a perfectionist. He wants to enjoy flying as any other Pegasus, but his fear of heights keep him grounded half of the time.

 

 

Hm, always so difficult to start, easy once you've begun... He is related to Scootaloo (unknown to everypony, that is). I kinda imagined him having some of her energetic personality.

[Revolver Bobcat 45]

Sorry to butt in like this, but you would need 2 names, one for his older self and one the new one (Maybe one of the locals gives him a name)

 

But sorry, no names come to mind now.

[Acchan 232]

Hmm... maybe, for his town name, he can have a name similar to Scootaloo... I don't know. Just throwing random ideas out there.

[UserNotFound 964]

The words Chivalry and Modesty come to mind... Which makes me think of Knights... I have an OC who's afraid of heights too... She's ironically got Skies in her name... So maybe something like... Knight Cloud or Starry Knight?

[RainbowDashington 89]

I have him as a great flyer, only he's afraid of heights (kinda cruel for a pegasus). For a name, I would guess it would be similar to Scootaloo (maybe).

 

Ugh... So difficult to start.

Edited February 11, 2014 by RainbowDashington