Erastus Meek

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Name: Erastus Meek

Gender: Male

Age: Adult

Species: Unicorn

Pelt Color: White with a teal diamond and hooves

Mane/Tail Color & Style: Teal and white, cleanly kept

Eye Color: Brown

Cutie Mark: An Akoma Ntoso (linked hearts)

Residence: Neighroby

Occupation: Head of the Zebra/Pony Relations Missionary Effort (Subject to Change when I can think of a good acronym for it, haha!)

Talents, Skills: Diplomacy, Teaching, Linguistics, Doctorate in Cultural Hippology with a Minor in Neurobiology, Thinks he can cook but can't

Likes: Manual labor, socializing, behavioral psychology, cooking, teaching, testing students and other missionaries to their limits

Dislikes: Any kind of arguments, demeaning comments (even if the person is only joking), ingratitude, premature judgement, sickness or anything else that might hinder him from working.

Character Personality: Strict and stern, Erastus might remind one of an ever-present father. Don't judge him wrongly, though. He's simply intent on keeping the right attitude and work ethic within his camps. He is particularly intelligent, but does not attribute it to his schooling. "Experience is the best teacher" is his pet motto. His studies have, however, caused him to be very picky about how others talk when they are around him. He knows the direct effect of rude words, even spoken jokingly, and avoids them like a germaphobe would an old battlefield hospital. In spite of his watchful and, at times, harsh behavior, however, he does have a soft spot for those struggling to realize their potential.

Bio: Erastus Meek grew up in luxury in Canterlot, a well-behaved colt who was always invited to high-society events because, let's face it, he was born an adult. (Not literally, fortunately for his mother, but you get the picture.) It took Erastus quite some time for him to discover his Cutie Mark, but, seeing as he didn't have many friends his own age in the first place, this only caused concern in his parents. Erastus was perfectly happy in socializing with the grown-ups of Canterlot, learning social graces and noting patterns of behavior. Little Erastus became so talented, in fact, that he could reason his way into and out of any situation. His teenage years became rather dangerous as he realized the power he held in understanding others so well. Carried away by the idea that he might even have the power to persuade Princess Celestia herself, Erastus stepped on a number of heads in his desire for influence. It was Luna, surprisingly enough, who put an end to Erastus' greed by asking him to help with one of the Zebra Ambassadors. Grudgingly at first, Erastus waited on the Ambassador hoof and hind, who never said a word of thanks. In fact, she never said a word at all. Almost driven mad with resentment, Erastus began studying the Zebra language with the sole intent of giving the ambassador a rather sharp lesson in appreciation. The night he decided to give his lecture, however, was the same night the Ambassador had scheduled certain members of her tribe to come and show their gratitude for Canterlot's hospitality... with a special ritual specifically for Erastus. Stunned and humbled, Erastus instead used his new knowledge of the Zebraic tradition to accept their offering. With that, his Cutie Mark appeared. Erastus dedicated the rest of his youth to the study of Cultural Hippology, Linguistics, and Neurobiology to have at least a foundation to work upon as he started a new missionary effort in the Zebra Lands...

[Red Charge]

Hmm, I was thinking older, maybe middle aged? Probably has a doctorate in anthropology or sociology or some social science like that?

[Red Charge]

Approved!