Editing Don't Rest Your Hooves (section)

== Character Generation ==

Every player has a '''Pony Character (PC)''' that they are portraying in the game.  One player is the exception; they will be playing the role of the narrator of this story, with the plot of the story, and playing the role of all the '''yet 'Nother Pony in the Crowds (NPCs)'''.  In the tradition of other role-playing games, this player has the title '''Stablemaster'''. Just because the Stablemaster knows the plot of the story doesn't mean she has total control; the PCs are special because they don't quite belong anymore, and thus they can act on their own or even change the story.

Since this is a mostly narrative game, the character sheet is descriptive instead of the list of measurements you usually see in role-playing games. Your "stats" will be the short written answers to the interview questions below.  Each question is followed by some hints on how to answer.

;'''My Name Is...'''
Your Pony needs a name.  Remember that your character is a magical pony from a child's cartoon, so stay away from names like John Doe or Lord Cthonicus.  Stick to names like "Pinkie Pie," "Rarity," and "Applejack."

;'''And I Am...'''
Describe your Pony's physical apperance and abilities, going into as much or as little detail as you like.  Remember that almost all Ponies have a "Cutie Mark," a brand on their haunches that is iconic to their personality.   At the least, you should state whether this Pony is a regular Pony, a Pegasus (with wings and flight), or a Unicorn (with small sorcery tricks related to their Cutie Mark).

;'''Why Am I Not Happy?'''
What is it that's giving you trouble?  Why can't you fit in anymore? What is it that makes you a PC and not an NPC -- an actor instead of part of the crowd?

;'''How Did I Realize This?'''
What was the event that set off your sudden self-realization?  What was the think that forced you to discover something was "off" about the world and Ponies around you?

;'''What's On The Surface?'''
How do you present yourself to the world?  What's the mask that you show to keep the illusion of normalcy, to keep you from the scrutiny of the herd?

;'''What Lies Beneath?'''
What are you ''really'' like?  What's the face you have that only your trusted friends may see (if you have friends that you trust that far)? What makes your secret heart-of-hearts beat, what are you like when you're by yourself and don't need to pretend?

;'''My Dream Is To...'''
Where would you rather be?  Who would you rather be?  What do you expect to accomplish that will make everything better again?  What do you believe will soothe your troubled psyche and give you the peace that you crave?

;'''When You Get Upset...'''
This is the only part of the character sheet with numbers.  Sometimes a Pony will get frustrated and upset, and they will react hot or cold. Next to the words "aggressive" and "passive", put down a total of three marks between them; these are your '''Responses,''' which will be explained fully later.  If your Pony will always be dash at the target, put all three in "aggressive."  If your Pony is more likely to shy at the fence, but not always, put two marks beside "passive" and one next to "aggressive."  Leave some space here as you'll be making and erasing marks, but the first three are permanent and most important.

There are two more items that define your Pony Character: their '''Spark''' of virtue, and their '''Cutie Mark / Power'''.  Before you decide on them, we should explain how they play a part in resolving conflicts.