As long as anypony can remember, Metal Black has been... well, loud. And not in a normal, fillyhood way. Reports of ear-splitting yelling and breaking glass had a tendency to follow her. Of course, in the Crystal Empire, breaking glass is a feat.
Her rambunctious nature certainly didn't help her reputation, either.
Metal was born into the fabulous life of a travelling troupe of performers. Her father was a talented singer, and her mother was a highly skilled acrobat. Together, the three enjoyed the life of the road.
One day, as a jest, Metal's mother said that the filly's singing was so bad that she could blacken metal. Metal, not understanding the irony, took this as a challenge.
With her father's guidance, she learned to sing well, channeling her passions, her inner fire into every word. For a crystal pony, this was no small claim. Metal and her family continued in the troupe for some time. Eventually, though, as per the traditions of their group, she was cut loose from the herd (so to speak) to wend her way through the world for a year.
Just before she left, trying to test her mother's theory, she sang a dissonant chord of vile, coarse lyrics that actually turned a sheet of metal black as pitch.
It was then that her cutie mark appeared, to the wonder and chagrin of all. Her mother and father couldn't be more proud, though: their daughter's inner fire could scorch with a few well-sung lyrics.
And that was the start of the legend of Metal Black.
Appearance:
Metal is a light-gray crystal pony whose shimmer is slightly less than that of her fellows. Her shockingly bright red mane and tail, however, tend to put others off. She is built of pure, lean muscle. On her flank, she is marked with a trio of crooked black notes.
Personality:
Metal speaks her mind. Frequently. She also has a tendency to leap before looking, to act boldly/brashly as needed, and to always have a joke or story to share.
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 13, flat-footed 19 (+2 Dex, +1 size, +1 natural, +5 armor, +2 shield)
hp 38
Fort +6; Ref +3; Will +5
Special Defenses well versed, uncanny dodge, SR 6+lvl
Weaknesses emotional vulnerability
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee +1 rapier +6 (1d4+1/18-20) or masterwork dagger +5 (1d3+1/19-20; 10ft)
Ranged +6
Special Attacks raging song 17/day (inspired rage [+2 Str/Con, Will +2], song of marching)
