I wanted to try my hand at making a full cast of characters with distinct and unique designs, and what better way to practice than to make my own generation of ponies?
I went with the classic G4 style 2-of-each-kind cast, but exclusively repurposed characters from G1 and G3! I always love when older characters are brought back and redesigned for new generations so this was really fun to do.
characters in order of left to right, top to bottom: toola roola, anchors away, pumpkin tart, night glider, silver lining, and hip hop.
I didn't love the careers/aspirations of the G5 ponies (cop, princess, princess, ANOTHER cop, smoothie maker? izzy is good I love a crafter) so I wanted to give them all unique and interesting careers and dreams.
toola roola is an artist who often works on canvas and paper but has an ambition to become a street artist/mural painter someday! she's overly modest about her work, and struggles to accept compliments.
anchors away is a ship's captain, ensuring the safety of the waters around her home. she's kind of a conservationist/adventurer. she can be a bit too solitary, needing to be reminded of the value of company.
pumpkin tart is of course a baker, specialising in savoury snacks! she loves scary movies and campfire stories. she can take criticism a bit hard when it comes to her baking, and often overworks herself.
night glider is an earth pony who yearns to see the stars up close, with a fascination for astronomy and alien sightings. they're scatterbrained, often having their head in the clouds!
silver lining is an actress and singer, starring in quite a few movies. she has a love for weirder media, but doesn't want to "ruin" her reputation. she craves a normal life, wanting to escape her fame.
hip hop is a dancer and rollerskating champion. she's rambunctious and funny, getting along easily with other ponies, but flounders and gets nervous when she has to have a serious conversation.
