Wanted - Zecora

Edit: For those wondering how this was made, here's a video tutorial I cooked up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYu6RO…

While I didnt really intend on drawing/posting her last, the pattern of 'Unicorn - Earth Pony - Pegasi' I had started removed some of the favoritism.  Since every fan has a favorite pony.

While Applejack has at least her mane and tail to blow in the wind, Zecora has even less.  I managed to give her mane some sway and a bit more on her cloak.  thankfully her tail is not as stiff so I Could get some motions there.  I went back several times to put in noticable motions too.  I also colored the particles blue as a wink to the Poison Joak.

But there you have it: The current crew of the Sugarcube.  Or Pinkie Pirates till I think of something better

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Zecora left her country of origin slightly before slave labor became commonplace.  She considers herself very lucky to have escaped such a fate, but remains hidden from official eyes for fear of being discovered and enslaved.

She made her home deep in the forest outside of Ponyville Docks and over the years befriended many of the locals, including one Twilight Sparkle. Zecora's hut was the best place to get healing salves and anti-scurvy potions essential for sea travels.  While she did not intend to start a business, she was very happy her knowlege of herbs and potion making was so helpful, not to mention she welcomed the pocket change.

Shortly after Twilight saught refuge at her place, she learned that several ponies were looking for her to be enslaved like the other Zebricans.  She was about to leave her hut when she was found.  Without Twilight's help, she might not have escaped and followed her friend on board the Sugarcube.  It is her hope to end the Zebrican enslavement.

Coming up with rumors of a Zebra shaman putting ponies in a stew was easy.  Using special powders and perfumes to create hallucinations that she DOES brew ponies makes it totally terrifying.