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Name -- Punchline.

Type -- Earth.

Age -- 25.

Gender -- Male.

Family -- Unknown.

Cutie mark -- A comedy mask.

Talent -- A diehard comedian, always strives to make other folks and himself laugh. Makes a mean cannoli.

Residence -- Has a penthouse in Manehatten though his career commonly keeps him traveling.

Other -- N/A.

Personality -- Punchline is a natural trickster, prankster and (self proclaimed) comic extraordinaire, seeing the value in a good chuckle. Having been born in poverty in the rough and tumble city of Manehattan, he had to learn early about how life worked and he took to the shady life with flying colours. He took an optimistic view, seeing the little rays of joy in the world as something to be cherished and his favourite sort of joy was that found in laughter. Despite this, Punch won't shy away from a fight if the situation arises.

Comedy and making himself and other's laugh has always been a hobby of the stallion and only when he brought himself out of a deep depression did he truly learn the extent of his talent. His cutie mark appeared and he decided to live out his life bringing his own brand of laughter all over Equestria. He bid his family and friends farewell and took to travelling.

Now-a-days, Punchline is rarely ever seen down in the dumps, always in a good mood and constantly living it up wih absolute delight. He's very approachable and incredibly easy to befriend though his constant love of pranks and wisecracks can sometimes be a bother to more serious individuals.

Enjoyment -- Punchline, being a comedian, loves to laugh and making others do the same. He also occasionally loves to cook his special cannolis that he learned to make in his father's bakery in Manehattan. Rarely turning down a new experience, the stallion delights in trying new things.

Loathes -- Overly serious and cruel folks are not Punch's cup of tea, he prefers to place himself in the company of other good-humored ponies.

Imperfection -- He's very much a motor-mouth and rarely knows when to shut up. He sometimes comes across as snide and sarcastic due to his constant level of wit which can rub some folks the wrong way.

Good qualities -- Punchline is very upbeat and takes a good-hearted and down to earth approach to life, occasionally shelling out some good advice and wisdom in the midst of his usual goofiness.

His career has been rather successful and he has acquired a good amount of wealth though he rarely spends it on the luxuries of life.

Bio -- Punchline was born to a family of bakers in one of the lower income areas of Manehattan, barely living on what they had but still remaining a close-knit family. Despite their financial situation, Punch's parents spared no expense in making sure that their children were not disheartened by the troubles of life.

Learning the value of counting his blessings at a young age, Punchline saw life as a valuable commodity to be cherished and not wasted on worrying about the past and future. During his childhood and teenage years, he took a hoof in the family business as a form of extra income for his family. Eventually, the harsh realities of life began to take their toll on the stallion and a deep depression began to hinder him. He took to becoming withdrawn and living out his existence day by day. Only when he made others laugh with the occasional spat of humor did he find a true purpose.

Taking a side-job in a comedy club downtown as a form of extra income, Punch took to the new venue like a fish to water. As his renown grew and his career began to soar, he found himself pulling both himself and his loved one out of the poverty-stricken streets and to a better life in uptown Manehattan. Life was good and Punchline took to travelling to experience both new venues and keep on living out his dream in making himself and others laugh.

Q&A
You see some trash on the side of the road. You feel like you should pick it up, but it's sticky and covered in filth. It might cause a problem for the local creatures if they find it. What do you do?

"I'd toss it, I've seen nastier."

You see an old mare being mugged by a stallion who is larger and stronger than you. You could help her, call the police, or act like you never saw it happen. What do you do?

"Ain't nothin' funny 'bout picking on a geezer...

I'd treat him to some good Manehattan dirty fightin'!"

A friend asks you for help moving into his house. Another friend asks you to help fix his computer. The second friend has been asking you for the past week but you've been busy. Who do you help?

"I'd find a way to help 'em all, no questions asked."

What would you rather have: More friends or more time?

"More friends, time is always limited but friends can be forever."

"Cliche, but hey it's true."

Your friend is moving away. You can only give him one of two gifts: flowers or bits. Which do you choose?

"Eh... as wonderful as posies-n-pansies are, I'd toss 'em some bits."

Your uncle puts you in charge of his business because he can no longer manage it. The business is not doing so well, but you have some ideas that might help. Your far more successful rival has offered to buy your business for far more than it is worth, taking you off the market. What do you do?

"I'd talk to my uncle, it's a family business so the family makes the decision, capisch?"

You're almost late for a doctor's appointment. You call up the doctor to let him know, and he gives you the option of rescheduling. You might be able to make it on time but you're not sure. What do you do?

"Eh, I ain't in no hurry. as long as my funny bone is intact, I'll take my time."

Your good friend calls you up and tells you that one of his cousins is in the hospital and he wants you to come along. You and the cousin had a falling out and hate each other for unspecified reasons. Do you stay at home or go to the hospital?

"Impossible, I don't hate anyone! Heavily dislike maybe but not hate! I'd still go."

You're friend has been kidnapped. They are held hostage at the end of two merging paths. The left path is a spooky forest filled with cut-throats and the right path is ablaze and barely passable. Which do you choose?

"I've been around seedy folks before, I'd try my luck on the left."

You find a wallet on the ground. It belongs to somepony you know, an older pony with memory problems, but you don't know them all that well. There are a few bucks in it, a negligible amount. Do you take the bits or return it as is?

"I'd return it-o-course!"

You find a bottle labeled, "Change who you are." What does it mean? Will it change your species, talent, outlook on life? Do you drink it? If you do drink it, what does it end up doing to you?

"Eh, I like who I am, I wouldn't drink it."