Rarity

"'Oh darling, don't be such a prude! I shan't let you leave till you at least look more refined than a filthy canine!' ~ Rarity"

Rarity is a popular fashion designer and a member of the Mane 6. She wields the Element of Generosity.

Appearance
Rarity maintains a perfect sheen on her coat. Though it is normally a very light-grey, it appears perfectly white thanks to her constant treatment. Her mane and tail are purple and are styled into large spirals, like giant ringlets. Her eyes are azure. Her Cutie Mark is a trio of blue diamonds. In her true form Rarity possesses a near-white carapace with a blue tint, long, blue hair and a pair of similarly coloured insectoid wings. She possesses no holes in her legs and her fangs have been filed to round stubs.

Personality
Rarity is very finicky about her appearance, and does not start her day until she considers herself to be in tip-top condition. She pays great attention to detail, a trait well suited to her career, and has an eye for colour balance and style. She always maintains an attitude suited to royalty, speaking in a posh, cultured manner even around her friends, although she is quick to drop this disguise as soon as she gets angry or feels insulted. When under stress, she goes a little bit mad and shows a more demanding side.

She is very generous with her money, leaving ample tips for honest services. Trickery is something she despises - though somewhat hypocritically she is not above using her feminine charms to get what she wants. When the situation calls for it, and in contrast to her normally dainty attitude, Rarity will reveal her brave side and charge into battle to protect her friends and family.

History
In 983AN Rarity's real mother left her at an orphanage in a town near Canterlot Mountain, where she was adopted by Hondo Flanks and Cookie Crumbles a year later. Rarity has lived in Ponyville nearly all her life. After her fashion aspiration became known throughout town, and once she was old enough to manage it, Mayor Mare offered her her own boutique. This show of generosity kick-started Rarity's fashion career.

Abilities
In a fight, Rarity is surprisingly strong, far stronger than her slim frame would suggest. Physically speaking she is stronger than Rainbow Dash, but doesn't have the speed or the toughness to really make it count.

Rarity's Thaunuclear Force is measured at 49. Though she rarely uses her magic for anything more complex than simple levitation, she does know some very specific spells. One of these is a spell that allows her to detect gemstones hidden in the ground.

Trivia
Rarity's birthday is the 19th of February.