*Warning Minor Spoilers*

So as the title says, this blog will contain some spoilers. If you'd rather not see spoilers about Unity, then you should definitely stop reading now. If you don't mind then see you below
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If you're still reading, don't say I didn't give fair warning.

So the full character list is as follows, along with revealed Elements of Unity

Big Macintosh (Earth Pony) – Sacrifice

Braeburn (Earth Pony) – Dedication

Shadow Smoke (Changeling) – Trust

Thunderlane (Pegasus) – Sympathy

Flim Skim (Unicorn) – Wisdom

Flash Sentry (Pegasus)

Shining Armor (Unicorn)

Onyx (Bat Pony)

Typhoon/Typh (Gryphon)

Now, there are a few reasons I'm posting this.
1. To have a full character list for a few of you to know kind of what to expect. to come in the story.
2. I'm adding two new characters. I will get into why and who in a minute.
3. An update for the next chapter.
4. I'd like some suggestions for the story.

My next chapter won't be very plot related. It's mostly a short filler chapter. Helping move the story along without dragging out the plot in ways it isn't meant to be. If anyone wants to skip it, feel free. Gonna be more focused on Big Macintosh, Braeburn, and Flim. Mostly comedic and a bit of fluff.

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Moving on, the reason for the new characters, and such the large cast, is somewhat simple and somewhat dumb. This story started out as simply a version of FIM suited for stallions. I started that because, let's be honest, girls are getting a lot more credit than they used to. I get it, women are strong, they don't need a man to protect them. They don't need them to be happy. But would it kill you to take two steps to the left and at least let the guys help out? It's not because he's a man, you're a woman. It's because he's just as strong as you, and wants to defend himself as well.
This became a bit more after I figured out the what the elements would represent. I wanted to really represent Unity, not necessarily friendship, but I realized how much they have in common. They reason I have a large cast is because I realized that there are many species in Equestria that have been showcased, and deserved to be showcased all the more. They deserve to have their stories told through their own eyes. That and it wouldn't be fair to what have simply pegasi, unicorns, and earth ponies when we've seen all these new races in Equestria.
The new characters are (drum roll)
??? (Zebra) (Rikhan?)

??? (Diamond Dog) (Rico?)

Yeah… I have no idea what the names should be. I wanted some suggestions from you guys. If you like the names that I thought of then I'll use those, but I'd really like some suggestions form others. That's all for now.