Cider Strider has been around for a long time, and he's seen plenty of the world and the beings that reside in it. Driven by his cutie mark and a dream, he makes a leap of faith and purchases a bar in the winding alleyways of Canterlot.

The only problem? It's about as rundown as can be, and came from a less than legal source.

Faced with the restoration effort, the struggles of gathering clients, and certain obstacles in his path, he attracts a group of wayward souls looking for a purpose. This is their story of making their mark on Canterlot.