Zecora

Zecora is a zebra who is a herbalist and one of the recurring characters in The FT Squad's Adventures in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Originally the Ponyville locals thought that Zecora was an evil enchantress, due to being different and mysterious. But Twilight Sparkle, being new to Ponyville at the time, and Applebloom, who was wanting to get to know Zecora better, didn't believe that was the case. Eventually everyone discovered that Zecora wasn't evil and was actually a nice fellow. Zecora lives in a hut in the Everfree forest and helps out the other characters with his magical skills and potions.

TRIVIA

 * Zecora will be a recurring character in The FT Squad's Adventures in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.  Here, Kyle the Otter, Simba and Aladar will also disapprove of the rumor that Zecora was evil and try to get to know her better.
 * Zecora is considered to be a witch doctor, but unlike Dr. Facilier, who causes trouble with his magic, Zecora uses her magic to help others in times of trouble.