Explorer and Herald

Color Concept 1
Color Concept 2
Herald Turnarounds
Explorer Turnarounds
Herald Silhouettes
Explorer Silhouettes
Herald Pose Sketches
Explorer Pose Sketches
Herald Thumbnails
Explorer Thumbnails

Background and Process

I mainly drew inspiration from a blend of themes of mysticism, from medieval Europe, and Eastern African traditional dress and culture. The first character, the explorer, is a traveling merchant who sells medicinal herbs and other natural goods. They're a wandering soul that aids the player in their journey as they traverse the land. The second character, the herald, is the conveyor of disaster and ultimately sets the player on their journey. Included in my submission is my character design process from thumbnail sketches to color concepts. I created two versions of each character one in a more cartoonish style and one more dramatized.