Since we've got a few artists back, I've got a new request too, if anyone's interested.
Tallask Waverider's face shows the lines of a man who has spent countless hours staring at the sun, and his skin shows the brunt of long years at sea. He is in his mid-forties, deeply tanned, and somewhat balding. His short beard, with two beaded plaits, and a long braid hanging down his back are a deep grey, bordering on white. He dresses simply, in loose sailor's clothes, and wears only a single earring as adornment. His arms and legs are heavily tattooed, primarily in exotic, brightly colored runes, and his hands are heavily calluous, and ink stained.
He's a runethane from Monte Cook's AU, if that matters.
Im not really sure if this is what you wanted, but I figured I'd take a shot at it. I did a quick sketch soon after you posted the description, but wasn't happy with it. So I reworked it a bit and here it is.
I was wondering if there is any chance to have a sketch of a charachter i'm starting in a pbp in the Midnight Setting (dark fantasy, grim and deadly, for those not familiar)
my charchter is a Wildlander (not exactly a ranger, more of a hunter for me), here is a short discription i wrote:
Marakal is 5’7” with stark black shoulder length hair that is usually tied back with a thin leather cord, and cold piercing green eyes. His skin is of a complexion that shows clearly, his Sarcosan and Dorn parentage(read mullato). His right ear is missing and he has a scar that did not heal right on his right cheek; also, if you take a closer look, you will notice that his left pinky finger is only half what it should be.
Grim. This will probably be the most accurate description of Maralak. He did not have much chance to smile in his youth. Recently he has found a reason to smile, and that is every time he fights his enemies. But even when he does smile, it never reaches his eyes, never leaving his lips, stretching thin on his face. The last time was after he had killed the two Orcs that tracked the fey. Marakal is direct, not good at subtleties, sometimes too blunt for his own sake, non-nonsense, and impatient with people he thinks are fools. Yet he will lay in wait for the perfect strike at his enemy for as long as it takes.
if someone has the time and inclination i'd appreciate a face sketch of Marakal.
thanks alot for this,
arnon
I can picture him, but what does he wield and wear?
I can picture him, but what does he wield and wear?
He's dressed mostly in peasants-like clothing (hiding a leather armor under the clothing) and a hooded cloak, if the hood is down he will either have his hair fall around to hide his missing ear, or wears his hair tied at the back so as to reveal his missing ear (really depends on the situation).
I have not decided on his weapons yet since the game start with us have practically nothing (well i got a dagger, but that will probably become a reserve hidden weapon later on... people in the setting are not allowed to cary weapons openly)
Here is a character from an Egyptian society that I ran as an NPC in a long campaign; she was constantly helping the PCs out of tough situations with her glib tongue, and also getting them in over their heads at the same time...
Ani-Sasua, the Herald of Dreams Appearance: Ani-Sasua is a keen-eyed, dark-skinned gnome born from nomad stock. As is often the case among nomads, her head is completely shaved. When in courtly apparel she wears a wig in the Egyptian style. Her prominent cheekbones and brittle nails reveal she has suffered from want of food during her voyage in the desert, though she is just beginning to regain her health. Constantly in motion, she enjoys competitions of all kind, especially storytelling duels and foot races. She dresses in brightly colored purple and yellow robes, sometimes covering her head with a headdress called a kefiyeh. Over her shoulder Ani-Sasua carried a large hide bag which bears the case containing the ancestral scrolls.
Background: In her homeland, the oasis city of Antekh, Ani-Sasua is beloved as a storyteller and entertainer. Growing up an orphan she was raised in various households; when one family had enough of her they passed her on to their neighbors. In a sense, she was raised by the tribe of oasis dwellers. Antekh's ruler himself chose her to bring the ancestral scrolls to the capital and deliver his invitation. Though she was diversely educated for an oasis dweller, she had never before gone on such a perilous journey. Along the way her caravan was lost in a sandstorm. Only she and her bodyguard Cheoks managed to press on.
Role-Play Notes: Ani-Sasua speaks in a soft voice, her eyes squinted as she talks as if gazing into the sun. She is unimpressed by anyone who isn't well-spoken, or obviously of noble heritage (even if it is faked). Though the scrolls she bears are heavy, Ani-Sasua refuses offers to help carry them – she feels they are her burden alone. She enjoys wordplay, and can be a bit of a prankster.
Encounter Notes: Upon meeting, Ani-Sasua is cautious of stranger and will attempt to determine their true motives. Once a rapport is established, however , she will be very curious about the outside world. If asked about her homeland, she will weave a wondrous description of the verdant oasis. Indeed, it would be hard to shut her up.
Conversation Bits: Two oracles have spoken to me of your arrival, and now that you are here… I had expected a great prince among you – are you sure the entire escort is accounted for? No princes among you? Any viziers, maybe? No? Hmm...
Forgive my ignorance. We of the Tepra Oasis are accustomed to certain standards of living. I am sure Eastern nobles as yourselves understand what I mean. The Eye of Isis revealed to me that you would visit our humble oasis one day. A dove would be born from your heart when you see the oasis, such is its beauty and majesty. Pray, what do they call the oracle of the Pharaoh’s court?
P.S. The attached picture is for inspiration. It is a picture of a gnome (Sutekhra) from the Green Ronin Egyptian Adventures online demo.
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Hmmm, I guess it's time I asked for a visual, especially since Bastion is doing such wonderful work.
Character is Aneirin Allin. Human Fighter, age 21, 6'1", 180 lbs, short black hair, skin pale white. The two ways I've described him the most are a a DEX fighter who happens to have his high stat in STR, and as a Medieval Francis Marion [American Revolution light horse militia].
This char wandered into this campaign as a cavalryman, saddlebags slung over his shoulder, and specialises in mounted combat, but I don't want to necessarily see him mounted. In hand-to-hand melee he wades into combat swinging a masterwork bastard sword one-handed. Wears a mithral chainmail shirt, leggings, a short cream colored tunic, bracers and gauntlets, and a medium length cloak with an elaborate clasp denoting his service to a high prince. No helmet or extraneous gear.
The most essential "color" detail is that Aneirin is the son of a higher caste family, and is stoic and lordly. Caste being a most apt term. The campaign is loosely based on the idea of Hindi explorers landing on the coast of a North American type continent. The inhabitants are Cherokee in flavor, while Aneirin is a member of a full-blooded Hindi Indian family. He has been exploring the wild for some time now with a mixed band of mixed blood Indian/Indians, and wears an amulet reflecting this alliance.
Ok, I'm going to try this thread again, since it's been around a year since I first posted on it (and the second post to this thread still wants to be drawn! ).
And I present to you artists for your inspiration:
Signore Derril Maddon of the House Levistus, Avowed of Akkadurai, Brother of the Eight-fold Tower, Peer of the Royal Gardens
The tiefling before you stands 6 feet tall and thin. His albino skin is so thin and pale that the veins and arteries below the surface can be easily seen. Pink albino eyes gaze languidly under short and curly white hair. Two small horns as white as bone protrude from his high forehead; between the horns a silver chain suspends two lusterless grey pearls. Sickly rose-red lips frame a mouth so wide it seems to split his face. His frail hands end in blackened fingernails. He wears a spotless, hoodless white robe, belted at his waist and covered by a similarly spotless grey traveling cloak. Around his neck on a twisted gold necklace hangs a tiny black hand, seemingly carved from obsidian. He holds casually in his right hand a short blue-black rod, tipped at each end with the image of the snake devouring its tail while the left caresses the wand tucked in his belt. His right earlobe is adorned with two small gold earrings; one dangling two white pearls, the other hanging farther up the ear set with a black pearl. Both hands are festooned with rings: jeweled and plain, gold and silver, simple and ornate. Tan leather boots, engraved with arcane symbols show underneath the ankle-length white robe. A small green lizard lies perched upon the leather satchel slung over his shoulder he uses to hold his spellbooks and other possessions.
Felix,
I hope you still wanted this character drawn.
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Anyone feel like tackling a modern character? I have an image in mind. The attached image shows what I'm looking for, but with a couple twists
First, the little turtleneck thing the model is wearing? Extend that out to a full, bulky sweater. It covers some body armor.
Second, add a jacket with long tails that can cover two large pistols in tactical holsters on her thighs. The guns are HK SOCOM's, if anyone is interested.
Thanks a bunch. I hope someone can take this one on, I haven't been able to get anywhere with it.
Jerrix is a dark eyed halfling, who stands tall, and confidently even with his small stature. His hair is unkempt and has a light brown hue, however he usually keeps his hood up so that his face can't be seen. His overall dress is not eye catching; he wears a roughly made tunic and a thick robe with marine blue and a dark crimson colouring, that reaches his shins. He is neither gaunt nor fat, he has fine facial features and is lightly freckled, with pale, but not lifeless skin.
Is this enough for someone to draw? The back story is that he is the only survivor of a fire that killed his foster parents (human), he is very wary of his powers and is unsociable.
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I'm looking for an NPC drawing if anyone is interested. I've got a few, but I'll post this one here, to see if someone would be interested in trying out something a little different.
My PC's are playing in The Broken Lands, and have contact almost exclusively with Humanoid NPC's. I think it'd be nice if I could provide a few pictures for them. I've borrowed from here and there.
Garnash One-Tusk is the Chieftain of the Vile Runes Tribe. He has levels in Barbarian, Ranger, and Rogue. He wields a Half-Spear and Battle-Axe in battle, using the two-weapon feats. He's not the prettiest Orc you've ever seen, and is somewhat of a throwback, with lower tusks, only one is broken most of the way off. He wears Studded Leather Armor, and the odd Orcish fetish/good luck charm. He reveres the god of wolf-riders. The tribe standard is a Vile Rune on a field of black.
If anyone is interested I would really like to see what you can do with this. I have more NPC's waiting, if it is enjoyable to draw for any of you.
Thank you,
GW
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Just a quick update. I am obviously just an untrained amatuer that likes to draw and needs ideas, so I stop by this thread when I have time and see if there 's something that catches my eye. I'm not sure if posters want me to sketch their characters, but it seems I'm the only one replying. So I guess I will continue.
As for the requests:
Hussain, Ive tried to draw Ahmad, but it always pales in comparison to the professional sketch you provided, that seems to portay your character exactly as you described. Also the link to the tatoo is busted.
Greylock, I'm trying to get a mental picture of Aneirin. You say he is pale skinned, but then say he is of royal Hindi decent. I may be lax on my Asian history, but doesn't that make him Indian.I'm confused. Let me know, that is if you still want him drawn.
To the others, I'll try and see what I can do.
Thanks
Last edited by BastionLightbringer; 27th January 2005 at 03:56 AM..
We appreciate any work we can get, Bastion. It seems like we have a "resident artist" in the thread from time to time, and you're doing a fine job. Keep up the good work! I'm more than willing to throw up a few more descriptions if you want someone else to consider.
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