Project Brief: I will choose a selection of three or more
characters from the book 'The Final Empire', and develop them into finalised 2D
character concept designs for a video game based on the book. Along with this I
will include lore and additional background assets to bring context to the
characters and their world.
Expected Outcome:
-Three final character
turnarounds
-Three character bibles
-Allomancy metals chart
- 1-2 Environment paintings
Main Characters:
Vin: 16yr old girl, short black hair and brown eyes, very
small and skinny for her age, brought up by her brother travelling from town to
town as thieves. A ‘street urchin’ who prefers to be alone and hides from
others to feel safe. Very self-conscious, street smart and intelligent. Wears very simple clothing, overalls and a
white work shirt.
Kelsier: tall hawk-faced, light blond hair, wares a relaxed nobleman’s
suit and cloak. Approx. 35yrs old. Cheery and enthusiastic at all times,
smiling at almost every opportunity. Self-confident air and posture and a born
leader. Small white scars criss-crossed all over his lower arms, all the way to
the elbow.
Dockson: Mid height, dark half beard and close cropped
straight hair, also wears a nobleman’s suit. Intelligent and well mannered,
care free and resigned attitude.
Hammond: Tall, strong build of a soldier with a chiseled face.
Wore a sleeveless shirt, with close cropped hair that stands up slightly. Friendly
and funny, full of philosophical questions and known for his interest in
debate.
Breeze: Sharply dressed in a nobleman’s suit, plum vest,
gold buttons, black overcoat, short brimmed hat and duelling cane, well styled
black hair. Portly stature and in hid mid 30s-40s, well-spoken and light
heartedly condescending.
Clubs: Dull tan overcoat, brown trousers and simple white
shirt. Knotted and gnarled face like twisted wood, dark disapproving eyes,
looked old and young at the same time.
Yedden: Leader of the Skaa rebellion, wares grey Skaa worker
clothes and a patchwork brown workers coat. Short with curly brown hair
The Lord Ruler: Handsome with jet black hair and pale skin,
tall thin and confident and young. Dressed in a black and white uniform, like a
nobleman’s suit but exaggerated. The coat reached down to his feet and trailed
behind him, with a pure black vest accented with elaborate white markings.
Fingers glittered with rings.
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Once I have decided on the characters I will push into design, I will create a character bible for each, going further into the characters personality, background and role in the story. This will eventually be accompanied by appropriate lore and the final concept designs.
