Working on collecting references and ideas for the character(s)
Over the next week I would work on catching up on the work I hadn’t finished as well as on the assignment corresponding to this week.
I gathered several references for the character and began with the body shape as well as facial details and a little practice on expressions.
I would continue with some more work in my sketchbook, but would largely do the rest on digital.
After some more experimental sketches I went on to make some sketches on clothing and overall appearance. To a small degree at least.
The last piece was a turnaround reference page for the character that I completed on Saturday.
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For more information on the character…
Basic Stats
Name: Ulva Adallindis
Alias: Ullie/Ollie/Ulvy
Age: 24 Y.O.
Height: 173 cm (5’7)
Weight: 76kg (169 lb)
Gender: M
Race: fae/humanoid – Werewolf
Eye colour: Grey-cyan
Hair colour: Black
Glasses of contacts: No
Nationality: European, born from fae immigrants
Skin colour: tan-brown-orange
Shape of face: round triangle
Distinguishing features: wolf ears and tail
Clothes: How does he dress?
1920s mens clothes – officer uniform – button up shirt, breachers, flat/paddy cap, scarf
Mannerisms:
Ears flick (confusion), tail wags (content), hairs stand on end and ears flatten (anger), ears perk up (alert), periodically licks lips, says “woof” to punctuate a sad or upsetting statements.
Habits:
Puts pencil/pen in mouth when thinking seriously about a problem.
Health:
Healthy individual, a little thinner than someone of his age and size.
Hobbies:
Crossword puzzles, reading the (news)papers, walking around the nearest parks,
Favourite sayings: “Woof”, “mother of dogs”
Sound of voice: T.J. Miller
Walking style:
Small quick steps, medium gape, medium bounce
Disabilities: N/A
Character’s greatest flaw:
Naive, still learning about the world, easily trusting of people, can act on emotions before thinking thoroughly. Sometimes he can be easily read.
Character’s greatest quality:
Empathy and open caringness of others. Will always take time to take care and help others.
SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Hometown:
Some demi-human town from the fairy homeland
Current residence:
“Demi-human Fairy Neighborhood” of the city setting of the story (alternate London?)
Occupation: Police officer – rookie
Income:
Slightly less than average working wages in 1920s. £0.30
Talent/skills:
Heightened senses (sight, scent, hearing, touch, taste?), more durability, and above human strength on account of being a werewolf.
Family status:
Lives with mother and siblings (3), father is deceased. Supports them financially, emotionally, and ideologically.
Character status as a child:
Bold, impulsive, almost rowdy, very blunt. More emotional
Character status as an adult:
Emotionally driven, but more rational compared to childhood personality. More friendly and helpful.
ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES
Educational background:
Started late, but graduated from High school
Intelligence level: 6.7/10
Character’s goals in life:
Strives towards finding peace between the fairies and the humans. Hopes to break the endless cycle of prejudice and violence.
How does the character see himself?
He thinks he isn’t achieving much or working hard enough towards making his goal come to fruition.
How confident is the character?
He is fairly confident. Not exactly cocky, but he does jump into things kinda hastily.
Does the character seem ruled by emotion?
Yes. Sometimes it is more obvious than others.
EMOTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Introvert/extrovert: Extrovert
How does the character deal with:
- Sadness?
Looks for a secluded place to let it out. Tends to avoid letting others see him when he’s sad.
- Anger?
Sometimes lets it get the better of him, but does try to act rationally otherwise.
- Conflict?
He often gets himself into the midst of conflict, either trying to resolve it or backing up someone else involved. I.E. he looks for conflict.
- Change?
Tries to stay positive about it until such time as it proves to not be beneficial.
- Loss?
He takes it very deeply, and may go on a drinking spree.
What would the character like to change about his life?
The conditions he, his family, his friends, his kind, have to live in. Also secretly wishes to be back in his homeland.
What motivates the character?
He is motivated by the desire to make the world change and be a better place for everyone.
What frightens the character?
Losing important people for less than desirable reasons.
What makes this character happy?
Seeing people he cares about being happy and safe.
Relationship skills:
Has some past flames, but isn’t very knowledgeable of dating.
SPIRITUAL CHARACTERISTICS
Does the character believe in God/gods?
He believes in the spirits that his father and grandparents taught him about before living in the human world.
How strong is the character’s spiritual beliefs?
He isn’t entirely sure, but he holds them close to his heart and mind. More so as a reminder of his father and grandparents than actual personal belief.
Is the character ruled by his spiritual beliefs?
Not strongly, but his beliefs are present in some areas of his personality.
TIMELINE
Time period:
Describe five important background events that led up to the character’s storyline:
- Leaving his homeland
- Arriving in London(?)
- The death of his father
- A high school essay he wrote about what he wants to do with his life
- Joining the police force
