Hedge Wizard Character Redesigns
I've grown a bit as a pixel artist in the last 6+ months. My original reason for getting back into the medium was to make a game called The Hedge Wizard. I am still working on it but more slowly since COVID-19 and other projects have had to take priority. These redesigns hopefully reflect an improvement in my skill and will likely be the drafts that I finalize for the project in the end. The originals, collected into a roster image, can be found in a different project folder: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Qzlqol
They are a refinement of my "hedge wizard style" works, which also include a lot of works from reference, homages to famous characters, etc. I probably won't go back and update those designs, but will use the new templates (which are only a bit different) going forward.
Eyva 2.0
She is the feminine player avatar.
Still need to work on her hair!
Eyvar 2.0
He is the masculine player avatar.
Naoufel 2.0
He is a jaded old wizard who is supposed to train Eyva/Eyvar. Not romanceable.
He represents a pretty big design change. I like this Jeffrey Wright look better though.
Taeo 2.0
He is a veteran minotaur warrior turned blacksmith. Romanceable.
His overall design didn't change much but I changed the minotaur template quite a bit.
Vermillia 2.0
She is a retired baker who still has a sweet tooth. Not romanceable.
Her design also didn't change much. Refinements mostly. Especially to her head size and shading.
Malachi 2.0
He is Vermillia's son and the town baker. Romanceable.
His design didn't change much either. I may change it a bit further as my "tall template" feels a bit hunched over still.
Teacher 2.0
This unnamed (so far) teacher has arrived in town to set up a school. Not romanceable.
Mostly refinements here. Especially to shading.
McMurphy 2.0
The town's inkeeper. A dapper fellow. Romanceable.
Again, mostly refinements here and simplifying his previous design.
Monster Hunter 2.0
He's a local monster hunter hiding a secret. Not romanceable.
His design was mostly refined and I decided to make him a full on wolf-man to add some novelty to the Geralt of Rivia influence.
Cabbage Jack 2.0
He is a friendly, jovial farmer battling a weird disease that makes his crops come to life. Romanceable.
Refined design. Always liked this one anyway. Mario influence intentional.
Rhoda 2.0
She is the general store owner but is used to bigger cities. Romanceable.
This marks the first very significant design change. Her clothing is completely different.
Halgeir (Carvo 2.0)
They are a warrior from a foreign country. You have to work to get that helmet off them. Romanceable.
A fairly big redesign, especially of the helmet and hair.
Catriona 2.0
A creepy village kid who sees dead people. McMurphy's daughter. Not romanceable.
Refinement to her design, which I liked originally. I changed the kid template a lot.
Waverly 2.0
Waverly is the town doctor and not a big fan of magic. Romanceable.
I changed her design quite a bit, especially the hair. I based her new outfit on white mages from final fantasy. Not 100% done with this one.
Tamra 2.0
She is a hunter where it is illegal for her to ply her trade, driving her to poverty. Romanceable.
Tamra's redesign was big. I changed her hair (borrowing a design from another project) and basically everything else.
Bellamy 2.0
He is an ambitious lad who just wants to take care of his big sister, Tamra. Not romanceable.
I changed his design overall, but most of the original elements are there. New hair, more detailed clothes, etc.
Zanzi 2.0
She is a game warden and carpenter and former lover of Tamra. Romanceable.
Zanzi's core design hasn't changed, but her physique and details have. I added the tattoos, made her taller, and changed her tail to be slightly less mouselike.
Fishboy 2.0
He is lost and separated from his people. He and the Angler (yes it's a Terraria reference) are frenemies.
Not romanceable.
Fishboy has changed quite a bit. The trash pants are better shaded and the colors and details are better.
The Angler 2.0 (placeholder name)
This dude fishes all day, everyday, and has an attitude. He's a reference to one of my fave characters in Terraria. Not romanceable.
His basic design hasn't changed much, but a lot of details were added.
Claudette 2.0
She is the mayor of Albantree and looking to retire. Not romanceable.
Basic design changed from formless dress to a kind of fantasy business suit. Key on the waist is better as well. Not sure about rear hair.
Toby 2.0
He is the gravekeeper and an amateur inventor. He is skeptical of magic and thinks he knows everything. Romanceable.
His design changed a lot and is a good showcase of my growth as a spriter. His shirt is a little plain so might change it.
Updated Toby. Had to put something on his shirt.
Midas 2.0
He is an anti-social ol' prospector who lives in the Crags and tries to devise ways to get rid of the Bird Lady. Not romanceable.
Midas's design hardly changed but there are a lot of refinements.
Bird Lady 2.0
She is a semi-mythical being that people assume is evil. She's just annoying because she's curious and steals shit for her nest. Not romanceable. Well, maybe by Midas.
Her design changed significantly. Less bird, more lady.
Cymbeline 2.0
She is the shrinekeeper of Albantree. The religion is based on a dude who supposedly drove all the slimes out of the region. Romanceable.
Her design hardly changed but shows a lot of refinement in my style and skills.
Wasn't really happy with Claudette's hair so I made some big changes to it.
Davidge 2.0
He is the constable of Albantree and plays at being a detective. Usually he winds up with pretty mundane or silly cases. Romanceable (maybe).
I made a lot of changes. The original looked like Mandy Patinkin. He was also too old looking.