Character Design: Luana (DnD)

Although not part of the project, I wanted to share how I approached the design of one of my Dungeons and Dragons characters.
I first started by creating a moodboard. I wanted an overall feel, a vibe, not necessarily something to strictly follow, but something that could inspire me and keep me on track.

Afterwards, I worked on the silhouette and design, using white, grey and black as I tried to consider the values at the same time. I tried to keep in mind how practical the outfit would be, while still staying true to the character.

I really liked the ‘heavy on the bottom silhouette and tried to push it further by layering different pieces. I’ve decided the shorter dress / skirt was more practical, as she was to be a fighter, and of course, I don’t want her tripping on the edge of the fabric.

I’ve actually taken some videos of myself (long deleted, spare me the embarrassment) to figure out the pose and proportions. The final design reminds me a little of SheRa design.

Of course, I couldn’t help myself and had to draw her with her orc wife, Mursha. I also played about with different light settings.