Thanks for the words everyone!
And wow this thread sure moves ultra fast, let me comment on a bunch of stuff!
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Villain anime
Haiz looks rather villainous, also looks very awesome. Really like the odd tone-green lines, they give your character a very emotive and toxic atmosphere (for lack of a better word).
Unlos: Those striped pants are very well done, you really captured the flow of the fabric with that shading.
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I have to ask: Are any of your character's co-workers shown here? I hope standards of professionalism have risen in the Oresund Base radio shack since Trond & Co. were lurking there...
EDIT: I just noticed the mismatched boots -- how'd that happen?
Yep that would be them! I pretty much got this idea from how carefree everyone on that office seemed. Would be the best to work
The story behind the mismatched boots is nothing remarkable, it's just the kind of stuff that happens when you assemble a cleanser uniform out of clothes you borrowed from friends.
John Candlebury: I really like your style and your character, really well done! Looks like his expression of "I regret everything" is permanent? At least while he is with the expedition...
Thats probably just the: What do you mean with troll infested village? face. Pretty sure the the regrets part comes shortly after though.
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As last topic, my checklist on how to draw evil, inspired by the great tvtropes:
-More elegant or at least more expensive clothes that what the good guys wear.
-Dark subdued clothes with a single contrasting color are great for evil; if on the other hand, you want a villain dressed in pastel colors, then the lavishness of their outfit serves as the evilness indicator.
-A mask, hoods or anything covers your character's face. A lot of characterization comes from what they use as concealment: a hood is roguish, a scarf+hat hat combo is classy, a ski mask is a terrorist, a gas mask is oppressive, only a psychopath would wear a burlap sack, and masks tend to vary depending on their design, but for some reason I tend to link them with mental disorders.
-Triangles are Illuminati and EXTRA-evil. The more angular and pointy bits the better, be that in your characters complexion (say a very angular face and nose or a very thin torso/upper body) and/or in their clothing.
-In fictionland, ragged clothes don't make you look like a hobo. Consider that when choosing your own evil sorcerer outfit.