8, 12, and 14 for the ask game! Talk about any OCs you want, my friend! (Tho I wouldn’t mind hearing more about your Lamb from cotl)
Well, pull my leg to get me to talk about my guys, why don’t you
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I’m gonna do Finn, as well as my two main DnD characters, Lioniel and Krage
Finn:
8: What (if anything) do you relate to within their character/story?
I’d say probably learning how to lead with little preparation or guidance. Before all the lambs in their herd were killed, Finn was only one of three siblings who were likely to lead their herd in the future, but they were all still just kids at the time. Once they needed to lead a cult all on their own, it took them a while to be able to lead effectively and be able to actually talk to people about their issues
12: What have you found to be most difficult about creating art for your OC (any form of art: writing, drawing, edits, etc.)?
Unfortunately I haven’t done a ton for Finn yet, largely because I’ve been busy, and then promptly got too excited about finals being over and gamed so much I gave myself Tendonitis in both my wrists, so I’m gonna say extenuating circumstances and also hubris
14: If you had to narrow it down to 2 things that you MUST keep in mind while working with your OC, what would those things be?
1: they are very clever. While they may not start off the best at communicating with people, Finn is extremely smart. They know how to best set up the village their cult lives in to make sure that everyone stays safe and healthy. They are also wicked good at knucklebones, and will find any loophole in a deal if they need to
2: they value loyalty above all else. Having been betrayed by their older brother, as well as multiple followers they were close with and eventually Narinder as well, they consider loyalty to be a main priority. They will reward and protect those who stay by their side, while traitors will be punished severely
Lioniel:
8: What (if anything) do you relate to within their character/story?
I’d say for them probably learning to heal and thrive after severe trauma. Without typing up all 30 something pages I have about Lioniel’s backstory right here, to make a long story short Lioniel (age 17) decked a nobleman who was threatening a kid who stole bread from him and promptly got themselves thrown into an inescapable prison in the form of a labyrinth. They spent the next nine years in there, thinking every day was going to be their last, and needing to do horrible things to keep themself alive. It was only by a stroke of luck (and divine intervention) that they were able to get out at all, waking up in a monastery with no idea how they got there. Even though it takes a long time, their new family helps them to grow and flourish despite what they’ve gone through
12: What have you found to be most difficult about creating art for your OC (any form of art: writing, drawing, edits, etc.)?
Probably the fact that their face is not particularly expressive. I’m already not great at drawing expressions, and having their eyes covered, while convenient, doesn’t help when trying to portray emotions. There’s a ton about their design that I made specifically to be easier to draw, unfortunately expressions are not one of them
14: If you had to narrow it down to 2 things that you MUST keep in mind while working with your OC, what would those things be?
1: Lioniel will always be kind; violence is their last resort. They spent years fighting for their life in the labyrinth, they want to do as little of it now as possible. Lioniel will always be willing to help someone who needs it
2: Their fatal flaw is being blinded by their loyalty. Lioniel has a very soft heart, and once you gain their trust it takes a hell of a lot to have them see you in a negative light
Krage:
8: What (if anything) do you relate to within their character/story?
I’d say learning to live on your own. Krage was originally taken in by a resistance group, who they saw as their family. These people raised them and taught Krage everything they know. Krage then had to watch their family slowly get cut down piece by piece, until it was just them left. They are now on a quest for revenge against the person they blame for dooming them all
12: What have you found to be most difficult about creating art for your OC (any form of art: writing, drawing, edits, etc.)?
Honestly? Not changing their design constantly as their story progresses. They’re on design like, 4? I think? Just since the start of the campaign, not including their younger “pre-cannon” self
14: If you had to narrow it down to 2 things that you MUST keep in mind while working with your OC, what would those things be?
1: they can not let go of a grudge. Anyone who has slighted them will likely be feeling their ire for a ridiculously long time. They are determined to avenge their family, and not even death can stop them at this point (literally)
2: despite everything, they are still a child. Krage is only 16, and despite needing to act on their own and be grown up, deep down they’re still just a scared kid who misses their family and needs support
Thanks so much for asking, feel free to request more!!!