Tamnika –– Near-human female [aenid31]

Bwa.

Member since: 2008

First, I want to say that everyone here, even the people who don't actually draw (Lord Crumb, me, etc. etc.), is AWESOME!! You are all so good...

Tamnika (thanks Lord Crumb <3!)
T. is a mixed-species person (with all the species in the galaxy, there has to be some interbreeding, right?) in her early-twenties. She is medium-tall, slender, and with a loping, agile, lean, catlike build. Her curves are small and understated. She has long fingers and toes that are semi-prehensile, and softly shiny golden-brown that seems to always be statically electric. Her hair is cut short and shaggy, framing her face, and two small ivory-colored horns twist up from abover her forehead (like these but shorter and straighter). Her face is arrogant, but not haughty, with a pretty mouth and a long/swoopy nose that goes a long way down her face. Her chin seems to always be tilted up challengingly; her lips sneering; an eyebrow raised.

Her personality: She can be smooth-talking, oily, and is good at wiggling her way out of tight spots. She is fond of riddles and word games. Yet even so, to her friends she is: kind, caring, gentle, and fiercely loyal.

Her clothes should be loose-fitting in some places and tight in others; looking threadbare and worn and in muted colors. The only definite article of clothing/weapon I want for her is a long, sharp, vibroblade/bayonet/staff thingy attached to a high-tech-looking blaster rifle. She should be in a lounging stance with her rifle held across her shoulders. Her chin should be challengingly tilted up, as aforementioned. She should look capable; arrogant.

Xanamiar

Bumping is frowned upon.. and bumping within the same day is ridiculous...

No offense here, but there are many requesters and few artists who are able to do the work at this time. Please don't bump, if they like it they will go to the last page to get it... Be patient.. They get to the ones they like. Bumping is just really rude.

Bwa.

I'm not going to bump it.. I was just being a baby. And I understand what you're saying about the requester:artist ratio. I'm sorry.

Bwa.

Ooh! That sounds really awesome! *thankies* I'll totally use that, it definitely sounds like her.

aenid31

What does her face look like? specifically, how dominant is the feline gene?
(I know a lot of requestor's give Artist a lot of rein sometimes, but this is your character so, I prefer to ask)
Where would she be lounging? (more so for the characters persona)And you said rifle 'held' not slung (?).

Is the blaster any specific model? (again, more for possible character history)

hmmm, -*nibbling*-

Bwa.

*nibbling? lol*

OH! Ahah I see, you thought by "catlike" i meant actually feline––no, she's just lean and sinewy and subtly muscular. And graceful.

If it's possible, she would be just standing there (or leaning against something––perhaps with a spaceport/garage background? not too detailed though), with the rifle slung (better word, thanks) across her back diagonally like a samurai sword or something. I don't really know what her hands are doing––they could be on her hips or in her pockets on anything, really––or fiddling with a piece of wood or mechanical doodad. Her head is partially bent down, but looking at the viewer (arrogantly, small smile, etc).

the blaster isn't any particular model, but kind of like the top one of the left column here––but a bit longer and more worn in-looking (sights, triggers, scratches, etc etc). The long vibroblade is of silvery metal, starts about a foot before the end of the rifle, and ends about 2 1/2 feet after the end. Yay for character history: she got the rifle from a smuggler contact *thinks up more character ideas*, and the blade from a Barabel child on Tatooine. (she used to be a street urchin there, and the barabel was from another gang––she won it in a vicious fight).

Wow––your questions made me think and flesh out the character a little more! thanks!

aenid31

Okay, I'll bite. *snaps* ----tug-

Maybe it's a gender thing but, what the heck is "..shiny buttercup blonde hair"
I googled it and still have no idea if that's a color, shape or style?

I also was thinking about having the Blaster/Bayonet on a more contemporary combat sling - where if you release it, it rest diagonally down from your pistol shoulder and ready for almost instant use. (thanks for the ref, btw)
If the Vibro blade is a danger to the user 'attached' I could either have some retraction chamber or have it fold in towards a protective sheath.

Since you indicated 'semi-prehensile toes' (in customized boots/footwear or not?), Tamnika might show some feline features. Might be fun to exhibit some traces of 'fur' around the sideburn/jawline areas sorta like a lions mane and long eyebrows(I already started working on a sketch when I read your post last night)

"Claimed"

Bwa.

*hug*

So, yeah, about the hair––it's kind of a light golden-brown color (I changed it)––or if you want you can make it more "fur" rather than actual human-ish "hair", with a kind of a short "mane" type thing.

Your idea to use feline features was a really good one, like for her to have the jaw/eyebrow fur, and maybe some on the outside of her forearms/hands. For the blaster, the sling idea is really good––and I was having some doubts about the blade already––so I think that the idea of having it retractable is perfect. I think that Tammy is more of a boots type person, like with some type of pants tucked in (feel free to make up the clothing yourself).

THANKS SOO MUCH for claiming! <3

aenid31

Hey Bwa,

Almost done. Working on the background now.

I usually include a creative story type caption with the pieces I post here.
I did some research on the possible species that Tamnika might have within her genetic make-up and have written up a little something based on your description but, before I do anything, I would like you to approve it first. (since this is your character)

I also hope you don't mind that I took a little liberty with her outfit, (it's part of the write up) She still has her boots though!

I can send it to your e-mail (DA) for review if you need approval.

Bwa.

Oh, I'm sorry! I had school really late today..usually get out at three.

Okay, if you want you can note it to me on dA (in my profile, I believe) or just email it to me (email is displayed on dA)...and I can't wait to see it!!! *salivates* Creative liberties are FINE, in fact it's really cool that you did that...and story captions are fine too, X3 writing is good. Of course, I don't mind anything!! <3 Thanks again SO MUCH for doing this! :D

aenid31

I've already hit the 'submit' button. It should post within a day or so.

I'm in the midst of editing the piece, so I'll be re-posting again anyway. If you have any issues or questions on the character and/or the story you can let me know after you see it posted here.

BTW, PLEASE take care with that 'Swine Flu' going around (basic hygiene, etc)at school and when you're at home. (Remind your Siblings/Parents too)

Again, no problem doing your character as I needed some inspiration and motivation to get my creative parts going again!

Bwa.

Good! I'm so happy!!! Okay, re-editing is fine.

And I live in California myself (though luckily not southern *shiver*), so I'm fully aware of the terrible swine flu. Fortunately, there have been no cases near or in where I live, and I read that the cases that were contracted in LA and San Diego were treated accordingly, and the patients recovered quickly...*relief*. But jeez, it's scary.

Mmhmm, I'm just glad you were able to take it! I am SO looking forward to seeing it :)! <3 Thanks AGAIN heh heh.