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It's time for an art adventure! Challenge yourself to draw something new and unexpected -- get character art in return that may be in surprising new styles!
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In a trade like this, artists post information about a character (or characters!) that they would like drawn. At the end of the sign up period, all entrants are sent a randomly selected name. Each entrant draws one of the characters that their assigned person submitted, and then on a certain day, you all exchange what you drew! Pretty cool right!? Everyone gets to have some fun, and get some cool new character art in the process.


RULES
This event is for artists. Artists of all skill levels are welcome! However, if you have never drawn before, only drawn a few times, or don't consider yourself to be an artist in any way, this event may not be for you.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 30TH
ALL ART MUST BE SENT BY AUGUST 31TH

PLEASE BE CERTAIN YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNED PIECE IN THE TIME ALLOWED. If you're not sure, just play it safe and don't enter. We do two art trades every year, so if you're not positive you can complete this one, try for the next one instead.


If you do not turn your art trade piece in, you will be asked to sit out the next art trade on the RPR. Failure to turn your piece in in two art trades may lead you to be banned from the art trade. The RPR commissions replacement art when a piece is not turned in to someone who DID complete their assignment, and we don't have an infinite budget for this.

Artists are NOT required to include a background in their drawing, but you can include a suggestion with your entry, should the artist that gets your character feel up to drawing it.

Only entries drawn by you, digital or scanned, are acceptable. Please do not submit photomanipulations or images created with doll makers.

Any artist caught passing off traced or stolen artwork as their own will be banned from the trade - and any other art-based events or contests run by the RPR - for life.

When entries are due, all artists must post them on the art trade thread--no exceptions.

Please keep in mind that pairings are random. You may be asked to draw a type of character that you don't normally -- for example, if you normally don't draw anthropomorphic characters, you may have to challenge yourself to make your best attempt at something outside your comfort zone! However, you will never be asked to draw an image with a rating above PG13 in this trade.

All entrants must link to three recent examples of their artwork when joining.


THE CATEGORIES
Dabbler
This category is for beginning or occasional artists. Dabblers are still required to put their full effort into the piece they submit for their trade!

Devotee
If you have been doing focused art practice on a regular basis for at least three years, this category is for you. Not all artists in this category are necessarily professional level! However, they are not really beginners, either. Think of this as intermediate and up.

If you are a devotee, you may still enter into the dabbler category if you wish. :)

In the past, some people have tried to join as a devotee even though they had never drawn before, because they planned to "work really hard" on their trade piece. Please be realistic: one time effort is not equivalent to years of practice. Both dabblers and devotees are asked to put their best effort into their trade pieces.

Keep in mind that the art you are receiving is a gift. Whoever got your character put a lot of time and effort into the drawing, so if it's not exactly right, please don't be angry or upset! This contest is meant to be fun for everybody.


SIGN UP
Ready to enter? All you need to do to enter is fill out this form and post it as a reply to this topic! When entries close, you will all be PM'd the name of the person you are drawing for. Please keep it a secret, and do not give your trade their art early! If you are going to be out of town on the due date, please PM me (Loki)with the artwork and I will make sure they get it on the right date. Please also PM me if you have blocked the person you are paired with so I can get it fixed right away! No matter how many characters you submit, the artist is only required to draw one character, and backgrounds are optional.

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[b]Did you read and understand the rules of the trade?[/b] [b]Dabbler or Devotee?[/b] [b]Why did you choose that category?[/b] [b]Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:[/b][collapse name="Examples"] Link or post your pictures between the brackets [/collapse] [b]Character Name:[/b] [b]Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:[/b] [b]Species:[/b] [b]Gender:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Brief physical description of the character:[/b] [b]Suggested environments:[/b] [b]Anything else we need to know:[/b] [b]If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no)[/b]
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade?: Yes

Dabbler or Devotee?: Devotee

Why did you choose that category?: Because I am a fairly confident artist, and production artist.

Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: Gibbit

Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/gibbit/187840 this outfits page has his most recent appearance and shape. Tusks could do to be a little larger in any art made though 😊

Species: Swamp Troll

Gender: Male

Personality: Kind, Selfless, Determined, Ambitious, Focused, Hard Worker

Brief physical description of the character: Gibbit is a handsome young man now, around the age of 16 or 17, though he looks potentially a little older. The swamp troll has a fairly wide-set jaw to accommodate the tusks that jut from his upper jaw and strong cheekbones. His chin is decorated with a mossy green, well-kept goatee that matches the tied back dreadlocks behind his head. Beneath his bottom lip is a brightly coloured, blue piercing that swirls inside like clouds. He's fairly bulky, too, for a lad his age but one could only imagine as a troll he had a lot more growing to do. His three fingered hands rest on the end of thick, sturdy wrists, whilst powerful legs lead down to strange, two toed feet. Behind him a cow-like tail waves back and forth, long flowing green hairs hanging from the very tip.

Suggested environments: Forest, Magical school or library, or fantasy laboratory with lots of magical artifacts and/or golems in the background.

Anything else we need to know: His markings glow when he’s using magic. If you do have him casting spells (growing plants, conjuring vines or shooting rocks from his palm etc, see the magic page) he will have glowing markings (example is on magic page). That’d be great if you could do it, but not essential. I am ok with blood, too, if drawn in battle. He conjures a large stone and moss stag too, if someone is up for a challenge. Lame visual on the magic page.


Character Name: Cassius

Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:

http://www.rprepository.com/c/theshrike

http://img15.deviantart.net/4a63/i/2017/165/7/f/cassius_quetzalcoatl_by_kingfisher_gryphon-dbcnojz.png

http://imgur.com/Fb4Hp8h - If you wanted to attempt his naga form, upper half is like his humanoid form, lower half is dark like the quetzalcoal form.

Species: Fae/Quetzalcoatl

Gender: Male

Personality: Mischiveous, cheeky, loyal, mysterious.

Brief physical description of the character: The epitome of mischief. A lean black naga stands before you, his once arrogant face far more calm and serene than it once had been, smiles now seeming to be genuine. Either side of his head are two tall and pointed ears coated with tiny black feathers, whilst his skin around his eyes was just as dark, markings streaking back towards his jaw. His hair is a poof of unkempt black mohawk, the sides of his head shaved down in an almost tribal fashion. His legs were now replaced with a long, hefty black serpentine body covered in thorny looking scales. Curiously, the tip of his tail ends in a pale grey fan of feathers.

Suggested environments: A cave, flying through the sky, crammed inside a medieval room of some sort. Forest also works. Darker settings.

Anything else we need to know: You can draw Cassius as his Quetzalcoatl form or his naga form! I slipped this extra character in last minute so whoever gets me has a choice of doing something other than Gibbit if they so wish.
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? Because I am a devoted artist. Okay, real answer: been drawing for years, and I feel like my skill level at least qualifies.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: Manaka Shimizu
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Profile
Species: Human
Gender: Female ♀
Personality: Here
Brief physical description of the character: Short in stature and petit all around, Manaka stands at 5'1", and generally does her best to keep up as good of an appearance as she personally sees fit. Her hair can come in a myriad of different styles, so there's no real limitations there. Her most common hairstyles are curled, woven buns, or mid-high ponytail. When she utilises magic, her eyes glow from their dark brown / black to magenta or a bright pink, showing off her aura colour. In general, Manaka also has a tired and / or pensive look about her.
Suggested environments: Streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or back in the forested mountains of Kunigami, Okinawa.
Anything else we need to know: Manaka has feelings for my friend's Victor Rosario -- she is most open around him and typically enjoys being in his presence.

Character Name: Victor Rosario
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Friend's tag for Victor on her blog
Species: Human
Gender: Male ♂
Personality: Victor is generally tired and his posture usually reflects as much. He puts a lot of effort into caring for and supporting his two younger brothers, and this usually wears him out mentally and emotionally. Despite this, he is actually rather witty and is quick on the draw when the opportunity presents itself, never really missing a beat. When it comes to work and being professional, however, Victor is easily able to turn on the charm and the needed social skills in order to keep everything going.
Brief physical description of the character: Victor is 6', and is well toned through his own doing, keeping to a certain regimen of exercise and upkeep. An important note is that Victor also does a lot in his power to keep his hair well kept and groomed, often keeping it tied back in a bun to avoid it getting into his face, or tangled in some fashion.
Suggested environments: Streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Anything else we need to know: Victor is friendly toward Manaka for the most part, showing no real romantic interest till much later on in their years of knowing one another.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for the characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Absolutely.
Ilmarinen Moderator

It's time it's time!

Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? I did!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee!
Why did you choose that category? I'm a professional artist and have participated in every one of RPR's art trades so far!
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:

Character Name: Ivian
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:
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https://www.weasyl.com/character/55578/ivian
http://www.rprepository.com/c/heartseeker
Species: human
Sex: cis male
Personality: Haunted by his past, but good-natured and desperate to please.
Brief physical description of the character: A stocky soldier in his late 20s. He has long, shaggy blonde hair and a couple of scars on his face. His green eyes are haunted and sunken and his nose is turned up a little. He has soft, somewhat boyish features and a blocky build. Extremely scarred arms.
Suggested environments: A castle, guarding a wall, an open field ... lots of options.
Anything else we need to know: He can be drawn in a wide array of medieval outfits but he has refs on his page. If you want to depict him with weapons, he could be carrying a ten foot pike or a massive tower shield. He also has a falchion, the ref for which is in his gallery. Feel free to take some liberties with his outfit.

Character Name: Magnus
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:
http://www.rprepository.com/c/bro
Species: human
Sex: cis male
Personality: Rowdy, fun loving, intense, honest.
Brief physical description of the character: A bodybuilding Pokemon trainer. He is muscular and has tan skin with bright teal eyes. His hair is yellow blond with two long bangs. He wears muscle shirts, cargo shorts, sneakers, and a bandanna, as well as a gold chain and sunglasses. (Feel free to tweak his outfit, but he sticks to white, black, and red.)
Suggested environments: The gym, a bodybuilding competition, the beach, a Pokemon battle ...
Anything else we need to know: Feel free to draw him with one of his Pokemon, especially Domine, Renegade, and Halberd!

Character Name: Zazeal
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:
http://www.rprepository.com/c/zazeal
Species: four-horned minotaur
Sex: cis male
Personality: Cunningly brutal, brutally cunning. Cruel and gluttonous, fond of bloodsport.
Brief physical description of the character: A Trivantine minotaur from humble roots, now moderately wealthy. He is large and burly, very string but hefty as well. In addition to standard bovine horns, he has ram horns. (Draw inspiration from Warhammer beastmen!) He dresses richly and is fond of brass jewelry. Attire is Roman-themed, very drapey, and might show some skin. Tons of rings, piercings, etc. Scarlet eyes, and also scarlet geometric markings on his arms and face. Sharp teeth.
Suggested environments: Slums, an arena, a tavern, a harem
Anything else we need to know: nope!

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) nope!
(Bear with any goofy formatting that might pop up here; I'm doing this on mobile, and totally not at work at all!)

Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yup.
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I've been making art for a little while. (Professional and finally getting off my rear to do one of these things!)
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples

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More down at my DeviantART!



Character Name: Evren
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Evren!
Species: Human (+ draconic accoutrements if you're feeling it)
Gender: Female
Personality: Curt, enthusiastic, hyper-possessive nerd.
Brief physical description of the character: > A fiery, gaudy oddball to be sure, and she owns it; this woman proudly struts in a long, red overcoat, a brocade waistcoat, black trousers and - when not covering it with a wide-brimmed black hat - wild and disheveled black hair pulled back in a loose ponytail and held with a barrette of short manticore quills. Odder yet is the light, long staff of blackened metal and a blood-red pommel breezily slung over her shoulder, and the orange eyes with slit pupils which shrewdly stare from beneath round, rose-tinted lenses. These glasses otherwise hang with a selection of other lenses on a thin gold chain around her neck.

Suggested environments: Archaic or steampunk type laboratory settings. Any sort of wilds, alternately.
Anything else we need to know: She's been played in a wide variety of settings from medieval (in which her clothing is slightly anachronistic) to modern, though her 'default' is the vest and semi-formalwear depicted on her RPR. The eyes are always orange, though if you're feeling mixing and matching as far as her more dragonish parts are concerned (throwing a tail or some wings on her, etc), she's very malleable in that respect!
TinyCentaur

Never mind, changed my mind.
I was asked to make a separate entry for one of the categories since I wanted to sign up for both. o v o;;

Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes!
Dabbler or Devotee? Dabbler
Why did you choose that category? • v • I want to.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: Manaka Shimizu
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Profile
Species: Human
Gender: Female ♀
Personality: Here
Brief physical description of the character: Short in stature and petit all around, Manaka stands at 5'1", and generally does her best to keep up as good of an appearance as she personally sees fit. Her hair can come in a myriad of different styles, so there's no real limitations there. Her most common hairstyles are curled, woven buns, or mid-high ponytail. When she utilises magic, her eyes glow from their dark brown / black to magenta or a bright pink, showing off her aura colour. In general, Manaka also has a tired and / or pensive look about her.
Suggested environments: Streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, or back in the forested mountains of Kunigami, Okinawa.
Anything else we need to know: Manaka has feelings for my friend's Victor Rosario -- she is most open around him and typically enjoys being in his presence.

Character Name: Victor Rosario
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Friend's tag for Victor on her blog
Species: Human
Gender: Male ♂
Personality: Victor is generally tired and his posture usually reflects as much. He puts a lot of effort into caring for and supporting his two younger brothers, and this usually wears him out mentally and emotionally. Despite this, he is actually rather witty and is quick on the draw when the opportunity presents itself, never really missing a beat. When it comes to work and being professional, however, Victor is easily able to turn on the charm and the needed social skills in order to keep everything going.
Brief physical description of the character: Victor is 6', and is well toned through his own doing, keeping to a certain regimen of exercise and upkeep. An important note is that Victor also does a lot in his power to keep his hair well kept and groomed, often keeping it tied back in a bun to avoid it getting into his face, or tangled in some fashion.
Suggested environments: Streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Anything else we need to know: Victor is friendly toward Manaka for the most part, showing no real romantic interest till much later on in their years of knowing one another.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for the characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Absolutely.
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Aye!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I kinda feel Devotee's more my speed this time round.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples

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Character Name: Sigrunn
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Sigrunn (Profile is a collection of characters, link is to Sigrunn's own page)
Species: Whale Mermaid
Gender: Female
Personality: Approachable, very curious and motherly. She is kind and full of love to give, and is very kind and patient with children and encourages them whenever they come to visit. She is inquisitive, her eyes are sad, and show an wisdom that is rarely seen in the world today.
Brief physical description of the character: A 7 metre long whale Mermaid with long kelp-like hair. She has pale blue eyes, and has a dark stripe over her nose.
Suggested environments: Underwater Areas, Marine environments.
Anything else we need to know: For a better feel of her, listen to the Free Willy Soundtrack, with focus on Main Title, Connection, and The Gifts by Basil Poledouris.
If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Feel free to draw Sigrunn interacting with other Merfolk, though please be aware that she is 7 metres long, and any merperson around 6 foot long would be around 4 times smaller than her.
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? yes ~
Dabbler or Devotee? devotee
Why did you choose that category? it's what i've done in the past
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: Faeliteas
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: RPR // Ref
Species: Cinihel
Gender: Female
Personality: mischievous and aloof, she loves to get under peoples skin. with her tarot sometimes she'll "misread" on purpose to see a reaction from the client but doesn't intend any ill will, most of the time. she takes her job very seriously and enjoys taking care of her plants more than she cares about the future of others. it's all predestined in her mind and knowing won't make a difference.
Brief physical description of the character: tall and slim is the best way to describe her. she's built like a rod with no accentuating curves and can be mistaken as a boy most of the time.
Suggested environments: Something similar to a little shop full of bottles and things with taxidermy and dead things in jars. and plants. lots of plants. other than that, using tarot cards or runes, somewhere dark and dingy with mysterious candles.
Anything else we need to know: she really likes wine.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) n/a
Claine Moderator

Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I've always been Devotee
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: West Losay (AU)
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/altaire/190578 (There is additional art of him at the bottom of his profile)
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Personality: Having left the toxic environment of his youth he no longer quite as violent and angry as he once was. The trauma runs deep - he's very distrustful of others, and doesn't make many close relationships. As a survival technique, West plays his own game, often seeming unpredictable to others. He prefers solitary hobbies such as working on cars.
Brief physical description of the character: Short, tanned skin and red eyes. West tends to wear dark colours (brown/black/dark green), and has little eye for fashion. You may notice in some of his alternate art he wears a bright pink hoodie - this was a gift, and despite secretly liking it doesn't wear it very often because it draws ridicule from his peers.
Suggested environments: General city scenes (Skyscrapers, busy roads, arcades etc), cars, alleyways.
Anything else we need to know: You have permission to be flexible with his clothing or draw him in the uniform provided in the additional art.
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Character Name: Adael Lie
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/altaire/190606 (There is additional art of him at the bottom of his profile)
Species: Human?ish
Gender: Male
Personality: Adael is a natural leader, with a charismatic and powerful personality. He gets on quite well with most people, and is very loyal to his extended community. Many people underestimate him, and do not realise his friendliness is in fact quiet manipulation to get what is best for himself/that community.
Brief physical description of the character: Quite tall with a lean figure and dark brown hair. His exposed eye is also very dark brown while his other is distinctly non-human and almost always hidden under an eye-patch. His clothing choices tends to walk a line between casual and stylish.
Suggested environments: General city scenes (Skyscrapers, busy roads, arcades etc), alleyways, clubs, restaurants
Anything else we need to know: Uh. He's not a vampire if that's what you were thinking XD. The shirt in his reference image says "Ziran Culture Club", but feel free to put in in any clothing you feel appropriate. You can also draw him in the uniform in his additional art.
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Character Name: Barame Iida
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/altaire/190607
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Personality: Barame is artistic and a social butterfly. Unlike his two room-mates, he says what he means and means what he says. He's easy to underestimate because of his mild personality, but he has the same soldier upbringing as the other two and surprisingly vicious in a fight.
Brief physical description of the character: On the shorter side, with tan skin, white hair and red eyes. His hair is kept in a traditional braid down to his upper back. He has very bad eyesight and requires glasses at all times. He's also very trendy, and sometimes a little bit daring in his clothing.
Suggested environments: General city scenes (Skyscrapers, busy roads, arcades etc), shopping, cooking, on stage
Anything else we need to know: The shirt he’s wearing in the reference picture is this one: https://www.lookhuman.com/design/58700-notice-me-senpai/3480bc-gold-md
But feel free to take artistic liberty with his clothing. He tends to wear quite bright colours.
If you want, you can draw him in the uniform in the additional art.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Yes! They’re all room-mates and known each other for many years, so they’re all on friendly terms!
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? Because I have been drawing with purpose for the past 12 years I hope that I count now. I'm still not a art god by any means but I think my art is more than a doodle sketch.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples
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Character Name: Primrose
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Here profile here <3
Species: Vampire
Gender:Female
Personality: Very quiet and shy. Has some self loathing issues around the face she is a vampire deals with this by trying to distance herself as far as possible from people.
Brief physical description of the character: Thin, underfeed very pale with long white wavy hair very pale greyish blue eyes.
Suggested environments: Abandoned or broken down locations away from people.
Anything else we need to know: She has multiple AU's if you would like to draw her modern day or her post-apocalyptic version all visual references are on her page so feel free to read around!

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Nah they don't really fit together so feel free to only draw one c: If Primrose doesn't catch your fancy check out my other characters I can fill in the form for them instead <3
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yep!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I'm a professional illustrator.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
Examples

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Character Name: Calder
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: RPR Profile
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Personality: Grumpy, sad, generally unhappy. He doesn't smile a whole lot. Lately, he's usually got a bit of a headache. He self-medicates with comfort foods, especially baked goods and sweets.
Brief physical description of the character: Fairly average-y, not-too-skinny, not-too-built. Calder's recently acquired a lot of cracks in his skin that are up to artistic interpretation. He's in a slow progression of being sucked into Hell, so depending on the references, he might be pinkish or turning red. He has to give up bits of himself to stay on this plane of existence, so he tends to have little notches missing from him. Alternatively, he keeps a lot of his body covered up and he tends to dress in longer sleeves, scarves, etc. If you want to draw his arms, they might be pretty marred up. Calder has red eyes, and short hair. Sometimes it's a little shaved on the sides, but he's not great at his own upkeep, so it can get messy.
Suggested environments: Somewhere dark. Somewhere urban. Somewhere that sells cupcakes.
Anything else we need to know: I think I got it. Maybe?
If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) No, thanks!

Character Name: Elliot
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: RPR Profile
Species: Human / Wizard
Gender: Male
Personality: Cheerful, geeky. Lowkey, but excitable. Adjunct professor / student teacher at a school for magical kiddos, but he's a bit more of a fun uncle than a mentor type, most of the time.
Brief physical description of the character: Elliot changes his hair color magically to color coordinate it with his things, or just to match whatever mood he's feeling in the morning. He's pretty slight of build, and he tends toward fun but basic clothing, like t-shirts or patterned button ups with jeans (and sometimes wizardly robes, depending on the occasion). He has a tattoo of several silhouettes of mice on his right forearm...usually, but they tend to get scared and scatter around the rest of his body.
Suggested environments: Anywhere magical or mundane, as long as it's fairly modern.
Anything else we need to know: Nah?
If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) No, thanks!
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I have been drawing for a really long time.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Cenedril
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/mirrormoon
Species: Unknown - Humanoid
Gender: Female
Personality: Whimsical, eerie, gentle
Brief physical description of the character: "Everything about the small woman seemed to denote softness and a dreamlike nature, from the far-away gaze and the delicate grace of her movements. Her silver eyes were wide and slanted with a tear-drop shape, set in a face that was pale. Light-weight fabrics adorned her. Strands of silver glinted and wove into the mane of white hair that tumbled to the length of her knees in wild, soft waves. Faint freckles matching the hue of her eyes dusted across portions of her skin and gave off a slight shimmer in the light."
Suggested environments: Dark places, bodies of water or within a temple-like setting.
Anything else we need to know: She has a deep connection with mirrors and the moon.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no)
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Sure did.
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee.
Why did you choose that category? Because I art all day, every day.
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Ah
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/mouthtail/101791
Species: Tailmouth with human and feline characteristics.
Gender: Male
Personality: Cocky, arrogant and cheeky. He is friendly and impish, naughty and unabashed.
Brief physical description of the character: Short, only 5ft 5. Three eyes, all white, one in center of forehead, can glow or be dim. Very sharp faced, thin jaw, strong and slightly hooked nose. Piercings in both nostrils, lower lip, ears and nipples, always gold. Undercut hairstyle. Thin with lean muscle. Covered in velvet fur that is thicker around his shoulders.
Suggested environments: Not a modern character. Hookah den, bar, or among plush pillows and blankets.
Anything else we need to know: Typically wears harem pants and remains shirtless. Can be drawn with or without trinkets. Only 1 horn on the right side of his head.

Character Name: Brokk (Vince Brokk.)
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/glowbug
Species: Fairy.
Gender: Male
Personality: Bright, cheerful, energetic. Happy go lucky, a little sassy with a quick temper.
Brief physical description of the character: Short, only 5ft 5. One gold eye, one green. If in human form wears very trendy clothes, if in fae form wears things more suited to a forest sprite. Hair can be either brown, gold, or brown with gold shimmering in it, depending on preference. Petite face. Very skinny with only a little toning.
Suggested environments: Modern character. Tailors (he works in fashion), candy store, daytime forest.
Anything else we need to know: You can draw him in either fairy or human form. In human form he wears glasses, but he doesn't in fairy form.





If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) No thanks, they're from totally separate settings.
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? I have a degree in art
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Parker James Dallas
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Profile
Species: Human made Vampire
Gender:Male
Personality: Immortal creature of the night stuck in the awkward teen phase.
Brief physical description of the character: Dally is tall and lanky with a dancer's muscles. He liked old clothing, from the era in which he was born. And still greases his hair up in a jelly roll style. He has a few piercings noted on his page.
Suggested environments:Around the city at night, or hiding somewhere shady during the day.
Anything else we need to know:Dally's pupils blow when he's hungry or feeding, so if there is any blood involved in his drawing, his eyes would be black.

Character Name: Lehnpava
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Profile
Species: Demon
Gender: Male
Personality: Hard to tell, the demon usually keeps to himself and has a very sedate expression
Brief physical description of the character: Lehn is on the shorter side with orange skin and rusty red markings with white accents. He has a tail like a rat's and his feet are similar to the animal's as well. Details can be found on his page.
Suggested environments: Anywhere, really. The demon eats fear.
Anything else we need to know: When Lehn is absorbing fear, his eyes smoke like they're on fire

Character Name: Firuz
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:Profile
Species: Demon
Gender: Male
Personality: Very smug and self-assured
Brief physical description of the character: Firuz is tall and well built. He's a basic red demon with sharply curved horns and a spaded tail. He likes to wear suits and high end clothing in his work environment and... more ridiculous shark related items in his time off. Details are on his profile.
Suggested environments: All over the place.
Anything else we need to know: Ru LOVES sharks. It's a weird fascination he cannot explain but anything sea life is his jam. Except for crabs. Those can just go. He's also a chain smoker.

Character Name: Zvjezdan
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:Profile
Species:Nightmare
Gender:Gender Fluid
Personality:Jezzy is a little bright spot. It's very happy and positive and fun-loving
Brief physical description of the character: Jez is usually small in build with feminine and masculine features at once. Generally its hair is short and whitish and its body is a gradient of blue to orange like a sunset sky. It has a dappling of cloudy shapes near its middle and star like freckles all over. Details are on the page.
Suggested environments:Anywhere
Anything else we need to know:Jezzy loves to create and especially architecture. So it could be shaping some cloudy bits into something. Jez also loves lemons. Like, whole in the rind lemons.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Maybe the demons, but not likely.
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yes!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee.
Why did you choose that category? I have an Associate's in Applied Sciences for Graphic Communications, and I've been drawing for well over 10 years. (13 to be more precise.)
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Lexi Rhodes
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials:
Lexi's Profile
Species: Phoenix Mythite (Original Species, more info is on her Classified Information Page; just think of her as a phoenix in human guise.)
Gender: Female
Personality: Feisty, loud, rude, brash, yet determined and more than willing to put her life on the line for those that she cares about and fight for what's right. Lacks modesty, and is extremely flirty to everyone she meets. Stubborn when it comes to certain things. Drinking is a vice of hers.
Brief physical description of the character: Scruffy black hair with a large bang covering her right eye (left to viewers), brown eyes, dark skin, has about two or three diagonal scars on her right eyelid and two horizontal scars crossing over both of her forearms(pressing the arms together at a certain angle shows that the line is continuous). Short, thick body with an hourglass shape. Wears a lot of black and red, loves black thigh high boots. Is never seen without her black collar with a silver buckle.
Suggested environments: Outdoors among forests, big city areas, bar or club settings, home areas (living room, kitchen, etc.)
Anything else we need to know: She has a huge drinking habit, and works in a bar, so catching her off duty and trying to annoy one of her allies would be perfect. Lexi also like to cook down-home meals, so putting her in a kitchen isn't a bad idea either.

Character Name: Creatia Weatherly
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Creatia's Profile
Species: Denicata (Original Species, more info on her Classified Information Page; Just think of her usual form as a girl with weird furry butterfly-wing shaped ears and a bushy deer's tail.)
Gender: Female
Personality: Childish/child-like for her age, fussy, playful, bashful, somewhat shy yet still outgoing, intelligent, stern, serious, and motherly when it comes down to it. Can get psychotic and/or murderous when her loved ones are threatened, which can be jarring to her overall nature.
Brief physical description of the character: Long brown hair that reaches her heels and is kept in a braid, dark green eyes, pale skin, has a bit of a babyface. Very tall and thin with more curve to the bottom, flat-chested, hips are wider than the chest. Wears a lot of overtly cute and feminine styles, usually stuffs skirts with petticoats for a poofy bell-like shape. Never wears pants, shorts, or jeans.
Suggested environments: Forests/other outdoorsy areas, homey areas(living rooms, etc.), libraries, city areas (malls, shops, cafes/restaurants, etc.) bar areas on very rare occasions.
Anything else we need to know: Creatia is not fond of bars (because alcohol literally makes her sick), but if you do include her in a bar setting, she has to be with Lexi; she won't feel right otherwise. She also likes sweets and candy, so feel free to spoil her with sweets and any other girly things you can think of!

Character Name: Maxwell Archus-White
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Maxwell's Profile
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Personality: Stern, professional, intelligent, stoic on the outside, very efficient and hardworking, keeps business and pleasure separate always. Outside of work, is flirty and more easygoing, with a bit of a sultry streak. Lacks self-control in a few areas, yet is overall highly disciplined.
Brief physical description of the character: Long white hair down to the start of his hips, greenish hazel eyes (more green than hazel), deeply tanned skin. Tall, very muscular and bulky, yet has a noticeable pear shape if you squint hard enough. Is usually seen in well-cut and tailored black and/or grey suits. Usually wears slacks with a short sleeved shirt with more casual affairs; rarely, if ever, wears jeans.
Suggested environments: Office areas, outdoor/forest areas, home arrangements (kitchen, living room, etc.), bar and club settings.
Anything else we need to know: Maxwell loves to cook. Having him cook a fine meal for himself or one of the others is always a good thing! He also has a pair of sleek black reading glasses on him as well. And as inspiration for funnier situations, he's a lightweight in terms of liquor.

Character Name: Mika
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: Mika's Profile
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Personality: Cheerful, easygoing, friendly. Loves to talk up people and is very outgoing. Is also very naive, and can be childish at times, but is very determined when she sets her mind on something. She's also very, very stubborn. In terms of work, she's a serious, quiet type who gets her work done as quickly and effectively as possible.
Brief physical description of the character: Long dark brown hair to her hips, pulled up into a high ponytail. Heterochromic eyes: one a teal-like blue (left, right to viewers), the other is brown(right, left to viewers). Decent height. Hourglass figure; chubby and thick in some areas (mostly the waist and hip areas), but still a somewhat healthy weight and body shape. Wears sweaters, cardigans, cute shirts, flippy skirts, and jeans.
Suggested environments: home areas(living room, kitchen, etc.), school settings, outdoor areas, city areas (malls, shops, cafes/restaurants, etc.)
Anything else we need to know: Mika loves to eat. A lot. So having her stuff her face with some food is a cute or funny sight to see. She also is a college student.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Lexi and Creatia are lovers, Maxwell and Mika have a mentor/mentee relationship, and all four of them know each other pretty well.... So yes!
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? yes
Dabbler or Devotee? dabbler
Why did you choose that category? not confident enough in my art to be devotee
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Character Name: Krotos
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/krotos
Species: faun
Gender: male
Personality: playful, happy-go-lucky
Brief physical description of the character: faun, small horns, wears makeup and jewellery when performing
Suggested environments: the outdoors
Anything else we need to know: he does not wear pants, ever

Character Name: i havent given him a name yet
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/site.php?char=80216
Species: elf (ignore he whole WoW thing)
Gender: male
Personality: stoic, stony
Brief physical description of the character:
Suggested environments: some dirty tavern somewhere
Anything else we need to know: he does wear pants


Character Name: Ariis
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/ariis
Species: elf (ignore the whole WoW thing)
Gender: male
Personality: cheerful when around others, otherwise melancholic
Brief physical description of the character:
Suggested environments: coffee shop or garden
Anything else we need to know: he likes fancy clothes


If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) no
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Indeed!
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? Been practicing art for several years!
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Heedracorian
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/heedracorian
Species: He's a dragon with a human form.
Gender: Male
Personality: Aggressive, maniacal, dark
Brief physical description of the character: Heedracorian is rather tall, for a draconian (who are most commonly in the 7 ft range), at 11ft4in, muscular, and has a sturdy build. He has a golden piercing on the left side of his lip and on the left side of his nose. His right eyebrow is pierced. He has two piercings on his left pointed ear, and three on his right. He wears several rings and wears golden cuffs on his wrists. His eyebrows are thick. His hair is also very thick and fluffy like a lion, with a length that extends to his mid-back. It's coarse, scattered with braids, and swept-back with a prominent widow'speak. He has some facial hair, but doesn't let it grow more than about an inch. His eyes have black sclera, golden irises, and slit pupils. His skin is a somewhat dark brown. He has thick Slightly wavy horns that extend from the sides of his head straight back. He has thick lips.
His clothes consist of a red vest, and a Scottish-style shirt with sleeves rolled up, and loose brown pants that cuff midway down the calf. He wears no shoes.
Suggested environments: Battlefield or a shop where he sells metal-made objects like jewelry and weapons
Anything else we need to know: Eh, I suppose just that he usually has a neutral or angry expression. Doesn't smile often unless he laughs or has to, mostly.

Character Name: Iira ( ee-ruh )
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/iira
Species: Same as above
Gender: Male
Personality: childish, energetic, caring, sensitive, passionate, friendly
Brief physical description of the character:Iira is rather short for a draconian (average is in the 7ft range), at 5'8" and is slender. His hair is a light blond that is pulled up into a long ponytail. However, there is a wavy tendril on either side of his slender and somewhat feminine face. His eyes have black sclera, radiant golden irises, and cat-like pupils. He wears a yellow shirt with long, flowy sleeves that droop at the elbows. He wears a long pink vest over that with a silver belt comprised of rounded squares. He has a cuff of silver rings at his wrists and dainty hands. He wears brown, fitting pants and yellow pirate-style boots that curl up at the toe. he has small pink feathered earrings handing from his long, down-pointed ears. He also has tow wiggly horns on the top of his head.
Suggested environments: Flower field or or a shop where he sells metal-made objects like jewelry and weapons
Anything else we need to know: Stereotypically gay boy. but doesn't get along with the character above.


Character Name: Valkarie
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/queenvalkarie
Species: half- God
Gender: Female
Personality: Rash, energetic, aggressive, comedic, irresponsible
Brief physical description of the character:Valkarie is a 16-year-old 5'5" tall girl with ankle-length straight black hair. When facing her, the right side of her body is human with pale skin and pale grey eyes, just like her mother. The opposite half of her body is like dark exposed red muscle and her eye is pure black, just like her father. She wears a tight leather sleeveless shirt that dips low between her breasts. Within this dip, the two sides are laced together. She wears grey pants and knee high black combat boots. Vakarie wears a long dark grey coat with a red collar.
Suggested environments: Outside at night, bar, or a battlefield.
Anything else we need to know: When in battle, her grey eye glows red.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Heedracorian and Iira: Yes! *** Valkarie: No.
Oh boy, I keep almost forgetting about this due to the Art Fight xD
Bringing in some different characters again this time, or... Character. I was gonna put in another one, but I just couldn't finish it in time :C Sorry~~~~ Not much to choose from this year ^^'


Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Yep~
Dabbler or Devotee? Devotee
Why did you choose that category? Supposedly a professional artist, an art-artisan, graduated from an art school
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Character Name: Solki
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: [ Linky linky~ ] (Don't be afraid of that face, he's just saying hi)
Species: Modral [ species info page is a mess xD Sorry~~ ]
Gender: Male
Personality: Impish, jokes around, not extremely serious unless he gets triggered or dirty. Hides his identity, lies and fakes things plenty and acts tougher than he is. Usually minding himself and his own business & not giving a cent about others. Quick to speak anything his mind thinks of when angry. Open and friendly but careful with getting close to people.
Brief physical description of the character: A bipedal canid, pointed ears, sharp features. Likes to stand on his toes to look taller. 'Hair' on top of head is actually fur, likes to grow quick and has different length depending on the phase it is on - usually trimmed 'short'. Feathers & markings change colors to react to the emotions of people around him. Colors 'revert' when wet & turns pale when sleeping.
Suggested environments: Anything goes~ Maybe not modern though, forests are fine and lakes
Anything else we need to know: He has his sword and is overly attached to it. Loves it way too much. Also carries a golden egg around and even if it's been laid by him, treats it as if it'd be his baby.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Put only one in, so.... ..... Looking in a mirror? Sure~
Did you read and understand the rules of the trade? Indeed!
Dabbler or Devotee? Dabbler
Why did you choose that category? To art more
Please link to three examples of recent artwork you have completed:
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Character Name: Heedracorian
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/heedracorian
Species: He's a dragon with a human form.
Gender: Male
Personality: Aggressive, maniacal, dark
Brief physical description of the character: Heedracorian is rather tall, for a draconian (who are most commonly in the 7 ft range), at 11ft4in, muscular, and has a sturdy build. He has a golden piercing on the left side of his lip and on the left side of his nose. His right eyebrow is pierced. He has two piercings on his left pointed ear, and three on his right. He wears several rings and wears golden cuffs on his wrists. His eyebrows are thick. His hair is also very thick and fluffy like a lion, with a length that extends to his mid-back. It's coarse, scattered with braids, and swept-back with a prominent widow'speak. He has some facial hair, but doesn't let it grow more than about an inch. His eyes have black sclera, golden irises, and slit pupils. His skin is a somewhat dark brown. He has thick Slightly wavy horns that extend from the sides of his head straight back. He has thick lips.
His clothes consist of a red vest, and a Scottish-style shirt with sleeves rolled up, and loose brown pants that cuff midway down the calf. He wears no shoes.
Suggested environments: Battlefield or a shop where he sells metal-made objects like jewelry and weapons
Anything else we need to know: Eh, I suppose just that he usually has a neutral or angry expression. Doesn't smile often unless he laughs or has to, mostly.

Character Name: Iira ( ee-ruh )
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/iira
Species: Same as above
Gender: Male
Personality: childish, energetic, caring, sensitive, passionate, friendly
Brief physical description of the character:Iira is rather short for a draconian (average is in the 7ft range), at 5'8" and is slender. His hair is a light blond that is pulled up into a long ponytail. However, there is a wavy tendril on either side of his slender and somewhat feminine face. His eyes have black sclera, radiant golden irises, and cat-like pupils. He wears a yellow shirt with long, flowy sleeves that droop at the elbows. He wears a long pink vest over that with a silver belt comprised of rounded squares. He has a cuff of silver rings at his wrists and dainty hands. He wears brown, fitting pants and yellow pirate-style boots that curl up at the toe. he has small pink feathered earrings handing from his long, down-pointed ears. He also has tow wiggly horns on the top of his head.
Suggested environments: Flower field or or a shop where he sells metal-made objects like jewelry and weapons
Anything else we need to know: Stereotypically gay boy. but doesn't get along with the character above.


Character Name: Valkarie
Link to Character's RPR profile or other reference materials: http://www.rprepository.com/c/queenvalkarie
Species: half- God
Gender: Female
Personality: Rash, energetic, aggressive, comedic, irresponsible
Brief physical description of the character:Valkarie is a 16-year-old 5'5" tall girl with ankle-length straight black hair. When facing her, the right side of her body is human with pale skin and pale grey eyes, just like her mother. The opposite half of her body is like dark exposed red muscle and her eye is pure black, just like her father. She wears a tight leather sleeveless shirt that dips low between her breasts. Within this dip, the two sides are laced together. She wears grey pants and knee high black combat boots. Vakarie wears a long dark grey coat with a red collar.
Suggested environments: Outside at night, bar, or a battlefield.
Anything else we need to know: When in battle, her grey eye glows red.

If you've listed more than one character, is it okay for your characters to be drawn together if the artist wants (yes or no) Heedracorian and Iira: Yes! *** Valkarie: No.

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