This is a solo image I pulled out from one of the background scenes of this week's comic. For more of my non-strip work check out my portfolio gallery and my Character Codex project.
Character Codex Round 3 - Dwarf Fighter, Monk, and Paladin
Welcome to Round 3 of the Chronicle Character Codex! We're still making our way through all 77 race/class combinations in the Pathfinder Core Rulebook. If you've missed any of them check out the full gallery.
As always, two quick things before we start. First, check out the Chronicle comic! It updates every Thursday, so come back tomorrow for a new strip! This week's is a lot of fun with 25 characters in it! So come back and take a look.
Also, if you like what you see and you want your own character drawn, I'm running a sale on Character Sketches. I also draw other characters besides fantasy, so if you've got a superhero, sci-fi adventurer, supernatural detective, or anything else, I'll be glad to draw it too.
Now on to the Codex!
First up is the Dwarf Fighter. This guy is an update of a character from the original Chronicle comic book from back in the day. He has the fantastic name, Thorak Doomhammer and is a loyal companion (if the gold is good!) The original Thorak didn't actually have armor in his design so I added in the chain shirt and greaves to bump up his AC.
Dwarf Monk
Finally, we have the Dwarf Paladin. In Chronicle, the majority of dwarves have given up their warrior ways, choosing labor and craftsmanship over combat. Their god, Jax, blesses this craftsmanship but seeks only true warriors to be his paladins. This older dwarf is one of the select few and has seen many battles before being honored as a Paladin. The symbol on his sword's pommel and his belt buckle is the rune for the letter J, for Jax. His armor's (along with the Dwarf Cleric's armor's) colors (gold and black) are Jax's colors as well.
Dwarf Fighter
Next up is the Dwarf Monk. I'm super pleased with how she turned out considering I had a hard time deciding what an eastern style, female dwarf would look like. Sporting a straw hat, simple kimono-style robes, and a the two-toed sandal, she bears the simplicity of a follower of Vrae, the Chronicle god of Truth, Wisdom, and Discipline.
Dwarf Paladin
That's it for this week! Next week, we head into mountains and the cities with the Dwarf Ranger and Dwarf Rogue.
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The Chronicler's Notes - New Schedule - Tuesday, March 4th, 2014
Hey everyone!
Dwarf Monk (Rough Sketch)
We're back after a bit of a freeze! I hope you enjoyed the Elsa Sketch. I had fun drawing it and i'm going to start adding some non-Chronicle related material to the galleries. But, more on that in a second.
We had another 1000+ page views last week for the Character Codex! This thing is picking up steam, so I've decided to give it its own spot on the weekly schedule. It is now officially going to update on Wednesdays. This week's a Triple Header with the Dwarf Fighter (male), the Dwarf Monk (female), and the Dwarf Paladin (male). So, make sure to check back tomorrow to see how they turned out!
With the Character Codex getting its own update that's going to change some things around. Here's the new schedule:
Monday - The Chronicler's Notes - This blog. News, essays, and appearances.
Tuesday - RPG Resources and World-Building - I'm combining these two categories because they're kinda the same. I'll make sure to note when something is an RPG element and when something is a short story so readers don't wonder what Hit Points or Armor Class are!
Wednesday - Chronicle Character Codex. We're marching our way through all of the traditional D&D style races and classes, using the Pathfinder Core Rulebook as basis. Each week will have at least two (a male and a female) characters. 77 of them in all!
Thursday - Comic Update - The heart of Chronicle. This week's strip is a can't miss! There's 20+ characters in it and I had so much fun drawing it!
Friday - Gallery Work - This is what I was talking about earlier. I'm going to start putting up some non-Chronicle related work to let you guys see what else I can do and let you see what inspires me as an artist. So check back here to watch me spread my wings and branch out!
Still five days of content each week! I hope you can find something you like. As always, if you do, then please leave a Tip in the Jar, buy a sketch (still on sale!), click an ad, or at least Share Chronicle on social media.
Thanks,
THAN
Ice Day! Chronicle returns tomorrow.
Apparently the Snow Queen has finally made it to Nashville. We've had intermittent internet connection all day due to ice on the lines. Chronicle will return tomorrow! Until then enjoy a quick sketch of our new overlord. All hail Queen Elsa!
Character Codex Round 2 - Dwarf Cleric and Druid
Here's the latest update to my Character Codex project! In case you missed the first update (gallery here), I'm going to be going through all 77 race/class combinations in the Pathfinder Core Rulebook. Before we get started, let me ask you to go check out the Chronicle comic! Even though I'm having fun with the Codex the comic is my main focus. It updates every Thursday, so come back tomorrow for a new strip! Also, if you like what you see and you want your own character drawn, I'm running a sale on Character Sketches.
Okay, enough promotion! So, today we have the Dwarf Cleric and Dwarf Druid!
Dwarf Cleric
For the Dwarf Cleric, I went pretty traditional; armor, hammer, beard. I imagined him as being a lower level character, so not much in the way of gear. He's a priest of Jax, the dwarven god in Chronicle. Rather than have a separate holy symbol, Jax's priests use their weapon which has been blessed. Here he's turning some unknown undead. It's a bit rough and a little plain, but I'm still pleased with it.
Dwarf Druid
For the Dwarf Druid, I went a little out of the ordinary. First off, yes, that is indeed a bearded female dwarf. The bearded women thing with dwarves has always been a bit of a controversy. Some say it's just a joke and they don't actually have beards, some say it's mandatory. Pathfinder's (and D&D's, if I recall) official stance is that they do not, in fact, have beards. The official Chronicle stance is that they once had beards, but after the dwarf nation traded its swords for plowshares, the hirsute look fell out of fashion. Now only, the most uncivilized dwarven women have beards. I figured a druid would fit in that category. She's a mountain druid and fairly high level, pulling off some earth bending moves. I'm super pleased with this one. The spearhead looks rough, I may go back and correct that. But, I'm happy with everything else.
Next week, is the Dwarf Fighter and Dwarf Monk (and Dwarf Paladin, if I get time)!