r/characterdrawing • u/Silver-Fondant-2886 • 19h ago
Request [LFA] Estevan - Old Dancer Bodyguard
Hey folks. Looking for a piece of art for my character Estevan. Let me know if there are any questions.
Estevan is a former performer (dancer) who got recruited into the old queen's secret protection service after he happened to save her life in a very flamboyant way (they may have been trying to have an secret affair at the time). After a long period serving the queen, he eventually got assigned to watch over the new princess and quickly became like a grandfather to her. The princess has now grown up and Estevan has his hands full chasing her around and stopping her overly kind nature from getting herself in trouble with any local ne'er do-wells while generally tending to her and her friends' needs as her primary attendant.
Estevan has fully settled into his role as manservant/bodyguard/attendant for the princess and truly regrets nothing about his life. His sole joy and purpose is the protection of his grand-daughter the princess and he does his best to make sure he excels at that role despite feeling like he's never quite keeping up with her at times.
Physical Description:
- Human male, 60's, 5'6'' but built like he could still heft an elephant if he needed to - honestly picturing ridiculous muscles for someone his age. Blue eyes slightly starting to fog over with the onset of cataracts.
- Had originally pictured long hair tied up in a bun but there are some shorter hair references that look good. Not sure about facial hair - but would have aristocratic features generally. Any hair is white from age.
- A warm climate means the palace 'servant uniform' is lighter, looser clothing. I was picturing a short sleeveless vest, loose baggy pants and some sort of equivalent to ballet slippers. It's kind of slightly revealing but suits him as a former flamboyant dancer / performer and relentless flirt. Colourwise lighter - whites, pinks, blues
- Estevan's weapon of choice is a bladed scarf - utilising his prowess as a dancer to confuse his enemies while slicing them to ribbons. In non combat times I'm imagining it draped as almost a shawl to keep it unobtrusive and not obviously a weapon as he trails the princess around the palace + city. Might be more belt/sash like for art?
- Pose wise (if relevant) I do picture him either being in a neutral unassuming pose while watching people (ready to perform his bodyguard duties) or mid fight, swirling the cloth around like a ribbon dancer.
Thanks!