Characters to Redesign

The other part of the joint project is to redesign 2 characters from the "Hunters" universe while fleshing out the story. Having spoke to lecturers as well as my fellow students I have decided on a character for each module.

The human character, Kara Tate (for now anyway) is the lead of the team of bounty hunters and captain of their ship, "The Adruinna." She is one of the survivors of the war against humanity, born on the day the war ended. Ultimately a bad ass who prides herself as being one of the most successful bounty hunters (though the other races wont aknowledge it). She has a love for anything that provides a connection to the Earth she never knew.

The alien character, is a criminal member of an amphibious race enhabiting the galaxy named Siyok. He is guilty of a multitude of crimes ranging human trafficking and abuse to war crimes during the 'Earth Wars'. A mercenary who is called upon for only the most questionable of contracts and general all around &%$£.

While reimagining them I do want to keep aspects of the originals. Tate will retain some hint of the wild west and military influences but will also be need to be given a more sci fi aesthetic. Ultimately I want to produce a design for a unique looking character who is believable in her role as the leader of a team of hard core intergalactic bounty hunters.
I want to give Siyok a more imposing, aggressive quality rather than looking like a disgruntled mutant gold fish but still keep the merman style tail instead of legs. The idea of making him more of a bottom feeder like certain species of catfish appeals. I think that the character needs to convey more of his personality and background. The way he is portrayed here could either be a pro or antagonist and I want to redesign him so there is no boubt that he is an evil character.

Tate will be redesigned as part of Creative Research and Siyok will be as part of Computer Arts Practice.