As a side note, I should mention that the different art styles presented below are all evidence of our primary artist's growth through the project. As such, pictures are not necessarily representative of the game's final quality.
The Characters:
Vincent: Having lived a humble life with his family before the war, Vincent finds himself feeling lost in the foreign town of Marin as he tries to adapt to refugee life. Vincent isn't the type to pull any punches, believing the best way to tackle a problem is to take it head on. However, under this brash exterior is a caring person who looks out for those he considers dear to him.
Amelia: Amelia is an old friend of Vincent's, and is pleasantly surprised to find him in Marin. Well known and loved by locals and tourists alike, she's a friendly, simple girl. She loves to capture moments in her life on film so that she can look back on them with happiness.
Julia: Julia has been raised to be hard-nosed and diligent, with the intent of having the same economic mind her parents have. With their considerable wealth, she's been raised fairly well. Julia enjoys deliberatly provoking people as a means of testing their character - only those who can stand up for themselves under her fierce belligerence are deemed worthy of further attention.
Sasha: Sasha Beleren is a native of Marin who enjoys spending her time listening to music and fishing, although rarely at the same time. In the absence of her father, Sasha has been forced to take up his livelihood in order to keep her family afloat in a time of economic decline. Not one to let the situation keep her down, she can often be found with a smile despite having family on both sides of the war. As such, Sasha tries to stay fair to everyone she meets, and will rarely put herself on one side of a conflict, no matter how big or small.
Sybil: Her laconic humour and carefree attitude has made her popular amongst the refugees, homeless, and other drifters she associates with, but her inherent laziness and lack of personal responsibility has not endeared her to the authority figures of Marin. Having spent the majority of her formative years living on the streets, Sybil could best be described as a “survivor”. Perhaps out of some instinctive urge to conserve energy, she is exceptionally laid-back in both speech and action, and loves nothing more than to lie on a park bench feeding the stray cats that wander the streets of Marin.
Vyra: Vyra is a troubled and peculiar girl. A rough family history left her with lingering feelings of inadequacy, for which she does her best to compensate - overly so. Always striving towards perfection, and accepting no less, Vyra's crippling fear of failure is what she'll always be remembered for. Though her high standards and perfectionism serve her well in most aspects of her life, it can make friendships a chore that many choose to not suffer through.
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For other art, as well as music samples and frequent updates, I encourage you to check out our development blog, at least until the website goes live.
