[Mkguild] MK Group Commission Sketch Comments

[C. Matthias]

I have collated all the comments I've received and haev prepared this 
list of changes and suggestions for Ermine.  Please read through it 
and let me know what you think.  Also, we need to vote on what the 
background will be.

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Corrections for each Character (Left to Right)

Andwyn:
   The spymaster bat is a little too cute in this.  His expression 
should be reserved and intent.  Also, his feet need to be changed so 
that he can use them to hang from a hook in the ceiling.  The 
document he is holding down is a map (looks like this 
http://metamorkeep.com/gallery/pics/mk-region2.jpg) with little 
pewter markers to show forces.  A horse-head piece at Metamor Keep 
and either end of the valley, with little goblin-like pieces along 
the road through Caralore, Bremen, and Lik (the southern part of the 
map is obscured by the bat's wing).

Copernicus:
   Lower Copernicus's sight line either to Andwyn or to the map in 
front of him so that he seems more engaged in the discussion.

George:
   The sword he has at his side should be a cutlass.  Perhaps have 
him lean over just a little bit toward the map

Malisa:
   No changes here, she looks fantastic.

Thomas:
   Thomas's hands should be changed so that he has three (two?) thick 
fingers and a thumb with heavy nails.

Alberta:
   Her hands should be similar to her husband's.  Also, she would be 
wearing a necklace with a jewel medalion rather than a string of 
pearls.  Raise her right ear to a more vertical orientation to 
indicate it's focused, not laid down/back.

Thalberg:
   While talking with Alberta is right, a good Steward will always 
look at the cup he is pouring into.  So perhaps bring the end of the 
table some so this is easier for him to do.  And the look may in fact 
just be a turning of his eye rather than his snout.

Phil:
   Bringing the end of the table in also brings Phil more into the 
picture with the rest.  For his document, a naval chart filled with 
astrological symbols would be appropriate.


The Table:
   It should have fancy scroll-work featuring anthro animals or at 
least animal heads worked into the theme.

Background options:
   1. A night time scene with a well lit foreground would look fine. 
Nice bit of symbolism too. "Metamorians holding on to light while 
outside the world goes dark."
   2. Daylight would be a better lighting situation in my view, with 
a bank of clerestory windows behind them.

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These are the changes I will be sending to Ermine.  If anybody object 
or wants to suggest another change feel free to do so.  We only have 
to decide on the background, so if you have a preference please voice 
it in the next two days.  I'd like to send all of this to Ermine by Wednesday.

Also, should Thomas have three fingers or two per hand?  I cannot 
recall if it has been mentioned in story yet.

May He bless you and keep you in His grace and love,

Charles Matthias