ARISTOCRATS:
Sheet one started my thought process. I thought that exploring the nobles first would let me find some distinctive look for the whole population, which would then be simplified for the various social circles. So at this stage I was more adventurous looking into both sci-fi and fantasy ideas. I settled on the direction of couple number 8 - I really liked that the metal reflects the structure of the stilts, suggesting pride of craftsmanship in their society. But I didn't like how European and familiar they look.
ARISTOCRATS - METAL:
So I spend the next sheet developing various ideas that would combine the sophistication of the structure of the city and something more oriental in order to create a definitive look. Number 1 seems to encompass those concepts most accurately.
MONKS:
A part of the brief indicates there is an order of warrior monks on the rich part of the city. The religious aspect might suggest they could look more old-fashioned compared to the nobility and they don't necessarily need to address their industry in their attire. Here are 8 very different male and female versions:
POOR PEOPLE:
Gangs: In the brief there is a description on rivalling gangs. I have not yet defined how those gangs are differentiated from each other I just investigated their look and their tools. They all have shorter trousers which suggest that they don't really walk the most glamorous paths. Their faces are covered with their shawls to conceal their identities and they are equipped with either stolen weapons or old digging tools. I quite like the idea of them regularly trying to climb the city with hooks in order to steal. Number 4 even has a large magnet on his chest to climb more safely up the stilts of the city.
The 2nd row is the peaceful community, who don't cover their faces like the nobility, and some even have more ornaments suggesting a higher statute.
That was 64 figures! Phew!
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