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attomu In reply to Maffi96 [2020-05-10 11:11:12 +0000 UTC]

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Maffi96 In reply to attomu [2020-05-10 14:48:12 +0000 UTC]

She looks good tho, i personally cant see anything wrong. She was fun to sketch although i do struggle with faces.

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attomu In reply to AmCymbelmine [2020-04-21 01:31:13 +0000 UTC]

Hmm now that you've mentioned it, I should probably put explanations with these kinds of stuff next time xD

Anyways, the thing is, I haven't put an explanation behind those marks because it's really complicated and it's going to take a while to explain them I think... But to spare the details, they're tattoos with different meanings for every character. Basically they're some sort of identity for each one of them. But not all of the characters have these. Most depend on decision or through experience. Except for Mem. Her mark is the original, and it has a slightly different (and complicated?) story.

But if you like to know more, here's a short but detailed explanation (only for the three):

Let's start with Richter here. Her mark resembles a scar under her right eye. That tattoo actually conceals her real scar that she's got when she used to be working under Ernest Corp. She used to be part of a special security unit called Flank— a specific role of hunting down rebellious groups from 'behind' or hidden position, most notably Ol' Payperback. It was the time during one of her missions; when she deserted upon realising how cruel they were when her commanding team decided to exterminate the children of those groups. Trial could've have been a better choice, but it wasn't in their option at that time. She tried to stop her team but one of her co-members slashed her face with no remorse. That event left her a scar that she never thought she'd have. And currently, she's in hiding from her recent pursuers. It's been happening for a few years.

In other words, she's scarred because of her past.

If Richter's was unintentional, Newman's mark was definitely otherwise. He didn't really have it at first, at least not until he became a payper. You will notice that it kind of resembles a quotation mark, specifically the end quotation ( ” ) and it's located at the left of his face. It's supposed to represent 'voice' or 'speech', and it's connected with his job as a detective. He believes that truth should not only be witnessed but also spoken, yet it's also risky, as corrupted witnesses exist. For instance, one will first see that the wall is painted red, but he may lie and say it's blue all the time. This in turn affects those who haven't seen it first with their own eyes, but heard off from the liar who saw it. Basically, that liar will be the source of misinformation and some people will be too gullible to believe him. And Newman dislikes this idea. (Sorry if I think I didn't really explain this one clearly ...)

Memry's mark is another different story and it's quite a long one too. In short words, her tattoo is a symbol of an arrow that's pointing to her eye. It means 'witness'. She inherited it from her parents, and the people before them, as they were one of the original members of Ol' Payperback that were forced to exile from the city of Mada to live amongst the Barrens (outside the walls)(the remaining members still live on the 'other side' but it's going to be a different and long story). The mark was an original symbol, and is considered a rare find after their group's numbers decreased throughout the years. People were prohibited to wear such tattoo, especially if it's under an eye, as it signifies affiliation to the enemy of the Corporate. It's still unsure if Mem is the only one who still has the original mark or not. It may seem like it's unique to have one, but that makes it too dangerous for her to walk amongst the crowd. Almost everyone who recognises that symbol will not hesitate to turn her to the authorities for a hefty reward.

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AmCymbelmine In reply to attomu [2020-04-21 12:05:28 +0000 UTC]

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attomu In reply to AmCymbelmine [2020-04-22 08:09:44 +0000 UTC]

Richter was not technically on the run, at least not recently, and instead was simply hidden from public eyes for a few years since she deserted. She's currently being pursued due to the fact that she's affiliated to the enemy, which could have been avoided if she didn't decide to join them. Deserting seems more of a minor offense than joining an enemy group. Also she's a former flank unit, that means she knows her enemies very well. Yes, the tattoo is a way to hide it, because she doesn't really want to see the real scar, as it reminds her of the past. She's not trying to forget it fully though.

Yes. Newman is more about his beliefs and his trust issues(?). He felt betrayed by the people (Ernests) whom he admired the most and he hated that. He used to follow their ideals, but now it seems he went astray.

Hmm... I don't think Memry is trying to hide it in anyway. The mark was always present xD. And they don't always go out in public unless they would really have to. Except for Lars. He wasn't really hiding from anyone. Mainly because his affiliation with Ol' Payperback is not yet confirmed by the Corporate. So he's still marked 'safe' on the list. But it's only a few more evidences to support his allegiance to the group, and then he'd be living in the sewers.

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AmCymbelmine In reply to attomu [2020-04-23 11:37:01 +0000 UTC]

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attomu In reply to AmCymbelmine [2020-04-23 16:51:53 +0000 UTC]

Yes. Actually they're more of a conglomerate now, given that almost everything is owned by the Ernests. And yes, they all pertain to one organisation. And they're more like indirect rulers instead. The flank unit is just part of a much bigger group, so they basically have a variety of other security units aside from it. I'm not even sure if I should consider them private security anymore.

Also, Newman doesn't really work for the Ernests, instead he works for the local police department. The Ernests themselves have there own department for that matter, and it's somewhat different.

Mem's parents didn't actually experience exile. They were present after the said event, and were more of remnants of the group. They were barely active at that time either. The rebirth of Ol' Payperback happened during Mem's generation, by the initiative of none other than Ray Edmund, not his real name.

Also the Barrens is just name for the place beyond the walls. The citizens of Mada don't really know what's out there, but they think of a barren wasteland (thus the name). That is except for the last district, which literally live in the outskirts of the city. Some know that there's something on the other side, beyond the Barrens. They think of the Barrens as just a thin strip that divides Mada with another place. Even some of its inhabitants reached the boundaries of Mada but they're not fully confirmed yet.

And speaking of Ray, I should probably put him here soon, because his story is way more surprising for me I guess? It sounds a bit cliché though, but I don't know. He's got reasons for the decisions he made.

I wouldn't even want to think about that confrontation xD.

And thank you. I never even thought people would give a thing or two about this mess xD. But I guess that gives me another reason to continue developing it. And honestly, I don't really consider these ideas as final, because I always tweak a lot of things just to keep them connected...

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AmCymbelmine In reply to attomu [2020-04-26 16:49:00 +0000 UTC]

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attomu In reply to NKSTUDIODIGITAL [2020-04-18 23:55:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much ✌️^^

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