Zakumba: Astraia
Character Concept Art
Character design is an important aspect of most narratives. To understand a character, you must also understand their aesthetic and wardrobe choices. Designing the characters for this world was a moving experience, especially since we referenced many people of color in all aspects of movies, shows, animations and graphic novels. Here are a few of the character illustrations we hope you will love.
At his age, Kofi can still keep up with an energetic 12 year old girl.
There is a rumor about Xex and his involvement with a certain rebellion group.
Nothing mysterious about this face. Nothing at all.
Try not to get on Belles’s bad side.
So many expressions, so little time.
Green and Purple Eyes? Oh my!
From Left to right: Jamal, Jollof, Milo, Wyatt and Barasa.
Belles always speak her mind.
The Astraia design took more than 3 months to finalize. So many iterations and conversations finally brought a confirmed look we have today.
Talos sits at the center of everything.
Kofi’s design was more subtle and was based off real life black actors. Can you guess from his look?
one of the most interesting things about Belles design is the neck tattoo she has. Where did it come from? Did it hurt when getting it? So many questions we have asked yet still wonder.
Belles’s piercing green eyes symbolize something very important to her character.
Appala and Waakye are two opposing market sellers in different parts of Pyrophestus.
Short animated gif of Astraia used for testing purposes for the UI. We kept this here because of the sparkles.
Young Astraia always had a knack of giving her opinion.
Every family needs a protector. Bubs fills that role very nicely.
Belles is too cool to wear a belt. Maybe you’re the wrong one.
One of our favorite Astraia sketches.
Astraia always looks toward the positive side of every situation.