nina.

[windspinning]

My first character that doubled as a form of alter-ego. She was originally a space pirate in the Star Fox 64 universe but later blossomed into other storylines and forms. Her original form was an anthro. Nina can also be pictured as a human with the same coloration. She can exist as a traditional pirate, sailing the seas and pillaging other ships, or as a space pirate with the same occupation. she is generally a con-artist who has killed before and is not hesitant to do it again. Nina is usually armed with an array of small weapons, some hidden and some visible. She is a well practiced fighter with knives and a decent shot with a gun, but she is by no means invincible. Her costumes vary, but she usually has some kind of long coat and boots and her hair is usually down. She commands her ship strictly and has plenty of respect from other pirates. From time to time she dips off of the radar and travels alone for her own reasons. Nina dips in and out of my other worlds with different roles, but she often plays the 'deadly seductress' no matter which world she shows up in. Nina is often a predator who is out to steal what she wants, or perhaps she's serving as a bounty hunter. The reasons why are varied.

Species: i know it's odd, but i've never decided what species Nina is. i tend to settle on dingo, but i've heard people call her a fox, a cat, a fennec fox, a coyote-- she has an ambiguous look to her. Her ears are large and point out to the side (sort of like a fennec fox, but much smaller), her fur is orangey-brown, she has a medium-length muzzle and black nose, and her tail is made of hair that resembles that which is on her head, sort of like a horse's tail. yeah, i'm confused, too.

Other characters she shares a universe with: none of my own, though many stories existed that involved Bill Grey from Star Fox 64. apparently i like to slash her with Vigo from time to time.

Appearance: Nina is of a medium height, 5'7". Her fur (or skin if you'd like to depict her as a human) is a medium brown. Her eyes are purple and her hair is deep maroon with bright red highlights and is long and flowing. She is thin but muscular, appearing strong but not at the expense of curves and softness. She often has a cold or calculating and distant look on her face, but she is skilled at wearing the right 'face' for the situation. She can appear welcoming and attractive as well, depending on whom she is trying to take advantage of and how.

Clothes: Her silhouette often includes tight pants (or a skirt with leggings), high boots of some kind, and a long coat. The design of these varies depending on where she is, what she's doing, which world she's in, etc. Traditional pirate style is always welcome, as well as space pirate/sci-fi style and fantasy styled clothes. She can be drawn with weapons, likely blades and guns. Around her neck is a crystal rose and no one is quite sure why she wears it, though some accuse it of having magical properties of some kind. She will speak to it.

Concept art by me: 
[one of my first drawings of Nina] 
[pointing her gun at you]
[she's just smoked someone]
[watching the sunset and her back]
[relaxing, but still deadly!]
[Nina with Bill]
[pirate styles]
[a human Nina in a fantasy costume]
[a human Nina as a pirate]  
[Nina is posing with Vigo]

Guest art:
[as a cyber-punk mechanic] by [Haze]
[watercolor portrait] by [Haze]
[a classic Nina] by [Sarah Petrulis]
[Nina stargazing] by [Lizspit] 
[pencil portrait] by [DarkestofDays]
[pirate Nina] by [Zimeta08]
[PE Sketchbook Lite 2010] by [Ketari]