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Poll: Rob Needs a Face (Patreon)

Published:
2021-06-02 00:34:10
Imported:
2026-06

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Hey everyone! I'm currently in the process of commissioning official cover art for the story in preparation for a self-publishing release of Book 1, which will consist of Chapter 1 to Chapter 38. This requires nailing down an actual character design for Rob (who will be on the cover). I'm having trouble deciding on a face from the reference pics I narrowed down, so I figured, why not ask my lovely Patrons? I set up a poll so you can vote for your favorite.

Here's the list of images:

https://imgur.com/a/uj1TU6S

Some caveats:

1. These are only reference pics. Whatever artist I end up commissioning will not be copying the art wholesale; they'll be creating something new, in their own style, with a different character pose.

2. Vote on the GENERAL FACIAL STRUCTURE only, not the outfit or the specific art style of the image. That will be decided separately.

3. Feel free to make suggestions for alternate designs in the comments. Hell, if you don't like any of these, tell me - that's also valid feedback.

4. I can't guarantee that the image that wins is what will be used, but feedback will definitely be taken into consideration.

As a side note, Keira will likely also be on the cover, and I think I found a facial structure for her that I like. Here's what I got:

https://i.imgur.com/0mkSIDZ.png

Comments

Fabhar

These all feel almost too attractive for Rob, given how much he complains about elven beauty standards. :P

NeWorlDark

I have no idea why but Rob always struck me as having a rounder face than a sharp, angular one

Paul Jaeger

Wow, didn't realize he was that hot! Always though of him as an average Joe in that department

kamikazepotato
>>61046062

Honestly, it's hard to find character art of a guy that actually looks like an average joe without also making them look bizarre by exaggerating facial features. Especially for cover art of a fantasy novel. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know!

bob barker

none of them are very masculine

Paul Jaeger
>>61046369

stogies and an austrian accent are the minimum of masculinity needed by any MC

Zero_to_Nero

TBH I think a mix of 5 and 3 would be best.

DuskDeadman

I think a mix of 3 and 5! Mostly 3 cause of all the scars

Aae

#5 Ftw, Derplander. There is younger/older versions of his face too.

ZaA

Not sure how well he heals from combat, or others. Having perfect skin could be a sign of his vitality if other characters have scars. same the other way around depending how the regen works. 5 is my pick though. They're all good looking but 5 seems to match his self-description the most while looking somewhat average

kamikazepotato
>>61053115

The minor scars Rob got while on Earth haven't healed, but any new injuries he's received on Elatra haven't left any scars. Injuries that are fully healed by Regeneration or Healing magic don't leave a blemish.

kamikazepotato

Great feedback so far! I might make other polls to help decide Rob and Keira's outfits if you guys are interested. Not immediately, as that would clog up the Patreon email timeline, but yeah. Let me know if that sounds good!

SirPavlova

I pictured Rob with a much rounder, less chiselled face. I’d pick #5 but even that is awfully handsome. Quoting chapter 1, Rob should have ‘a face that would make a girl look twice – not because he was some sort of Greek god, but because she would need some time before (hopefully) deciding “Eeeeeh, you’ll do.” ’ The rest look more “elfin” to me than your Kiera pic does: high, prominent cheekbones, fine features, narrow nose, etc. If Rob looked like these he’d have been a model back on Earth.

BubblyGhost
>>61059584

To be fair, mans has also been on the best training regime known to man. . .the "oh shit oh fuck Im going to die" body builder 3000

Bob

Disappointed in the complete lack of chunk. Like not even a token chunk value, it's sitting at the I-Do-Drugs-To-Be-Popular Zero-Chunk value. Sad.

kamikazepotato
>>61060334

Rob was somewhat into exercise even before he got to Elatra, where he was put through a very strict exercise routine (often enforced by outside forces). Kind of hard for someone to keep chunk in that scenario.

Scesce Scesce

but does someone average really exist??? i mean isn't beauty subjective??? btw i was undecided between the first and the last, but the latter won cuz atleast in that one he doesn't seem a skinny f.ck. also i thought he had a beard???

Ziggy

Something in the vein of 5, no question. All are obvious protagonists, but at least 5 won't accidentally decapitate people with ridiculously sharp facial features like the others would. Good lord.

Gremlin Jack

Actually, have we established that Rob is a white dude? I don't recall his race being explicitly mentioned. Otherwise, yeah, no. 5 only less symmetrical. Honestly, we could just go with Podrick from Game of Thrones.

Roger Faux

I really envisioned Keira with much more elfin features, the current reference looks like a generically pretty human woman.

kamikazepotato
>>61069518

I left it vague in the book on purpose, but at the end of the day if there's a cover and a visual representation, I have to choose something.

Ian Malcolm

I don't understand how elves could ever see humans as attractive. Compared to themselves, each human must look like they have a set of horrible afflictions to make them so ugly and give them such bad skin

Rande Knight
>>61134494

Evolution. A certain section of the population are going to find 'different' to be attractive. Even if it's otherwise considered ugly. Makes for more diversified gene pool.

Austin Boone

I get that Rob is humble, and he's likely better looking than he thinks he is, but these still feel too pretty? That being said, I like #1

Arcane Hermit

I know this post may be late. But honestly, out of the lot; I like #1 the most; reminds me of Suikoden most of all. Especially if no doubt, one can make a joke that Rob's on his way to making 108+ Friends of Destiny. That will fight beyond all Underdogs, for a world worth saving...