Fatal Claw - Dev Sketch #4

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello everyone! [/p][p]Last time, we shared the backstory of the mysterious NPC Ainjaff. [/p][p]Today, we’d like to introduce you to a very different kind of character—one who instantly warms your heart just by looking at her.[/p][p][/p][p]How did this heart-warming NPC come to life? What ideas shaped her design?[/p][p]Let’s take a closer look.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🎨 Sketches of the Day[/h3][p][/p][p]The world of Fatal Claw is alive with NPCs carefully crafted to make you feel attached to them.[/p][p]Each character carries their own story, and every encounter offers new discovery.[/p][p][/p][p]Among them, there’s one NPC who’s always mentioned as one of the most lovable—right alongside Nia. [/p][p]Her name is Rotri. 👵[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💬 Dev's Comment[/h3][p][/p][p]Fatal Claw has a costume system that lets the protagonist Kisha swap outfits. [/p][p](We’ll save the details of that system for a later Dev Sketch!) [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Rotri was designed as the NPC tied closely to that system—the costume shop owner of the village.[/p][p][/p][p]When shaping her concept, we envisioned traits like:[/p][p]- A master craftswoman, diligent and frugal, yet kind and gentle.[/p][p]- A timeless, classic design untouched by fleeting trends.[/p][p]- Zero combat ability.[/p][p][/p][p]From there, we built her backstory: [/p][p]‘Once the royal seamstress of the Elord Kingdom, she fled to Aurora Village after the kingdom fell to monsters, where she now runs a humble boutique.’ [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To hint at her past, we added details such as a golden measuring tape and a finely crafted sewing machine—small reminders that she was once a court seamstress.[/p][p][/p][p]Despite her small frame, Rotri has become a source of strength for the villagers, like a grandmother figure.[/p][p]Her warm spirit shines in her dialogue:[/p][p]“I wish survivors would find hope even in these grave times.”[/p][p][/p][p]There are also charming little episodes about Rotri in the game.[/p][p]One story involving her husband especially captures her character, something you’ll be able to experience for yourself in Early Access. 🥰[/p][p][/p][p]So, with that, let’s close today’s Dev Sketch by leaving you with an image of Rotri happily at work in her shop.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Did you enjoy today’s Dev Sketch?[/p][p]We’d love to hear what you think of Rotri! Share your thoughts in the comments or community. Your feedback always means so much to us.[/p][p][/p][p]We also invite you to join our official Discord channel, where we’re building Fatal Claw together with you. [/p][p]Even the smallest feedback helps guide our development, and you’ll also find the latest updates there first. 😊 [/p][p]👉 \[Discord][/p][p][/p][p]We’ll be back with another Dev Sketch soon, with even more behind-the-scenes stories.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for reading! [/p]