Ink, then digital.

Work for an upcoming Ironclaw project.

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Armadillos might seem like ideal commandos: born for sorties against impossible odds, able to dig far behind enemy lines, indispensable in a knife fight, and not prone to discipline problems. However, their natural attributes also include an affinity for pacifism, tolerance and quiet introspection, rather than rough valour under fire.

Armadillos are thoughtful, sensitive people, and many withdraw into monastic life or extended formal education for the slower pace and relative peace therein. They might even seem to be wise, however this may simply be an affectation of slow, considered speech. They are notoriously near-sighted, and are more comfortable in familiar, stable surroundings than abroad or at sea. Most have some sort of clerical duty or handiwork as a hobby - gardening in particular suits their broad claws. They can additionally thrive as potters, librarians, barbers; occupations of slow forming craft to be done while humming along quietly.

As they are thick-skinned, scuffs and scratches are of little consequence; indeed it is not uncommon to see armadillos at work, scoring marks onto their hide while counting out some measure, or scratching notes on themselves as reminders, only to buff them out later. Armadillo tailors might even use the back of their hand as a shallow pin cushion; an equally fine place to display fishing flies or thumbtacks until needed.

They tend to be philosophical about obstacles in life, including other people. It is quite difficult to insult an armadillo, they don't take themselves seriously to begin with, and are more inclined to shrug off rudeness with beatific understanding and compassion.