This is something I’ve been wanting to do for such a long time.
I think I finally have a good design and art for an older character of mine: Buckle.

This was an idea I came up with years ago, and I was able to flesh him out a bit more in Champions Online. It feels nice to have proper art of him now.

Buckle is a genetic experiment created by the remnant forces of a group known as ‘Lab 102’. However, he was considered to be a failure and was ordered to be disposed of.
He would be found by a woman named Schala Yotal, who rescued him and took him back to her father’s own facility, known as Yotal Labs. There Buckle was able to recover from the ordeal, and he stayed with them as a personal helper as a way to repay them for their kindness.He would be taught a few things during his time: how to defend himself as well as start to gain a better education, being fascinated by the work done at the Labs.

In Champions Online, when the Qularr Invasion occurred, Buckle wanted to do something to help, and despite some objections from Schala and her father, he was outfitted to help defend the city.

Buckle is meant to be an "unlikely hero", being outfitted to help defend himself as well as explore.
Buckle has some martial art training, in the game he uses the Dual Claws power set. He is equipped with energy blades that are created by the bracers he wears.
On his left hand, he has a device used for scanning, interfacing with computers and devices, as well as hold a computer (possible AI) assistant when needed.
The chest piece helps with armoring, and also has a holo-emitter for use for communications as well as displays such as maps.He has boots that help with mobility, giving him the ability to increase his jumping as well as providing a possible double jump. This could open up for possibly using the boots for flight. In Champions, he uses the Rocket Jump travel power, and may lead to Rocket Boot Flight.


Paint Tool SAI.

Buckle and art are mine.