User blog comment:Vinnnn/Character Critiques, Tips, and Hints/@comment-26208189-20150825063555/@comment-33209858-20150826004619

No need to apologize ^^ I have lots of fun coming up with ideas, so it's no problem at all!

First of all, I really like the overall concept of Argyle! I do think the stories have enough in common - more or less - to be able to fit together like you mentioned, so I say go all for it! However, perhaps when you make Argyle's page you can clarify what happened to make him be adopted. For example, was he the youngest child of the Brave Little Tailor, so he was adopted out since he didn't get his father's destiny? Or did his father pass away, leading him to be adopted/fostered? Does he still get his father's destiny or not, since he has been adopted? All of these are questions that need to be answered, especially since I'm just curious because I don't see a lot of characters with this situation~

For his design, I like the idea of him having a yellow and black color scheme, perhaps with accents of powder blue or apple green, to add in some diversity. And I could totally picture him with a hipster style, or perhaps a very casual but classy style (examples here and here ). For motifs, I'd definitely say argyle prints, perhaps some thread and needles motifs as well, since that makes a nod to both of his stories. You could also add in other little tidbits related to fashion/sewing/tailoring, such as pincushion motifs and buttons. Also, perhaps he could have more than one main print/pattern - as long as it blends together and looks fashionable, of course - since I feel like that would be a good way to convey his stories as well

As for personality ideas, I really like the ideas you have so far! Working off the idea of making him a fashionable "hipster", some personality traits that would work for him are pretentious, witty, intuitive, superficial, and artistic. Maybe he's a little full of himself in the sense he's very proud of his originality ("I liked this before it was cool" or "You like this sweater vest? It's from a brand you've probably never heard of"). In this sense, he'd also be a bit on the creative side, especially if he's a fashion nut - even if he's only a "wannabe" fashion nut or however you picture him.

Or, you could give him a softer personality. Perhaps he's artistic, dresses the part of a hipster, but isn't all "in your face" about it. He could be imaginative and clever, perhaps with a tricky/mischevious streak in him as well, and is confident, but not conceited, about his fashion. However, maybe he's also a little insecure and uncertain about the future. You mentioned him wanting to take his sister's destiny, so perhaps he's bitter about being adopted out? Maybe he wants to prove himself to be a worthy trickster in order to impress his adopted family? There are all sorts of ways you can write Argyle as, so I'm definitely looking forward to what you come up with~

Oh, and to answer your last question: Yes, he can totally have a crush on Chiffony ^^

For Holly's prince, I could imagine his personality being either ditzy, airheaded, oblivious, yet sociable, helpful, and enthusiastic OR him being adventurous, independent, insurbordinate, rebellious, self-involved, and courageous.

For the first set of trait ideas, I would imagine him being a Royal. He's loyal to the cause like a puppy is to his owner. However, this is mostly because the thought of rebelling has just never crossed his innocent mind. I imagine him being quite sheltered and pampered, perhaps even a bit of a goody-two-shoes now and again. Yet he's very charismatic and outgoing, and is often able to charm people with or without meaning to (he'd be a great character who could pull off puppy dog eyes). Also perhaps he's a little scatterbrained and ditzy, although his genial nature makes him easy enough to get along with.

For the second set of ideas, I picture him being a Rebel who disregards any and all rules. Saving damsels and climbing towers? - Too boring if you ask him. He's headstrong and resiliant, often times selfishly choosing to do what he wants to do, and not taking much else into consideration. He's the type of person who lives live fully, in a whirlwind of adventure and nonsense. However, he can be very irresponsible, immature, and a bit too rebellious for his own good. Still, he has the makings of a true prince in him, and his courageous and valiant moments do shine through, but it's quite rare for him to do so willingly.

Whew, that was plenty to write, but I had fun! Hopefully I helped in some way ^^ If not, just let me know and I'll try again~