Explorations in Clayland Part 44: Assorted Humanoids 1

A grab bag if every I saw one.

The common thread between these figures is that they are humanoid. Gotta' have some sort of theme for these explorations, don't I? Get ready for some throwbacks too.

Dorrian Hookmage: At certain times, I've had a preference for my figures to not have facial features. This is one such example. This mage uses his charged wand as his primary attack, but can unleash a melee strike with his enchanted hook.

Dorrian Fireglider: Another blank-faced figure. His cloak can be used to glide long distances, aided by thermal updrafts generated by magic.

Flameform Witch: She's a terrible sight to behold. More devil than human, she surrendered much of her humanity for the control of fire and ash.

Vinefriend Witch: She's of the good witch variety. She can summon vines to protect her and enhance her nature-based magical staff.

Pseudonaga: He's no true naga (half-human, half-serpent beings of power). Instead, he was once a normal human. Tampering with a magical naga artifact caused serpent tails to sprout out of his back.

Purple Guys: Their counterparts are found all the way back in Clayland Part 5. The swordsman has a broken sword and a frowning face shield. The bowman is smiling despite having no arrows.

More Little Guys: Their companions were also found in Part 5. Here, a tan figure has no weapons, a tan bowman readies an arrow, and once-read spearman tries to shake off a serious burn.

Green Shooter: He's a green guy with no facial features and a rifle. 'Nuff said.

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