Interlude- character design exercise

Trying something a little different for designing today's girl. (ganked from http://autodestructdigital.blogspot.com/2010/03/design-protocol.html?zx=a138dfc28fd20abf) There is an ulterior motive here in that I am also using this as a piece for the Mutation Nation Challenge at ArtOrder


Orca Sapiens

CONTEXT
After da bomb, new species have emerged after a period of rampant mutation, resulting in uplifted species and hybridization of previously incompatible species.

LOCATION
Pacific Northwest coastal areas. Rocky inlets that were far enough away from impact sites to be relatively safe and are slowly coming to be shipping centers for the few growing cities during reconstruction.

FUNCTION
Orca Sapiens have formed into small communities of 15-30 members that earn their keep providing escort and navigation assistance to the boats brave enough to ply the waters.

SYMBOLS
Signal lanterns/flashlights, utility belts/ vests, light body armor?

MASSES
Humanoid, larger than humans, lithe but muscular. 8-10 feet tall, 300lbs females- 400 lbs males

HIERARCHY/FLOW
Social packs evolved from pod structure of Orcas, some adoption of tribal customs studied from local Human Amerind tribes.

MATERIALS
Scavenged and adapted maritime supplies, some naval gear

MOOD
rocky coastline, overcast day