Character Design

Basic Details

Name: Dandy

Tagline: All muscles and all brains.

Backstory: Employed by Welfare Co., Dandy helps others while being pulled into crazed plans made by his leader.

Story

Welfare Co. is an international company specialised in doing odd jobs. Dandy along with his mates, Black and Monkey, are employed in a company branch to help others in need. However, the leader of the branch, Black, often does the jobs in an extreme way and Dandy usually gets caught in the flow.

Motivation

Having a wealthy background caused Dandy to have the strongest body and the smartest mind. Due to his abilities, Dandy never asked people for help neither did other asked him for help. Over the years, Dandy’s became more distant socially and wealthier. Others only approached him for his money and Dandy never felt any connection with them.

One day, he went to a carwash and met Black. Black was helping out because there was a lack of manpower. When Dandy asked Black why is he helping out, Black replied with a simple reason. ‘They were asking for help.’ These words stayed with Dandy even after he joined Welfare Co. Being charmed by Black, Dandy uses his abilities to help others as much as he can.

Appearance

1) The most eye-catching about Dandy’s appearance is his body shape. Dandy has a large, muscular upper body but a small lower body. His arms are long and large while his legs are small and short. His neck is so thick that his chin can hardly be seen.

2) The most interesting part of Dandy is his hands. His hands and fingers are so large that he can pick a person up by only using his index finger and thumb. His big hands allows him to do delicate tasks like dialling a phone number using a very small phone or holding chopsticks.

3) His facial appearance consists of a bald head and stubble around his mouth.

4) A key visual of Dandy’s body is his feet. Even though his legs are short, the size of his feet is not proportional to the leg. His feet are slightly bigger and longer.

5) Dandy is always seen with wearing a tie around his neck unless he is in his sleep wear. The design of the tie changes, depending on his outfit.

Behaviour

1) Even though Dandy is very intelligent, he usually follows through with Black’s methods on handling the job. Black frequently comes up with ineffective methods to handle tasks but Dandy likes the methods because it is enjoyable. Dandy can come up with better methods but usually stays silent.

2) Dandy often does gags with Black, making the atmosphere funny. Most of the gags involve doing stupid things at certain moments.

3) With small legs and a normal walking pace, Dandy does not walk any slower than a normal person. His posture while walking is relaxed but firm.

4) Dandy can become serious when the situations call for it. If an action of Black is going to cause the situation to worsen, Dandy will intervene with the best of his abilities.

5) With a superior intellect, Dandy often explains things that the other members do not know about. Dandy often does it when the group encounters something new.

Dialogue

Dandy with Black while being chased by a group of criminals:

Dandy: When you first explained it, I thought that it was a very good plan!

Black: Really?

Dandy: Yea really! You don’t come up with good plans often!

Black: Thanks! So what about now?

(Dandy and Black jump over a fence)

Dandy: It sucks badly!