Iron Sand Bender (2023)

I created an original character in the Avatar universe. (originally an optional submission piece for an animation program)

They specialize in iron sand bending. As more sub-categories of bending surfaced in The Legend of Korra, such as metal bending and sand bending, I thought, why not combine both?

So the iron sand bender was born. They wield a tonfa, and bend the sand that is stored in the bandolier around their chest. The iron sand is malleable, but sharp. The bender can shape the the sand into other weapons or tools to fit any situation. Since its stronger than rock sand and weaker than forged metal, it is more flexible to bend and easier to carry.

If both metal bending and sand bending are rare and need to be learned, this person is kind of a genius. I imagine them to be a bounty hunter, pirate, spy, or assassin.

I decided that they are morally gray because I love morally gray characters. They are unpredictable and just so much fun.

Line art, uncolored

(originally an optional submission piece for an animation program application)