A lot of my main characters have something like this! For Benjamin, I'd say it's the two fun little swoops of hair that stick out and aren't tied in his ponytail. They're just so fun to draw and they resemble how my own hair looks when I tie it up :]
(Apologies if this thread have been created but why didn't I have ideas for threads when I still had my premium/search button lol)
So! One of my favorite part of a character design is them having a certain design trait or accessory (or just anything like hairstyle, clothing, item, etc) that are strongly associated with a character--they wear/hold them most of the time regardless of outfits, situations (or heck, you can spot it even if the character appears as a silhouette) or they absolutely have that as a part of their character and it's either rare or looks strange if they are seen without one? As one would say, well, their "signature" or "trademark" in a form of design.
Do share as many characters as you want here, I'd love to know! (Also feel free to share if the said design trait is just an extra addition to their design or have a certain story or reason to them)
Prime examples would be: Any form of hats, plushes, hair clips/necklace/bracelets, maybe the character is always seen with a ponytail? And many others
Many things about Dr. Trousers set him apart from others. The white paint, the bone hat, but especially the wide grin that is on his face all day log. That smile is his signature design trait.
the head floof is really unique just to them; it's really grown into a whole Thing now. also the stars on their face are pretty important; they can be recognized without them but the stars really help to get that added flavor.
Tux - Rose on his suit, mustache.
Amy Cipher - Her fedora, and probably her closed eyes too.
Infector - His goggles!
Scrawny/Prism - Face makeup. Never drawn him without it.
Rexx - He HAS been drawn without his cloak, but he loves it to death,
Prince Thor - The crown. REFUSES to remove it.
The Hunter - Their bandages, and their cheek scar.
Cross - His neck and nose bandages. Also his stitched mouth.
Commander Shrezi - His arm and collar.
Tik - His prosthetic. He's rarely without it.
Prince Anima - Two words: Eye Makeup. He's SUPER superstitious (haha!) and so he believes it will protect him.
Butterscotch - Always has bandages on him!
Baking Turret - Never seen without their chef's hat! And no one in the facility knows how they got it...
Honey Drop - She just will not let go of the pearl necklace.
Ace - He always has his headphones.
Oh boy, here's some of mine
ModeX - Red X in the middle of their face, they're X related after all. Their signature uses last letter of their name with red color in it.
Sam - Always wear yellow eye protection goggles for his safety while working.
Sivo - Two stripes on his face. Don't assume it's gopnik/slav thing.
Ai - A star on top of her head. She's a shining star in entertainment.
Ghostboy - Two horns. Nothing important.
Drev - Square face. I'm experimenting with some artstyle. Also, White-Orange color mix, brings me back my favorite color childhood.
Charlie - Orange dye on her bangs. Anyone who is in Alison bloodline, they are allowed to dye their any natural hair with orange color in it. An Orange color from her bloodline started in when The Great Fire of London. However I don't have a plot for the beginning.