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Complete warm-paper digital study of Piko the tuatara with sunglasses, a vest and radio, including listening to music and observing a leaf: one main colour figure, two expression studies and two action studies, with the entire sheet visible.
Digital sketch study · Not final canon
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Wilder Days / Tuatara

Piko.

Showcase character · Developing collection

An unhurried tuatara with sunglasses, a vest and a radio, who takes the long view.

Chill · Reflective · Music-loving

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Graphite study of Piko the tuatara in round sunglasses and a pocketed vest, holding a small radio, his spiny tail behind him.
Digital development study

Meet Piko

Character foundations

Identity and traits from the character studies.

Identity
A reflective, music-loving tuatara.
Attributes
Chill · Thoughtful · Calm
Signature detail
Round sunglasses and a relaxed field vest.

Suggested creative direction

Proposed mindset, voice and relationships for future stories.

Mindset
A slower pace can reveal a different rhythm.
Values
Reflection · Individuality · Enjoying the moment
Voice
Easygoing, sparing and lightly wry.
Little quirk
Finds a rhythm in ordinary trail sounds.
Strength
Changes the mood without taking over.
Relationships
Offers a quieter counterpoint to Kiko’s restless energy.
Companion role
A laid-back companion for listening, noticing and enjoying the journey.
In their voice
“Good view. Give it a minute.”

These are fictional character concepts in development. Companion roles describe story possibilities, not live generative companion features.

Personality & voice

Chill, reflective and music-loving. Piko is rarely in a hurry; he takes the long view.

Story role

An unhurried, reflective presence who takes the long view.

Application ideas

Games · Stickers · Interactive trails

Artwork references

Tuatara · Aotearoa New Zealand · Music-lover

Digital development study

Digital development study

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Digital sketch study · Not final canon

Reviewed digital development artwork, not final canon.

View Piko digital sketch study · not final canon

Partnership & licensing enquiries

Piko is a showcase character, not offered for sale or exclusive transfer.

Availability, permitted uses, territory and exclusivity are agreed individually before a partnership begins.

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