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Complete warm-paper digital study of Tahi with a shoulder strap and satchel: 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 / Takahē

Tahi.

Showcase character · Developing collection

A tall presence with a different view of the path ahead.

Thoughtful · Steady · Observant

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Tahi — head and bust from the approved Wilder Days crew illustration.
Current Tahi, from the approved crew illustration

Meet Tahi

Character foundations

Identity and traits from the character studies.

Identity
A steady, protective takahē.
Attributes
Calm · Grounded · Brave
Signature detail
A ranger satchel and a strong, upright stance.

Suggested creative direction

Proposed mindset, voice and relationships for future stories.

Mindset
Look carefully, then take the next responsible step.
Values
Protection · Respect · Responsibility
Voice
Measured, direct and reassuring without fuss.
Little quirk
Takes one last look at the trail before moving on.
Strength
Keeps the group grounded when excitement runs ahead.
Relationships
Balances Kiko’s improvisation and Aro’s eagerness.
Companion role
A steady guide in stories about looking after places and one another.
In their voice
“Let’s look first. Then we’ll go together.”

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

Earlier development studies

Tahi the takahē development studies with expressions, ranger gear and wetland poses.
Tahi · Visual studies

Personality & voice

Measured and quietly perceptive.

Story role

The watchful wayfinder of the crew.

Application ideas

Maps · Trails · Education

Artwork references

Takahē · Aotearoa New Zealand · Wayfinder

Current approved crew portrait

Existing approved proportional window over the unchanged crew composition.

Earlier development studies

Reviewed public-safe digital study; not a replacement for current identity.

View Tahi earlier development studies

Digital sketch study · Not final canon

Reviewed digital development artwork, not final canon.

View Tahi digital sketch study · not final canon

Partnership & licensing enquiries

Tahi 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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