In feudal Japan, a Ronin was a samurai who had lost his lord or master or was no longer at the service of a feudal lord, either because of his master’s death or for losing his favor.
Often this archetype is seen as a vagabond warrior, but I wanted to make a slightly different approach. This Ronin is indeed a warrior, but one who wants to enjoy a life of peace and calm.
Something I wanted to capture in this character concept art was a Japanese look, but even further, a realistic samurai look. I based some of the features on the great actors Ken Watanabe and the legendary Toshiro Mifune, both having some great features for the Ronin concept.
I added this kitten which is based on my own cat Yuki [left picture]