Tough Guy Prototype by MrGorf
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Description
I need a "tough guy" character for my online comic. (I will spare you from hearing the address again.) Hmm... I don't know. I could use your feedback.
They say that every additional line on a character's face ages him ten years. I don't want him to look old, but I think he's a little too "cute" as he is. And yet, he has to fit in with the other characters.
So, what can I do? I've considered giving him a shaved head, but there are... improper things that might imply. Perhaps a crew cut? Or make his nose more crooked? Or give him stubble? Tell me how to improve him.

Comments (7)
Crew cut and slightly bent (broken) nose tougher expression
Stubble and maybe a tattoo on the arm would be my suggestions. A crooked nose might make him look a bit more evil. And he already looks like he has a crew cut to me. Are you trying to make him tough but good, or tough but nasty? Unfortunately even color comics tend to be a bit black and white. :)
We'll call him good but easily frustrated. :-)
definitely stubbles for sure, a facial scar or two might work, tatoos a plus the hair is fine!:)*5
Usually you get a guy tougher if you give him stronger cheekbones, lower and protude his eyebrows and extend his lower face part. Finally, if you give him a that strong neck it may be useful to retract his jaw line.
How about some scars, as cricke49 suggests? He doesn't HAVE to be all bad/evil just because he looks tough. You could have a regular looking guy be a real devil for Mr. Tough to correct and bring back on the ground (not just figuratively but literally, too!). Need some folds at the knees. Interesting how this is developing! :-)
That nose looks like a straight up boxer and the stance, I'm with a tattoo and his brows in a slight slant dipping in the center. That should do it.