Duke & Milo

Character Bible
By Saskya Olsen

Computer Animation Arts

UCA Rochester
2020/21
 Synopsis
Duke is a timid dung beetle
residing in a lower class mining
community outside of Talonsprings
town. Within the mines, Duke
uncovers information about a
heroic figure that once fought for
the equality of miners. With the
help of friend, and carry mule
Milo the maggot, Duke decides to
track down his new-found idol,
Tempus the moth.
Once encountering Tempus and his
corrupt status within
Talonsprings, Duke and Milo fight
to remove him from town, restoring
the livelihoods and social status
of the mining community.
An ally and carry mule, Milo is a
loudmouth sidekick that stays close
to Duke for protection. Milo uses a
bullet shell to carry mining
materials and equipment on his
back.
Duke
Duke is an unwilling hero, who
finds his strength once discovering
the corruption within Talonsprings.
His strong build makes him a
diligent, an efficient miner, and
surprisingly intimidating when
angry.
Tempus is a former celebrity
figure of Talonsprings who
fought for the equality of the
lower class mining community.
He’s now a villainous old moth
that runs a corrupt saloon in
the middle of town.
Early Concepts
Character Silhouettes
Duke Character Turnarounds
Milo Character Turnarounds
Tempus Character Turnarounds
Expressions
Milo Gestures
Duke Gestures
Tempus Gestures
Storyboard Extract 1
Storyboard Extract 2
Storyboard Extract 3
Storyboard Action Shot
Talonsprings Environment Art