These are some initial development of my character. I am taking it slow because I am learning as I go and this is also my first time designing characters (Marc Brunet's tutorials and others, fyi). I'd love to get some feedback as to what I can improve or build upon. Thanks 
Initial sketch and story:
" Eden Bao (sleepin on it) is on a journey to finish his last examination. The task is fairly simple - acquire the right ingredients needed to complete the last recipe. However, he will have to find these ingredients and they do not come easy. Some require tremendous patience and perseverance since they only come once in a while. By finishing the exam, he will have completed his study in medical science and earn his title of becoming a junior healer. As a junior healer he will have the opportunity to go on the battlefield and protect his friends and family. All he need to do now is to complete the recipe and most importantly, make it back in one piece. "
Body type silhouette:
I have chosen type 2 as my body type. I wanted my character to have a sense of struggle, a challenge in its physical self compared to the vast wilderness that he will be exploring. I also wanted my character to have a friendly physique as opposed to "Attackers". He is a studious character so his build will remain lean. I am still deciding on if there should be a staff/wand or a walking stick.
I am now gathering references to explore his outer body. I think I'm going for an earthy eastern monk feel with elements of western fashion. 
