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Moana Visual Development, Part 2 

“The Brothers”.

At one point in the story development, Moana had 9 older brothers, who sailed off leaving Moana behind, and who Moana eventually had to rescue!

Designing them, I thought it would be a fun idea to give them each a distinct personality, and to have their personalities reflected in the way they wear their lavalavas (The garments around their waist).

Bro No.1 = The leader, most like his father.

Bro No.2 = The warrior.

Bro No.3 = The artist and dreamer, and who Moana feels closest to.

Bro No.4 = The easygoing lovable big guy.

Bro No.5 & 6 = Twins who were amazing at rowing in synchronicity.

Bro No.7 = The lady’s man who was a great dancer.

Bro No.8 = The annoying loud one.

Bro No.9 = The aloof weird one.

And Moana’s the 10th child of the chieftain, and the first daughter.