In the female protagonist's design, we aimed for a look that combines the soft beauty of a woman with the toughness needed to survive in a harsh environment. We made several changes in the art style, as seen in the concept images.
For the hairstyle, we eventually settled on short hair after much discussion among the team. It was a challenging decision, but we chose a style that would be more widely accepted. Notably, we also changed the female protagonist's hair color from the original blonde to a pale blue. This change was made to make her stand out and to suggest that in the world of elves, there are other hair colors besides blonde.
We'll end our discussion of the female protagonist's design here for now. Stay tuned for future updates!