I'm looking for an artist interested in designing an original anime-style character and his four robotic animal puppets. His main inspirations are Kankuro from Naruto for the puppet master concept, the mechanical animal designs of the Ty the Tasmanian Tiger series, particularly the Bunyips and robots, and the dynamic mechanical creature aesthetic of the Bit Beast figures from Bakuten Shoot Beyblade. I want the final design to be completely original rather than a copy of any of these inspirations.

The character is named Maraku, a mysterious teenage hermit, scientist and puppet master who lives alone in the Australian wilderness. He is known as The Hermit of the Iron Dreaming and The Deadly Puppet Master of the Brass Wilds. Although feared as an incredibly dangerous fighter with a ruthless combat style, he is calm, quiet and detached, preferring the company of his puppets over other people. He treats his creations like loyal companions rather than weapons, maintaining and caring for them like beloved pets.

Maraku has an anime-inspired appearance with light, sun-weathered skin, messy dark brown hair tied back loosely, white and red Aboriginal-inspired face paint similar in placement to Kankuro's, dark markings around his eyes, a sleeveless poncho or cloak, practical belts and pouches filled with tools, simple sandals, and a mix of earthy fabrics with mechanical accessories. His design should feel mysterious, tribal and mechanical without looking overly futuristic.

His four robotic animal puppets are named Warru, a Tasmanian Devil built for brutal close combat with an earth and metal theme, Marra, a massive Saltwater Crocodile acting as a heavily armoured defensive powerhouse with a water theme, Kirra, a sleek Wedge-tailed Eagle designed for reconnaissance and aerial combat with a wind theme, and Yarra, a powerful Red Kangaroo that specializes in speed, devastating kicks and lightning-based attacks. Their designs should feel like handcrafted mechanical guardians made from brass, steel, wood and stone with exposed joints, layered armour and expressive animal silhouettes rather than sleek sci-fi robots. They should look like ancient machines brought to life, with each puppet having its own distinct personality and presence.

Looking for someone to draw a unique OC inspired by Aboriginal Australian culture and the puppet master theme!