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Another tutorial by David Tran, Here he will guide you through the steps of designing a full character in Adobe Photoshop. In this tutorial you will also learn how to detail Armour and Uncommon Props. You will also see David's train of thought as he continuously refines the concept of the character though practical ideas.
Here is a the completed Image:

The tutorial is below, just click on it to to have it fit your screen. [You can click the button with an arrow to full view after.]