Just some quick concept sketches for my take on an older Ruby, nothing final. Was intending to draw an adult version at first, but she ended up looking really young, so her age here is about 17-18.

>> Gave her a scar, because having an older Ruby with a mutilated body part of some sort is all the rage in the AU fandom.

>> This one is a burn scar from a big end-Volume fight with Cinder. Ruby managed to defeat/fend her off just seconds after her own Aura depleted, leaving her injured.

Ruby being Ruby, this doesn’t affect her at all, and she uses it as a reminder of how close she came to death, allowing her to appreciate the sacrifices of those who have passed and those still alive that much more.

>> Made the red highlights of her hair more intense. My theory is that the ends grow more red as she gets older.

>> Tried my hand redesigning Crescent Rose, just explorations really. I tried fusing the original concept with that of Qrow’s, so it has a gun form, scythe and also a sword. I also changed the gun configuration from a sniper rifle to something more like an assault rifle to suit Ruby’s mobility more.