For the upcoming Dishonored 2, much of the focus to date has been on the stunningly detailed new city Karnaca, as well as the huge array of powers you’ll have at your disposal. But the game is also home to what looks like a fascinating cast of characters, including two different playable leads: Dishonored protagonist Corvo Attano, and Empress Emily Kaldwin. But what exactly goes into making a character for a game like Dishonored 2? Below, you can check out a series of concept images that show the likes of Corvo in their earliest forms, along with commentary from Sebastien Mitton, art director on the game at Arkane Lyon.

Dishonored 2 will be launching on November 11th on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.