2D Pixel Fantasy Character Animation

I’m building a pixel-art video game set in a rich fantasy world and now need a skilled animator-designer to bring the cast to life. The roster spans brave human heroes, menacing monsters, and larger-than-life mythical creatures, all rendered at a moderate level of detail—clean silhouettes, readable shading, and expressive motion without going overboard on micro-pixels.

Your task
• Design each character from rough concept or reference I provide, then produce polished pixel sprites.
• Animate core loops: idle, walk/run, attack, hurt, and death (extra moves where noted).
• Keep a consistent palette and scale across the set so the party, enemies, and bosses feel like they belong in the same game world.

Technical notes
• Pixel style: classic 2D, tiled or sprite-sheet ready.
• Preferred tools: Aseprite, Photoshop, or any equivalent that exports layered PNGs; source files included.
• Frame count and resolution guidelines will be shared per character once we agree on the art test piece.

Deliverables
1. Concept thumbnail and final static pose for approval.
2. Complete sprite sheet (PNG) for each approved character with labeled frames.
3. Original editable file (ASE/PSD) with intact layers.

I’ll review each milestone in-engine to confirm readability and motion. If this sounds like your realm, show me a few samples of fantasy pixel characters you’ve animated and let’s craft an unforgettable sprite roster together.