So we might as well start off the party with the quintessential troll himself, am I right? Making myself available for groggy 2/3am feelings and questioning.
First I'll contribute one of the biggest things that has helped me to characterize Karkat, and that is sticking to his canon expressions. Not that I'm vetoing fanart usage by any means! But I find using his canon range has helped me to keep him, as my username implies he is, almost exclusively ornery. In particular note the lack of smiles and smirks. This is, sadly, a canon thing. Although situationally it works well (usually romantic situations), having ornery icons as my man emotional range helps to keep me in check, I find.
Now, questions for you: how do you handle his views on violence? On black romance? On leading a team? Could he ever whisper as he did to Sollux again? Things are craaaaaaaaazy!
KARKAT VANTAS
First I'll contribute one of the biggest things that has helped me to characterize Karkat, and that is sticking to his canon expressions. Not that I'm vetoing fanart usage by any means! But I find using his canon range has helped me to keep him, as my username implies he is, almost exclusively ornery. In particular note the lack of smiles and smirks. This is, sadly, a canon thing. Although situationally it works well (usually romantic situations), having ornery icons as my man emotional range helps to keep me in check, I find.
I also have an essay on how to write troll movie titles, which obviously is a nice skill to have playing this guy.
Now, questions for you: how do you handle his views on violence? On black romance? On leading a team? Could he ever whisper as he did to Sollux again? Things are craaaaaaaaazy!