>>26505886>RowletGains a larger article of clothing as the bow tie around its neck becomes a hood. The feather knife remains and it is expanded upon as the third stage gains an even more apparent assassin theme. This remains consistent with the circus theme as it becomes reminiscent of the knife thrower. It's long legs are most likely a detail from Burrowing Owls.
A mix of Knife Throwing, Long Legged Owls and Assassins.
>PopplioThe second stage gains a jester like appearance and juggling balls made of water, entirely consistent with the clown motif. The dark coloring on it's tail is similar to that of tights, which circus limber performers often wear. It also becomes more upright in stature despite it's lower body, which extends into the last evolution. This is probably a reference to the amazing upper body strength of sea lions. The leotard like pattern as well as very defined torso and arms play well into the idea that it might be a Strongman Fighting type. It also gains a goofy head of clown hair and gloves for the clown idea. The juggling balls becomes a single large ball that is usually associated with circus seals.
A mix of Clowns, Strongmen, Preforming Seals and possibly Acrobatics.
>LittenIt's first stage has a tail similar to that of a bomb fuse and the second stage has it lit. It also gains a wild head of hair similar to that of an explosion as well as a corsair marking upon it's face. This is very reminiscent of explosives which works with the fire hairball projectile Litten is drawn with. The final stage gains a much sleeker body and more simplistic markings. The corsair upon it's face remains as well as the lit tail which makes it look very much like a cannon about to be set off.
A mix of Circus Lions and Explosives, specifically cannons.
They really are great designs and it's gonna suck when they are debunked in the future. They also remind a bit of pirates but that's overreaching.
