Commissioned ofr 4e Dungeons & Dragons I was asked to present the four different Orc 'types' in a row with minimal background.
I tried to create some interest with a radial, splayed, vertical line (a bit like the spokes of a wheel), and by dropping the figures back/forward slightly.
I enjoyed putting all the detail into the costuming. I feel this can add to a sense of veracity, and make the characters feel more 'lived in'.
I have issue with this, the axethrower's pose looks ... off, and the Eye of Gruumsh and the warrior are both pointing, right next to each other. I get the Eye pointing because he's the leader, but why the warrior?