Sad man character designs

As you can see, I've been developing my sad man. I'm starting to think more along the lines of him working in animal testing or in some kind of job that allows him to change his perception towards the way we exploit animals but I still need to develop that idea. Clark also gave me the idea of him eventually finding happiness but having it taken from him or ruined in some way. These are all just initial thoughts at this point but it's all going to be useful in developing the story.

I think this lanky, pointy footed, angular faced man is more the style I'm going for.

I know I said I'd steer clear of David Firth stuff but one of my all time favourite cartoons of his is good inspiration for how I want my animation to look... sort of.