when you draw rapidly on a 2 dimensional sheet or a digital canvas regardless of the type of character you’re going for, majority of the elements is ready for you.
If you decide to do a prototype design of a fighter you have to figure out what features you need to complete your character style… also elements, motifs, personal equipment and supplies for a particular activity.
So you begin with a quick and basic design, and during that short process you would find the needed Individual characteristics.