Basically, I lack the experience with computer based art so I'm throwing up a request here. Im working on a character to play in an upcoming campaign and I want to try out playing a droid. Being the un-original person that I am I wanted to play a battle droid of some sort so I came up with this description:

Commissioned by the Emperor to act as a garrison for lawless worlds, the SPD-p was a highly advanced combat droid, gifted with A.I. and advanced descionmaking skills. These advanced programs came at a price though, and the only prototype vanished from it's designer's laboratory. It had decided that it didn't want to fight for the Empire and that it could fight for itself. It travelled the galaxy developing a strong, noble personality. It fought with honor on numerous worlds before finally being gifted the name Shadesword.

Shadesword fights with a large vibro-sword, originally named by me Shadowsword, and often is seen fighting alongside various Rebels and bounty hunters. The only vestige of his ownership by the Empire is the the scraped up Imperial Insignia on his chest armor.

Thats my crappy explanation, now heres how I envision him. I created a concept board for the artist who chooses this to sort of convey my ideas visually.
http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a333/Toyship/?action=view&current=ConceptBoard-Droidcommander.gif"
Careful, its a big file.

On the top right is how I see his body being, I like the almost skeletal look, while it is more enclosed than General Grievous on the left. I would prefer if the top right pic is the basis for the body, but if thats not possible Im sure the artist has a better idea. His armor/body can be whatever color, just not tan, as it is too reminiscent of CIS battledroids.

I included the picture of the Halo Elite because I was hoping maybe his vibrosword could have the same glow. Not the same shape though.

Oh and the last one, bottom left. Just an idea for the head, but I'm not too sure about it. That's open for interpretation. Also, you could give him a cloak/cape and I wouldn't mind. I just dont want him to be too Grievous like.

Anyway, I hope you arent too put off by the detail, but I have a very strong vision for this fellow, so there you go.

Thanks in advance for your time.
[Toyship]