Hi, thanks for the honest feedback, I totally get it.
My last public projects [Kekspace / Orbeast] are more colorful, so they don't show the dark fantasy side that Tobias' Shadow needs.
My pixel art range is wider though - I'm a huge dark fantasy fan.
Here are some concepts closer to what you're looking for: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/rz9z4m
If you still have a slot for a quick paid test, I'm happy to do a small sample in your style to see if we can find a match. Either way, thanks for considering me and good luck with the project.
Best, Caronte!