>>96346039
Well noticed, yes, I often give her a tired look as she's at least partially a demigod of world-weariness and being a long-suffering soldier.

As for portraits, I look for personality above all. I want to look at the portrait and immediately get ideas about how to write the character. Even the most minor mannerisms like a slight smirk can tell a lot.

Another detail people often skip is the background/set piece, which can go a long way to contextualizing the character. Even something as simple as a dominant colour can give added flavour.