A princess that's ready for adventure.

That's some sexy sand-that-looks-like-a-rock.

Some tiny pixel fellas.

Very nice.

Inspiration: 1 2

The trees are floating...? If they're on a hill we should be able to see the hill. Again, make your character's colours pop. The ground is currently brighter than him, which makes no sense. The ground isn't playable. Like so:



Also tried a moon that had some personality. My biggest issue with yours is the jagged effect you inadvertently created on the rim. It's the perfectly duplicated bands of pixels one after the other. Nice choice of colours, though.

By the way, if you want edits, I'd appreciate if you don't post images at 2x zoom.

I was about to say I prefer the first and then thernz pointed out the arms. That seals the deal for my preference. I think if you want to get rid of the Sonic comparisons you'd be further ahead reworking the design entirely instead of making tweaks.

 

Oh my.

I think it's your job to contact people, not the other way around.

Just dropping in to say I love this design http://i.imgur.com/jx3j7.png 
                                                                                                               

That looks frikkin' cool. 

I like A the best. C feels very safe and obvious and like it's been done before.

I like what I've heard but admittedly haven't heard much. What are their best joints? Any to recommend?