character design pratice 1

on the below is my reference
this is the frist time to design the steampunk character ..
i found some reference but when i design still thinking the weapon and equitment.
i choose general to become my character.the frist sketch. i want a general it looks abit robotic .but this pose and sketch not suit for me
the second maybe is better. the center of that circle maybe want to put a clock.
still thinking yet arg....