I've just noticed Flanksteak has fuckin shark teeth and. Two options here
- Filed them down himself (the likelier option probably on brand for the bloodshots, maybe it could be a bandit culture thing to have the sharpest teef in a similar vein to wh40k orks?)
- Genetic mutation of some kind (less likely, poses a lot of questions about the xenohumans of borderlands, more than i already have in fact, maybe fuel for my "there are very little if any baseliners left in borderlands" headcanon?)
ohh wait thats a good idea. the sharp points are running trend for the bloodshots, so it makes sense that itd extend to their teeth.
the other clans have their own metal edges, but these spikes are individual to the bloodshots. sawtooths are longer, slabs are more rounded, and the fleshrippers specifically have nails through scrapped car tires. (even though they’re pirates?)
the mutation angle is also really interesting though. and it seems possible, especially with the shape of his mouth being so distinct. his teeth are massive compared to his other concept art.
a good chunk of the bloodshots in my rewrite are formerly baron flynts crew, including flanksteak, which means he could have been in proximity to BL1s vault key when it was unearthed. as a result he became mutated like the rest of sledges men.
or he was just been born with it. ik that being close to eridian nonsense isnt necessary, i just like to make that connection because i am just unfortunately. so BL1 brained.
it could even be a mix of both ideas. the boss has jagged, sharp teeth and that becomes a status symbol for others to follow. who knows.