Edit of Deep's? I didn't even look at that one. It's 100% by me
It looks like Deep's because Marty took a very common type of sword. Nevertheless Zar'roc looks different. But making it face down could be a good idea after all. Especially because it should be longer.
First two sprites are without a base, yes. The problem is that, if I make a spritesheet with these( which would take longer) and don't have the motivation to go on( I have two very mighty enemy's: School and Laziness. I guess you've heard about them^^), its hard for another spriter to go on, because he probably has a different style. Sprites would look very inconsistent then and seeing the character switching could be annoying. Plus I haven't that much experience in doing movement without a base. That's why using a base could be a better idea. Maybe another base would befit Eragon better, though...
Btw: The jewel is covered by the hand
Well, I guess I should make it bigger.
Btw²: Are you searching for something like this?( gotta work on the edge)

First two sprites are without a base, yes. The problem is that, if I make a spritesheet with these( which would take longer) and don't have the motivation to go on( I have two very mighty enemy's: School and Laziness. I guess you've heard about them^^), its hard for another spriter to go on, because he probably has a different style. Sprites would look very inconsistent then and seeing the character switching could be annoying. Plus I haven't that much experience in doing movement without a base. That's why using a base could be a better idea. Maybe another base would befit Eragon better, though...
Btw: The jewel is covered by the hand

Btw²: Are you searching for something like this?( gotta work on the edge)
swamp (Click to View)