I was slightly wary of posting this since the character is not mine, but it's a good example of more work with people. Joel from the video game "The Last of Us". His character really spoke to me and his interactions with Ellie relly made the game feel so much more human.
 
Medium: #2 pencil, smudgestick, and eraser pencil on 8.5 x 11 inch cardstock paper
 
NOTE: I do not own this character, Joel is the sole property of Naughty Dog, Inc,.