i liked these designs quite a lot, honestly. in ways, i like them more than what i eventually went with. but i decided these wouldn't be right, and made the decision to scrap 'em ...
for mina, her design is sweet, interesting, and well balanced, but it doesn't really convey enough about her character; it felt too generically "adventurer". for bran, her design was too orderly & cool; i think the leatherwork & layering is a great look, but it just did not feel appropriate to who she is & how she carries herself.
i've since decided these costume designs will likely go towards NPCs or relevant minor characters, just because i do really like them ...