I actually had no idea what I was going for; the whole thing was quite experimental. It was after I stepped back and went, "hmm, she looks sort of gypsy-ish" that I added the tambourine.
I don't know anything about swords, but it does seem to be the norm in the OOTS universe...?
@asdflove: She's adorable, and I like the bows in her hair. (They seem to be having a bit of trouble standing out, though.) Is she an elf? I think I can just make out the pointed ears, although that could just be a quirk in her hair.