Making my models suitable for animating

Here is my update of my models,  and the basic layout of my backdrop and scene. I started breaking each part down into separate parts and aligning them together ready for the bones to be applied, which is my next step. I am going to produce some suitable textures in Photoshop for each character, but still keep a level of basic colour. I will also create a backdrop and sky to apply to the plane behind the mountains.