I'd say it depends on the vision of the game.Is it down-to-earth and realistic? Then a walking stereotype is probably ill-fitted. Is the game lighthearted and unambiguously conveying that it shouldn't be taken too seriously? Stereotype all you want.

Okay thanks. Just one more tip of advice I'd like on the black drunken master I'm making. If I were to make two versions of him, one being his fat version and one being his more slim fit version, would that ruin the entire purpose of the character? Thanks.

And if I also added a MMA male type figther who is a big mean tough guy and similar to the body type of Broc Lesnar or the Rock would that seem stereotypical? Or maybe a more average slim built guy who's more like Connor Mcgreggor body type or something similar?

I think you may gain bonus points if she isn't just "native-american" but has a backstory and perhaps other elements from a specific Native-American tribe. More points would be gained if her tribe isn't well-known and doesn't have a strong reputation for fighting. Note that Native-Americans from different regions often look very different from each other. Inuit tribes seem to come from a completely different migration than tribes that lived to the south.

On the other hand, if you want her to come from a more violent tribe, you might want to look up the Mapuche. They are some real badasses, especially Galvarino, "Cut my hands off? No problem, I'll just tie knives to the stumps."

4 minutes ago, RidiculousName said:

I think you may gain bonus points if she isn't just "native-american" but has a backstory and perhaps other elements from a specific Native-American tribe. More points would be gained if her tribe isn't well-known and doesn't have a strong reputation for fighting. Note that Native-Americans from different regions often look very different from each other. Inuit tribes seem to come from a completely different migration than tribes that lived to the south.

On the other hand, if you want her to come from a more violent tribe, you might want to look up the Mapuche. They are some real badasses, especially Galvarino, "Cut my hands off? No problem, I'll just tie knives to the stumps."

That could be interesting. I like the violent tribe idea that she probably wasn't aware of that she descended from. Could explain her special powers or enhanced super like human abilities I want to give her? Would it seem reasonable if I gave her melee weapons? Or would that be offensive since Native Americans are known for using melee weapon attacks?

I think only the most triggered little snowflake would complain over melee weapons in a fighting game. Still, I would advise making sure she's not the only one with a melee weapon.

1 hour ago, Septopus said:

If you are gonna put on a show that uses cultural symbols(totems), then you should really really research that and talk to those who you might be in a position to offend before hand.  Totems are highly specific to specific tribes and even families within tribes, tread carefully.  If you are gonna do it, do it right and go to the source.  Otherwise I suggest staying fairly culturally neutral where symbols and dress are concerned.

Therein lies the problem. Too generic and it's stereotypical. Too specific and you need an expert.