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+# 🏗️ BUILDINGS REFERENCE FOLDER
+**Created:** January 10, 2026, 00:38 CET  
+**Purpose:** Master reference sprites for all buildings and structures
+
+---
+
+## 📁 CONTENTS
+
+**Generator System:**
+- `generator.png` - Industrial power generator (3x3 tiles)
+- `population_board.png` - Statistics chalkboard
+
+**Mine System:**
+- `mine_entrance.png` - Procedural mine cave entrance (3x2 tiles)
+
+**Storage:**
+- `storage_shed.png` - Wooden storage building (2x2 tiles)
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 STYLE NOTES
+
+All buildings follow **Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir**:
+- Thick black outlines ✅
+- Cel-shaded rendering ✅
+- Post-apocalyptic weathering ✅
+- Top-down 3/4 isometric view ✅
+- Transparent backgrounds ✅
+
+---
+
+## 📊 USAGE
+
+These references serve as:
+1. **Style consistency** - Match this aesthetic for new buildings
+2. **Size reference** - Tile dimensions for map placement
+3. **Color palette** - Noir dark tones with industrial greys
+4. **Detail level** - Amount of weathering and decay
+
+---
+
+**Status:** ✅ Reference library complete!  
+**Last Updated:** January 10, 2026
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+# 👔 ZOMBIE STATISTICIAN NPC - Reference
+**Created:** January 10, 2026, 00:38 CET  
+**Type:** Functional NPC (Office Zombie)  
+**Style:** Style 32 - Dark-Chibi Noir
+
+---
+
+## 📁 CONTENTS
+
+**Master Reference:**
+- `master_reference.png` - Complete character design (front view)
+
+---
+
+## 🧟 CHARACTER DESIGN
+
+**Appearance:**
+- Pale zombie skin (green tint)
+- Thick-rimmed glasses
+- Grey office suit (worn, patches)
+- Loosened tie
+- Messy office worker hair
+- Name tag on suit
+- Red eyes (noir zombie aesthetic)
+- Professional but undead
+
+**Equipment:**
+- Clipboard with population statistics
+- Pen in hand
+- Calculator (for calculations)
+- Chalk/marker (for board updates)
+
+**Personality:**
+- Professional zombie
+- Dedicated to statistics
+- Methodical and organized
+- Slightly tired/overworked
+- Takes job seriously despite being undead
+
+---
+
+## 👔 NPC ROLE
+
+**Job:** Zombie Statistician  
+**Salary:** 1 Cekin/day (cheapest worker!)  
+**Services:**
+- Daily population board updates
+- Tracks living population
+- Counts zombie workers
+- Records statistics
+
+**Work Routine:**
+- Morning: Count population
+- Midday: Update board
+- Afternoon: Calculate statistics
+- Evening: File reports
+
+---
+
+## ✅ SPRITE STATUS
+
+**Reference:** ✅ COMPLETE  
+**Game Sprites:** ✅ COMPLETE (11 sprites)
+- 4 idle (N, S, E, W)
+- 4 walk (N, S, E, W)
+- 2 action (update board, calculate)
+- 1 portrait
+
+---
+
+## 💬 CHARACTER VOICE
+
+**Dialogue Style:**
+- Formal office speak
+- Statistical references
+- Monotone zombie delivery
+- Professional despite undeath
+
+**Sample Lines:**
+- "Population count: Updated daily at 9 AM."
+- "Statistics show a 2% increase in zombie workers."
+- "The numbers must be accurate. Always."
+
+---
+
+**Status:** ✅ Complete and Ready!  
+**Integration:** Week 1 (City Management system) 👔
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