# 🎨 NPC STYLE REFERENCE - APPROVED

**Datum:** 2026-01-02  
**Status:** ✅ LOCKED & APPROVED  
**Lokacija:** `/assets/slike/reference_images/npc_style_approved/`

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## **FINAL STYLE SPECIFIKACIJE**

**Art Style:** Cult of the Lamb cute-dark gothic aesthetic (vector cartoon, NOT pixel art)

### **Kritične značilnosti:**

1. **Very Thick Black Outlines**
   - 4-5px weight outlines
   - Bold marker-like edges

2. **Chibi Proportions**
   - Large head (1/3 of total body)
   - Compact body
   - Short limbs

3. **Flat Colors**
   - NO gradients
   - Simple minimal shading
   - Clean color fills

4. **Red Glowing Eyes**
   - Large expressive eyes
   - NO pupils (blank white or red glow)
   - Emotional expression through eye shape

5. **Pastel + Dark Gothic Combo**
   - Base: Soft pinks, purples, blues, creams
   - Accents: Noir blacks, dark grays, deep reds
   - Gothic elements: Skulls, chains, pentagrams

6. **Edgy Street Details**
   - Piercings (ears, eyebrow, nose)
   - Tattoos
   - Torn/patched clothing
   - Worn accessories

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## **APPROVED REFERENCE IMAGES**

### **1. merchant_approved.png**
- General store merchant
- Brown apron over dark hoodie
- Patches on apron
- Piercings (eyebrow, nose)
- Casual standing pose
- **Use for:** General merchants, shopkeepers, vendors

### **2. bartender_approved.png**
- Tavern bartender
- Thick beard (adult feature)
- Worn vest over dark shirt
- Tattoo on arm
- Chain necklace
- Tired/rugged expression
- **Use for:** Bartenders, older NPCs, rough characters

### **3. doctor_approved.png**
- Town doctor
- Long dreadlocks (purple/black)
- White medical coat
- Stethoscope
- Multiple ear piercings + nose ring
- Professional but edgy
- **Use for:** Doctors, professionals, mentor characters

### **4. blacksmith_approved.png**
- Blacksmith craftsman
- Long messy hair tied back
- Stubble/goatee
- Thick work apron
- Tool belt
- Piercings (eyebrow, ears)
- Holding hammer
- **Use for:** Blacksmiths, craftsmen, workers

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## **PRODUCTION PROMPT TEMPLATE**

```
[NPC ROLE] NPC in exact same art style as reference. 
Very thick black outlines (4-5px), chibi proportions, flat colors, 
red glowing eyes NO pupils, pastel + dark gothic combo. 

[AGE/GENDER] character with [UNIQUE FEATURE - beard/dreadlocks/long hair/etc], 
[CLOTHING DESCRIPTION], [ACCESSORIES - piercings/tattoos/chains/etc], 
[PERSONALITY VIBE - friendly/tough/professional/etc]. 

[POSE DESCRIPTION]. 

Clean vector cartoon (NOT pixel art). 
Solid chroma green background (#00FF00).
```

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## **VARIANCE GUIDELINES**

**Každý NPC musí imeti UNIQUE features:**

### **Hair Variations:**
- Krátke lasje (clean cut, messy, spiked)
- Dolgi lasje (loose, tied back, ponytail)
- Dreadlocks (kot Kai - različne barve)
- Plešast (skinhead style)
- Brada (goatee, full beard, stubble)

### **Piercings:**
- Eyebrow ring
- Nose ring/stud
- Ear gauges (kot Kai)
- Multiple ear piercings
- Lip ring

### **Accessories:**
- Chains (necklace, wallet chain)
- Tattoos (arm, neck visible)
- Patches (on clothes)
- Scars
- Glasses/sunglasses

### **Age Indicators:**
- Mladi: Clean face, energetic pose
- Odrasli: Facial hair, tired eyes
- Starejši: More facial hair, worn clothes

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## **❌ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID**

1. **Too cute** - Needs more edge/dark elements
2. **Gradients** - Use flat colors only!
3. **Pupils in eyes** - Eyes should be blank/glowing
4. **Thin outlines** - Must be THICK (4-5px)
5. **Pixel art** - Should be smooth vector cartoon
6. **All look same** - Each NPC needs unique features

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## **✅ APPROVAL CHECKLIST**

Vsaka nova slika MORA imeti:
- [ ] Very thick black outlines (4-5px)
- [ ] Chibi proportions
- [ ] Flat colors (no gradients)
- [ ] Red/white eyes without pupils
- [ ] Pastel + dark color combo
- [ ] Gothic/edgy details
- [ ] Unique features (hair, piercings, etc.)
- [ ] Chroma green background

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**Status:** READY FOR MASS PRODUCTION  
**Next:** Generate 30 NPCs using this template

**END OF REFERENCE GUIDE**