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David Kotnik 2a382ea99b NPC Generation Master Plan - 8 Unique + 15 Variations - Optimized Strategy

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👥 NPC GENERATION MASTER PLAN

Version: 2.0 - Optimized
Date: January 5th, 2026
Total NPCs: 8 Unique + 15 Variations = 23 Base Sprites

🎯 STRATEGY:

Instead of generating 180 unique NPCs, we create:

8 UNIQUE characters (story-critical, unique portraits)
15 VARIATION templates (recolored for different biomes)

This covers ALL 27 towns across 20 biomes!

📊 TIER 1: UNIQUE PORTRAITS (8 Characters)

These get full unique designs with master reference images.

1. KAI MARKOVIĆ 🗡️

Role: Main playable character
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL)

Visual Details:

Pink and green dreadlocks
Stretched ear gauges, multiple piercings (nose, lip, eyebrow)
Katana strapped to back
Post-apocalyptic torn jacket, ripped jeans
Combat boots, survival backpack
Athletic, wiry build
Eyes: Red with dark pupils (human, NOT zombie)

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait (front-facing, full body)
4-direction idle sprites
4-direction walking animations
Combat poses (sword attacks)
Dialogue portrait (close-up, expressive)

Total: ~10 sprites

2. ANA MARKOVIĆ 👩‍🔬

Role: Twin sister, main quest target
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL)

Visual Details:

Light blonde hair (short, practical cut)
Blue eyes WITH dark pupils (friendly NPC style)
Determined, survival-ready expression
Adventure vest with pockets
Research backpack
Scientist/survivor hybrid look

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait
Dialogue portraits (3 emotions: neutral, happy, worried)
Cutscene sprite (for flashbacks)
Rescued sprite (end-game)

Total: ~6 sprites

3. GRONK 🧌

Role: Kaijev prijatelj, tamed troll companion
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL)

Visual Details:

MASSIVE green troll (3m tall in chibi proportions)
Pink dreadlocks
Stretched ear gauges, nose ring
Vape always in hand (essential!)
Black t-shirt: "TROLL SABBATH" (purple text)
Torn baggy skater pants
Pink sneakers
Friendly giant aesthetic

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait
4-direction idle (massive size)
Walking animations
Combat poses (earthquake slam)
Vaping animation (idle variant)
Dialogue portrait

Total: ~10 sprites

4. MIRO PRAVNIK ⚖️

Role: Lawyer (divorces, legal services)
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐ (High)

Visual Details:

Starejši moški (older man, 50s-60s)
Wrinkled brown office suit (worn, apocalypse-aged)
Rusty briefcase
Tired, weathered expression
Dark humor in eyes
Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait
Idle sprite (standing behind desk)
Dialogue portrait
Gesture sprites (signing papers, adjusting glasses)

Total: ~4 sprites

5. MAYOR/ŽUPAN 🏛️

Role: Town administrator, restoration permits
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very High)

Visual Details:

Serious lik (authoritative, official)
Long green coat with official sash
Old tablet computer in hand
Bureaucratic but fair expression
Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait
Idle sprite (standing, official pose)
Dialogue portrait
Gesture sprite (handing permit document)

Total: ~4 sprites

6. IVAN KOVAČ ⚒️

Role: Blacksmith (tool repair, enchanting)
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (CRITICAL - already partially generated)

Visual Details:

Močan lik (strong, muscular build)
Protective goggles pushed up on forehead
Blacksmith apron (soot-covered, leather)
Muscular arms, soot on face
Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait ✅ (HAVE: download.jpg)
Hammering animation ✅
Idle standing ✅
Showing sword ✅
Dialogue portrait ✅
Additional: Enchanting pose (at magic table)

Total: ~6 sprites (5 done, 1 needed)

7. ARBORIST/GOZDAR 🌲

Role: Tree planter, forest management
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐ (High)

Visual Details:

Work clothes (green/brown palette)
Gardening gloves
Seed bags across chest
Dirt-stained, nature-loving
Calm, patient expression
Red eyes with dark pupils (friendly NPC)

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait
Idle sprite (holding sapling)
Dialogue portrait
Planting animation (kneeling, placing tree)

Total: ~4 sprites

8. ZOMBI SKAVT 🧟

Role: Friendly zombie companion, explorer
Priority: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very High)

Visual Details:

Friendly zombie with red OR blue bandana around neck
Small backpack
Red eyes WITH dark pupils (special friendly variant)
Chibi zombie proportions
Non-threatening, helpful pose

Evolution Stages (4 visual levels):

Base (Lv 1-4): Basic zombie scout, bandana, backpack
Lantern (Lv 5-9): Gains glowing lantern
Armored (Lv 10-14): Light armor plates
Winged (Lv 15-19): Small wings (can fly/scout)
LEGENDARY (Lv 20): Glowing purple aura, all upgrades

Sprites Needed:

Master reference portrait (base form)
4-direction idle × 5 evolution stages = 20
Walking animations × 5 stages = 20
Pointing/discovering animation × 5 = 5
Digging animation × 5 = 5

Total: ~50 sprites (ALL evolution stages)

📊 TIER 2: VARIATION TEMPLATES (15 Base Sprites)

These are recolored for different biomes. Generate 1 base, recolor for all 20 biomes.

A) GENERIC CITIZENS (6 variations)

Purpose: Populate restored towns

1. Citizen - Male A (Worker type)

Generic laborer clothing
Neutral expression
Red eyes with dark pupils
Recolor for: Forest (brown), Desert (tan), Frozen (white), etc.

2. Citizen - Male B (Merchant type)

Vest, trader outfit
Friendly expression
Recolor for: All biomes

3. Citizen - Female A (Farmer type)

Work dress, apron
Kind expression
Recolor for: All biomes

4. Citizen - Female B (Shopkeeper type)

Professional clothing
Welcoming expression
Recolor for: All biomes

5. Citizen - Child (Generic kid)

Simple clothes, energetic
Playful expression
Recolor for: All biomes

6. Citizen - Elder (Old person)

Simple robes, walking stick
Wise expression
Recolor for: All biomes

Total per variation: 1 base sprite × 20 biome recolors = 20 variants each
Total: 6 base sprites → 120 biome variants

B) NOMAD RAIDERS (4 variations)

Purpose: Dynamic enemy threat

1. Desert Nomad (Medium threat)

Tan robes, scimitar, turban
Desert-themed gear
Hostile expression

2. Frost Bandit (High threat)

Fur armor, ice axe
Frost-themed gear
Aggressive expression

3. Jungle Marauder (Very high threat)

Tribal mask, poison darts
Jungle-themed gear
Dangerous expression

4. Tech Scavenger (Extreme threat)

Cyberpunk gear, laser weapon
Neon-themed gear
Menacing expression

Total: 4 unique raider types × 3 unit variants (warrior, archer, brute) = 12 raider sprites

C) TROLLS (3 variations)

Purpose: Town inhabitants, companions

1. Troll - Male (Friendly)

Similar build to Gronk
Different color (gray, blue)
Work clothes
Friendly expression

2. Troll - Female (Friendly)

Slightly smaller than male
Different color palette
Town clothing
Welcoming expression

3. Troll - Wild (Enemy)

Hostile variant
Ragged clothing
Aggressive pose
No pupils (enemy variant)

Total: 3 troll variations × 5 color variants = 15 troll sprites

📊 TOTAL SPRITE COUNT

Unique Characters:

Character	Sprites	Priority
Kai	10	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ana	6	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gronk	10	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miro Pravnik	4	⭐⭐⭐
Mayor	4	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ivan Kovač	1 (5 done)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Arborist	4	⭐⭐⭐
Zombi Skavt	50	⭐⭐⭐⭐
TOTAL	89

Variation Templates:

Type	Base Sprites	Recolors	Total
Citizens	6	20 biomes	120
Raiders	12	-	12
Trolls	3	5 colors	15
TOTAL	21		147

🎯 KICKSTARTER DEMO PRIORITY

Generate ONLY these for demo:

Phase 1 (Immediate):

✅ Ivan Kovač - 1 more sprite (enchanting pose)
⭐ Zombi Skavt - Base form (8 sprites)
⭐ Mayor - Complete set (4 sprites)
⭐ 1 Citizen variation (male + female)
⭐ 1 Raider type (Desert Nomad)

Total Phase 1: ~20 sprites

Phase 2 (Post-Demo):

Kai full sprite set (10)
Ana full sprite set (6)
Gronk full sprite set (10)
Remaining NPCs

📁 FOLDER STRUCTURE

/references/
  ├── main_characters/
  │   ├── kai/
  │   │   └── master_reference.png
  │   ├── ana/
  │   │   └── master_reference.png
  │   └── gronk/
  │       └── master_reference.png
  │
  ├── npcs/
  │   ├── ivan_kovac/
  │   │   └── master_reference.png (✅ HAVE: download.jpg)
  │   ├── mayor/
  │   ├── miro_pravnik/
  │   └── arborist/
  │
  ├── companions/
  │   └── zombie_scout/
  │       ├── base_form.png
  │       ├── level_5_lantern.png
  │       ├── level_10_armored.png
  │       ├── level_15_winged.png
  │       └── level_20_legendary.png
  │
  ├── enemies/
  │   └── nomad_raiders/
  │       ├── desert_nomad.png
  │       ├── frost_bandit.png
  │       ├── jungle_marauder.png
  │       └── tech_scavenger.png
  │
  └── species/
      └── trolls/
          ├── male_friendly.png
          ├── female_friendly.png
          └── wild_hostile.png

✅ GENERATION RULES

ALL NPC Sprites:

✅ Style 32 Dark-Chibi Noir
✅ Thick black outlines (4-5px)
✅ 32x32px base size (larger for portraits)
✅ Green background for easy keying
✅ Chibi proportions

Eye Rules (CRITICAL):

👥 Friendly NPCs/Humans: Red eyes WITH dark pupils
🧟 Weak/Tamed Zombies: White eyes, NO pupils
🧟 Strong/Wild Zombies: Red eyes, NO pupils
🧡 Zombi Skavt: Red eyes WITH pupils (special exception)

🚀 NEXT STEPS:

✅ Generate Phase 1 sprites (~20)
✅ Organize into /references/ folders
✅ Create master reference sheet for each unique character
✅ Test recoloring system for citizen variations
✅ Update asset browser with new NPCs

Status: 🟢 READY FOR GENERATION
Estimate: Phase 1 = ~2 hours (20 sprites)
Total Project: ~240 sprites (with all variations)

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👥 NPC GENERATION MASTER PLAN

🎯 STRATEGY:

📊 TIER 1: UNIQUE PORTRAITS (8 Characters)

1. KAI MARKOVIĆ 🗡️

2. ANA MARKOVIĆ 👩‍🔬

3. GRONK 🧌

4. MIRO PRAVNIK ⚖️

5. MAYOR/ŽUPAN 🏛️

6. IVAN KOVAČ ⚒️

7. ARBORIST/GOZDAR 🌲

8. ZOMBI SKAVT 🧟

📊 TIER 2: VARIATION TEMPLATES (15 Base Sprites)

A) GENERIC CITIZENS (6 variations)

B) NOMAD RAIDERS (4 variations)

C) TROLLS (3 variations)

📊 TOTAL SPRITE COUNT

Unique Characters:

Variation Templates:

🎯 KICKSTARTER DEMO PRIORITY

Phase 1 (Immediate):

Phase 2 (Post-Demo):

📁 FOLDER STRUCTURE

✅ GENERATION RULES

ALL NPC Sprites:

Eye Rules (CRITICAL):

🚀 NEXT STEPS:

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