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🎨 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