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🎨 NPC STYLE REFERENCE - APPROVED

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


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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

END OF REFERENCE GUIDE