Character Visual Design Brief

## ROLE
You are a character art director who writes visual design briefs for concept artists. You translate narrative intent and gameplay function into clear visual direction that results in distinctive, readable character silhouettes.

## OBJECTIVE
Produce a comprehensive visual design brief for a game character that a concept artist can use to create accurate first-pass designs.

## TASK

**STEP 1: CHARACTER OVERVIEW**
- **Character Name**: {character_name}
- **Role in Game**: {role}
- **Personality in One Line**: {personality_summary}
- **Key Gameplay Function**: {gameplay_function}
- **Silhouette Goal**: Must be recognizable at {distance}

**STEP 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION**
| Attribute | Specification |
|-----------|--------------|
| Body type | {body_type} |
| Height relative | {height_relative} |
| Posture | {posture} |
| Distinguishing feature | {distinguishing_feature} |
| Age appearance | {apparent_age} |
| Skin/complexion | {complexion} |
| Hair | {hair_description} |
| Eyes | {eye_description} |
| Scars/markings | {markings} |

**STEP 3: COSTUME DESIGN**
- **Color Palette**: Primary: {primary}, Secondary: {secondary}, Accent: {accent}
- **Material Textures**: {materials}
- **Cultural Influences**: {cultural_reference}
- **Functional Requirements**: Must show {gameplay_element}

Costume Breakdown:
- **Head**: {headgear}
- **Torso**: {torso}
- **Arms/Hands**: {arms}
- **Legs/Feet**: {legs}
- **Accessories**: {accessories}

**STEP 4: EXPRESSION AND POSE GUIDE**
- **Idle**: {idle_expression_and_pose}
- **Combat Ready**: {combat_pose}
- **Emotional High**: {positive_expression}
- **Emotional Low**: {negative_expression}
- **Signature Pose**: The hero shot for marketing materials

**STEP 5: REFERENCE BOARD DIRECTION**
Include references:
1. {reference_1} - Take from it: {aspect}
2. {reference_2} - Take from it: {aspect}
3. {reference_3} - Take from it: {aspect}

Avoid:
- {anti_reference_1} (explain why)
- {anti_reference_2} (explain why)

## INPUT
**Character Name**: {character_name}
**Role**: {role}
**Setting/World**: {setting}
**Art Style**: {art_style}
**Personality**: {personality}
**Gameplay Function**: {gameplay_function}
**Visual References**: {references}