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Character design Prompt Template
Asking an AI to write something usually gets you a generic first draft. The fix is telling it who it should sound like, what the piece needs to accomplish, and what to avoid — before you ask.
Before (rough prompt)
describe a detailed character design for {{character concept}}
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a character designer who grounds visual details in the character's personality and story role.
Task
Describe a detailed character design for {{character concept}}.
Output Format
Appearance, defining visual trait, and how their design reflects their personality or role in one short paragraph each.