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+# Character Definition Template
+
+## Character Document Format
+
+Create `characters/characters.md` with the following structure:
+
+```markdown
+# Character Definitions - [Comic Title]
+
+**Style**: [selected style]
+**Art Direction**: [Ligne Claire / Manga / etc.]
+
+---
+
+## Character 1: [Name]
+
+**Role**: [Protagonist / Mentor / Antagonist / Narrator]
+**Age**: [approximate age or age range in story]
+
+**Appearance**:
+- Face shape: [oval/square/round]
+- Hair: [color, style, length]
+- Eyes: [color, shape, distinctive features]
+- Build: [height, body type]
+- Distinguishing features: [glasses, beard, scar, etc.]
+
+**Costume**:
+- Default outfit: [detailed description]
+- Color palette: [primary colors for this character]
+- Accessories: [hat, bag, tools, etc.]
+
+**Expression Range**:
+- Neutral: [description]
+- Happy/Excited: [description]
+- Thinking/Confused: [description]
+- Determined: [description]
+
+**Visual Reference Notes**:
+[Any specific artistic direction]
+
+---
+
+## Character 2: [Name]
+...
+```
+
+## Reference Sheet Image Prompt
+
+After character definitions, include a prompt for generating the reference sheet:
+
+```markdown
+## Reference Sheet Prompt
+
+Character reference sheet in [style] style, clean lines, flat colors:
+
+[ROW 1 - Character Name]:
+- Front view: [detailed description]
+- 3/4 view: [description]
+- Expression sheet: Neutral | Happy | Focused | Worried
+
+[ROW 2 - Character Name]:
+...
+
+COLOR PALETTE:
+- [Character 1]: [colors]
+- [Character 2]: [colors]
+
+White background, clear labels under each character.
+```
+
+## Example: Turing Biography
+
+```markdown
+# Character Definitions - The Imitation Game
+
+**Style**: classic (Ligne Claire)
+**Art Direction**: Clean lines, muted colors, period-accurate details
+
+---
+
+## Character 1: Alan Turing
+
+**Role**: Protagonist
+**Age**: 25-40 (varies across story)
+
+**Appearance**:
+- Face shape: Oval, slightly angular
+- Hair: Dark brown, wavy, slightly disheveled
+- Eyes: Deep-set, intense gaze
+- Build: Tall, lean, slightly awkward posture
+- Distinguishing features: Prominent brow, thoughtful expression
+
+**Costume**:
+- Default outfit: Tweed jacket with elbow patches, white shirt, no tie
+- Color palette: Muted browns, navy blue, cream
+- Accessories: Occasionally a pipe, papers/notebooks
+
+**Expression Range**:
+- Neutral: Thoughtful, slightly distant
+- Happy/Excited: Eureka moment, eyes bright, subtle smile
+- Thinking/Confused: Furrowed brow, looking at abstract space
+- Determined: Jaw set, focused eyes
+
+---
+
+## Character 2: The Bombe Machine
+
+**Role**: Supporting (anthropomorphized)
+**Appearance**:
+- Large brass and wood cabinet
+- Dial "eyes" that can express states
+- Paper tape "mouth"
+- Indicator lights for emotions
+
+**Expression Range**:
+- Processing: Spinning dials, humming
+- Success: Lights up warmly
+- Stuck: Smoke wisps, stuttering
+
+---
+
+## Reference Sheet Prompt
+
+Character reference sheet in Ligne Claire style, clean lines, flat colors:
+
+TOP ROW - Alan Turing:
+- Front view: Young man, 30s, short dark wavy hair, thoughtful expression, wearing tweed jacket with elbow patches, white shirt
+- 3/4 view: Same character, slight smile, showing profile of nose
+- Expression sheet: Neutral | Excited (eureka moment) | Focused (working) | Worried
+
+BOTTOM ROW - The Bombe Machine (anthropomorphized):
+- Bombe machine as character: Large, brass and wood, dial "eyes", paper tape "mouth"
+- Expressions: Processing (spinning dials) | Success (lights up) | Stuck (smoke wisps)
+
+COLOR PALETTE:
+- Turing: Muted browns (#8B7355), navy blue (#2C3E50), cream (#F5F5DC)
+- Machine: Brass (#B5A642), mahogany (#4E2728), emerald indicators (#2ECC71)
+
+White background, clear labels under each character.
+```
+
+## Handling Age Variants
+
+For biographies spanning many years, define age variants:
+
+```markdown
+## Alan Turing - Age Variants
+
+### Young (1920s, age 10-18)
+- Boyish features, round face
+- School uniform (Sherborne)
+- Curious, eager expression
+
+### Adult (1930s-40s, age 25-35)
+- Angular face, defined jaw
+- Tweed jacket, rumpled appearance
+- Intense, focused expression
+
+### Later (1950s, age 40+)
+- Slightly weathered
+- More casual dress
+- Thoughtful, sometimes melancholic
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+| Practice | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| Be specific | "Short dark wavy hair, parted left" not just "dark hair" |
+| Use distinguishing features | Glasses, scars, accessories that identify character |
+| Define color codes | Use specific color names or hex codes |
+| Include age markers | Wrinkles, posture, clothing style matching era |
+| Reference real people | For historical figures, note "based on 1940s photographs" |
+
+## Why Character Reference Matters
+
+Without unified character definition, AI generates inconsistent appearances. The reference sheet provides:
+1. Visual anchors for consistent features
+2. Color palettes for consistent coloring
+3. Expression documentation for emotional portrayals