Captain Howling Banjo - Leonardo.ai Art Generation Prompts
Character Reference Summary
Name: Captain Howling Banjo - “The Umbral Stalker”
Race: Simian (Ape-like humanoid)
Class: Rogue Nightwalker
Height: 4 feet tall with 7-foot arm reach
Key Features: Patchwork survival armor, tattered forest-green scout cloak, obsidian-dark fur, glowing seafoam eyes, weathered beyond years
🎨 Prompt 1: Portrait / Profile Picture
Leonardo.ai Prompt
Portrait of Captain Howling Banjo, simian humanoid rogue assassin from dark fantasy Age of Umbra setting. 4-foot tall compact frame with dramatically disproportionate anatomy - short torso, extraordinarily long graceful arms nearly twice body height. Obsidian-dark fur blending with shadows, marked by darker shadow patches that shift in dim light. Weathered far beyond years from survival hardship - chronic hunger, stress, cosmic horror exposure. Lean angular jawline with bone structure visible through thinning facial fur, high sharp cheekbones made prominent by gauntness. Bright seafoam eyes that glow slightly in darkness, set deep in skull as if retreating from witnessed horrors, yet sparkling with mischievous energy despite depths of cosmic knowledge. White to silver gradient beard like old wise ape giving gravitas. Patches of facial fur thinned around temples and jawline from stress, creating hollow appearance. Healed battle scars streak across fur like silver lightning from desperate survival fights. Patchwork leather gambeson armor cobbled from multiple sources, stitched with sinew and bone needles, permanently stained with dark blood ranging from rust-brown to crimson. Tattered forest-green scout cloak over armor, shredded by brambles and fights, held together with sinew stitching and bone toggles. Hood deep enough to shadow features. Small moon-phase charms dangling from extended reach - only bright spots in shadow-focused appearance. Despite grimdark world, radiates bright mischievous energy as defense mechanism. Slight head tilt suggesting calculating angles for harmless chaos. Dark fantasy art style, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, rim lighting on fur, Age of Umbra grimdark aesthetic, highly detailed concept art.
Style Tags
- Style: Dark fantasy concept art, grimdark aesthetic
- Lighting: Dramatic chiaroscuro, rim lighting on fur
- Mood: Mischievous yet haunted, playful masking trauma
- Camera: Close-up portrait, slight low angle to show gravitas
- Quality: Highly detailed, professional game concept art
🏃♂️ Prompt 2: Full Length Character Reference
Leonardo.ai Prompt
Full body character reference sheet of Captain Howling Banjo, simian humanoid Daggerheart rogue from Age of Umbra. 4-foot compact frame with dramatically disproportionate anatomy - short torso, extraordinarily long graceful arms nearly twice body height with spectacular 7-foot reach, moderately elongated legs, prehensile tail visible. Obsidian-dark fur blending with shadows, darker patches shifting in dim light emphasizing dramatic arm length. Weathered appearance from Age of Umbra survival - gaunt features, angular bone structure visible through thinning fur. Bright seafoam eyes glowing in darkness, set deep in skull. White-silver gradient beard like wise ape. Healed battle scars streak across dark fur like silver lightning. Salvaged leather gambeson armor cobbled from multiple sources - mismatched leather sections stitched with sinew, bone needles, hide strips creating patchwork survival story. Dark bloodstains permanently soaked into leather from rust-brown to fresh crimson, scorch marks creating black cracked armor plates. Forest moss growing in armor creases for camouflage, layers of mud and debris coating lower sections. Original scout cloak once forest-green now tattered shroud, shredded by brambles and fights, held together with sinew and bone toggles. Heavy wool absorbed blood, smoke, decay matching dark leather beneath. Deliberate tears in hem create camouflage patterns. Small moon-phase charms and reflective objects dangling from extended arms. Multiple poses showing standing alert, arms extended demonstrating impossible reach, climbing wall position, crouched stealth pose. Character turnaround with front, side, back views. Professional RPG character sheet style, dark fantasy aesthetic, Age of Umbra grimdark setting, detailed armor and clothing reference, game concept art quality.
Style Tags
- Style: RPG character sheet, turnaround reference
- Layout: Multiple poses showing anatomy and reach
- Detail: High detail for armor, clothing, and fur textures
- Background: Neutral grid or dark gradient for reference
- Quality: Professional game development concept art
⚔️ Prompt 3: Dynamic Action Shot - “The Phantom Strike”
Leonardo.ai Prompt
Dynamic action shot of Captain Howling Banjo performing signature "Phantom Strike" combat move. Simian rogue assassin mid-shadow teleportation, 4-foot compact frame with impossibly long arms extended in fluid deadly motion. Obsidian-dark fur blending with swirling supernatural shadows and darkness magic. Seafoam eyes blazing with intensity - mischievous yet predatory, enhanced by glimpses of cosmic horror knowledge. Magical returning blade gleaming in extended hand, shadows curling around compact form as he shadow-steps between dimensions. Patchwork leather gambeson armor with permanent bloodstains and battle damage, tattered forest-green scout cloak flowing dramatically in supernatural movement, heavy fabric whipping through air. Long arms positioned with lethal precision at impossible angles demonstrating 7-foot reach. Vertical positioning as if dropping from above or scaling corrupted dungeon wall, showcasing simian climbing mastery. Expression shifted from playful to deadly predator - playful glint become dangerous and calculating. Battle scars visible like silver lightning across dark fur. Moon-phase charms catching glimpses of light during motion blur. Background shows corrupted forest environment from Age of Umbra - twisted trees, unnatural shadows, reality-bending corruption. Shadow magic swirling around him as oracle visions briefly manifest as ghostly cosmic horror glimpses. Captured peak moment of graceful lethality combining primal simian brutality with supernatural finesse. Dynamic pose with motion blur on shadows and fabric, dramatic contrast lighting, supernatural glow effects, fantasy action art, Age of Umbra grimdark aesthetic, cinematic composition, high energy movement, professional concept art quality.
Style Tags
- Style: Dynamic action art, cinematic composition
- Motion: Motion blur on shadows, fabric, and supernatural effects
- Lighting: High contrast with supernatural glow, dramatic shadows
- Environment: Corrupted Age of Umbra landscape background
- Energy: Peak action intensity, supernatural movement
- Quality: Professional fantasy action art, game cinematics
🎯 Technical Specifications for Leonardo.ai
Recommended Settings
- Model: Leonardo Phoenix or Leonardo Diffusion XL
- Aspect Ratio:
- Portrait: 3:4 or 2:3 (vertical)
- Full Body Reference: 3:4 or 1:1 (square)
- Action Shot: 16:9 or 4:3 (horizontal)
- Guidance Scale: 8-12 (higher for more prompt adherence)
- Steps: 40-60 (higher for detail)
- Quality: High or Ultra
- Style Preset: Fantasy Art, Concept Art, or Cinematic
Universal Negative Prompts
human proportions, normal arm length, bright cheerful colors, clean undamaged appearance, modern clothing, technology, firearms, vehicles, photography, realistic modern lighting, purely happy expression, undamaged pristine clothing, normal human eyes, missing beard, short arms, tall human stature, bright sunny setting, purely cheerful mood, anime style, cartoon style, low quality, blurry, deformed anatomy
🔧 Prompt Refinement Guidelines
Critical Character Elements to Maintain
Anatomy Specifics:
- Always emphasize “4-foot height” vs “7-foot arm reach”
- “Arms nearly twice body height” is crucial for proportion
- “Compact frame with disproportionate limbs”
- Include prehensile tail when showing full body
Distinctive Features:
- Seafoam glowing eyes (unique identifier)
- Silver-white gradient beard on angular face
- Battle scars like “silver lightning” on dark fur
- Patches of thinned fur showing bone structure
Armor Description Accuracy:
- “Patchwork leather gambeson” not pristine armor
- “Stitched with sinew, bone needles, hide strips”
- “Permanent bloodstains rust-brown to crimson”
- “Forest moss in creases” for natural camouflage
- “Tattered forest-green scout cloak” not bright or new
If Results Need Adjustment:
For Better Simian Anatomy:
- Add: “primate proportions, ape-like limb structure, non-human anatomy”
- Emphasize: “beast-folk characteristics, simian facial features”
For Correct Arm Proportions:
- Add: “arms twice the length of torso, impossibly extended reach”
- Specify: “dramatic limb disproportion, elongated appendages”
For Grittier Survival Aesthetic:
- Add: “post-apocalyptic survival gear, weathered by harsh elements”
- Emphasize: “battle-scarred, survival-hardened, grimdark realism”
For Better Expression Balance:
- Add: “mischievous personality masking deep trauma”
- Specify: “bright defensive energy hiding cosmic horror burden”
For Accurate Armor Details:
- Add: “makeshift patchwork armor, cobbled survival gear”
- Emphasize: “blood-stained leather, battle-damaged equipment”
📚 Key Character Quotes for Visual Inspiration
From the character sheet:
“Compact 4-foot frame with dramatically disproportionate limbs - short torso but extraordinarily long, graceful arms that seem to flow like liquid shadow”
“Arms nearly twice his body height with spectacular 7-foot reach, allowing manipulation of objects around corners and from hiding spots that seem physically impossible”
“Salvaged leather gambeson armor cobbled together from multiple sources - some pieces clearly stripped from fallen enemies, others scavenged from abandoned settlements”
“Despite the grimdark world around him and the cosmic horror he regularly witnesses, Banjo radiates bright, mischievous energy that seems barely contained - a conscious defense mechanism”
“The playful glint in those deep-set seafoam eyes becomes something dangerous and calculating, enhanced by glimpses of cosmic knowledge”
📝 Character Consistency Notes
Always Include:
- 4-foot height contrasted with 7-foot arm reach
- Seafoam glowing eyes (signature feature)
- Patchwork survival armor, not clean fantasy gear
- Tattered forest-green cloak (scout heritage)
- Silver lightning scars on obsidian fur
- Mischievous expression masking deeper burden
- Moon-phase charms (only bright accessories)
Never Include:
- Clean, pristine armor or clothing
- Normal human proportions or arm length
- Bright, cheerful colors or settings
- Modern elements or technology
- Purely happy expressions without depth
- Missing the distinctive beard or eye color
Based on Character Sheet: Captain Howling Banjo - The Umbral Stalker
Campaign: Daggerheart - Age of Umbra
Generated: 2025-07-24