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Creating a Dwarf Character (Without the Generic Beard)
You've designed a master smith with three generations of grudges and a drinking problem—then the portrait looks like every other stock dwarf art. Time to dig deeper.
The Prompt Formula
Most people type "dwarf warrior" and get generic results. The secret: emphasize character, not just race. Lead with personality-defining features.
[Who + race] + [Distinctive features] + [Clothing/armor] + [Expression] + [Composition] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Style]
Bad: "a dwarf"
Good: "middle-aged male dwarf with braided auburn beard adorned with metal rings, weathered face with deep laugh lines, wearing leather smith's apron over chainmail, proud determined expression, upper body portrait, forge background with glowing embers, warm orange firelight, highly detailed fantasy art"
AI interprets the first elements as most important. Put race and defining characteristics upfront.
Negative Prompts
Tell the AI what to avoid:
"blurry, low quality, deformed hands, extra fingers, bad anatomy, disfigured face, duplicate, watermark, text, modern clothing, too tall, slender build"
Quick Settings
Model: MythWeaver Licensed for classic fantasy dwarves. Artist models (like CaptDiablo) for grittier, battle-scarred veterans.
When Things Go Wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Too tall | Emphasize "stocky build" and "broad shoulders" |
| Generic beard | Be specific: "braided", "forked", "single braid" |
| Wrong proportions | Add "stout", "compact frame", "powerful build" |
| Looks like human | Lead with "dwarf" and "thick beard" |
Free Editing Tools
Once you're 80% there, finish with MythWeaver's free tools:
- Inpaint — Fix specific areas
- Upscale — Higher resolution
- Background swap — Change the setting
Dwarven Feature Keywords
Copy-paste these to make dwarves actually look dwarven:
- "stocky powerful build"
- "thick braided beard"
- "broad shoulders"
- "weathered rugged features"
- "deep-set eyes"
- "compact muscular frame"
- "stone-like durability"
Full Example
Prompt: "Portrait of a middle-aged male dwarf with thick braided auburn beard decorated with iron rings, weathered face with scars and laugh lines, wearing leather smith's apron over chainmail shirt, proud determined expression with twinkling eyes, upper body, forge background with glowing anvil and embers, warm orange firelight casting dramatic shadows, highly detailed fantasy art"
Negative: "blurry, low quality, deformed, bad anatomy, extra fingers, watermark, modern clothing, tall, slender"
Model: MythWeaver Licensed
Generate a few options, pick your favorite, hit Set as Primary. Done.
Now go forge something legendary.