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Creating a Halfling Character (That Doesn't Look Like a Child)
You've written a cunning halfling rogue with a tragic backstory and killer instincts—then the portrait looks like a cherub. Let's add some edge to those curls.
The Prompt Formula
Most people type "halfling" and get child-like results. The secret: emphasize adult features and proportions. Halflings are small adults, not children.
[Who + race] + [Age descriptor] + [Distinctive features] + [Clothing] + [Expression] + [Composition] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Style]
Bad: "a halfling"
Good: "middle-aged female halfling with curly chestnut hair and expressive hazel eyes, weathered face with laugh lines, wearing practical leather armor with hidden pockets, cunning knowing smile, upper body portrait, bustling market background, natural daylight, highly detailed fantasy art"
AI defaults to child-like proportions. Explicitly mention "adult", "mature", or age descriptors.
Negative Prompts
Tell the AI what to avoid:
"blurry, low quality, deformed hands, extra fingers, bad anatomy, disfigured face, duplicate, watermark, text, modern clothing, child-like, baby face, oversized head"
Quick Settings
Model: MythWeaver Licensed for cheerful halflings. Artist models (like CaptDiablo) for grittier, more serious halflings.
When Things Go Wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Looks like child | Add "adult", "mature", "weathered features" |
| Wrong proportions | Emphasize "proportional adult features" |
| Too cute | Add "serious", "determined", "weathered" |
| Missing feet | Mention "hairy feet" or "barefoot" explicitly |
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
Halfling Feature Keywords
Copy-paste these to make halflings actually look halfling:
- "adult halfling"
- "curly hair"
- "expressive eyes"
- "hairy feet"
- "proportional adult features"
- "compact build"
- "cheerful but mature"
Full Example
Prompt: "Portrait of a middle-aged female halfling with curly chestnut hair and expressive hazel eyes, weathered face with laugh lines and a determined chin, wearing practical leather armor with multiple hidden pockets and pouches, cunning knowing smile, upper body, bustling market background with stalls and colorful fabrics, natural daylight filtering through, highly detailed fantasy art"
Negative: "blurry, low quality, deformed, bad anatomy, extra fingers, watermark, modern clothing, child-like, baby face, oversized head"
Model: MythWeaver Licensed
Generate a few options, pick your favorite, hit Set as Primary. Done.
Now go steal something valuable.