👤Lesson 2 of 5

Character Description Systems

12 min
advanced

The foundation of consistency is a detailed, reusable character description. Create a "character bible" that you copy into every prompt. The more specific and unique the details, the more consistent your results.

Key Concepts

  • 1
    Create a base character description to reuse
  • 2
    Include distinctive physical features
  • 3
    Specify age, build, and proportions
  • 4
    Add unique identifying marks or accessories
  • 5
    Use consistent terminology across all prompts

Examples

Prompt
Character Bible: Maya Chen - East Asian woman, early 30s, sharp angular face, high cheekbones, almond-shaped dark eyes, shoulder-length black hair with subtle red highlights, small scar above left eyebrow, athletic build, 5'7", always wears vintage silver compass pendant
Result

Reusable description that anchors the character

Try It Yourself

Create a character bible for an original character with at least 10 specific, distinctive details

Pro Tips

Lead with the most distinctive features
Accessories and clothing anchors help enormously
Avoid generic descriptions: "beautiful woman" → "defined jawline, slight overbite"
Include personality-driven physical traits: "confident posture, slight smirk"

Summary

Your character bible is your consistency foundation. Make it detailed, distinctive, and always use it.