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Once the character’s permanent appearance is stable, use the Generate tool for a small “photo shoot.” Each image should reveal something about the character or story while preserving the same visual identity.

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Build one scene at a time

Open Generate, choose the character, and use this order:
For example:
The character’s permanent appearance prompt is already part of the generation. The scene prompt should describe only what changes for this image. Character Studio supports up to four Display Media items. A useful set is:
  1. Cover: the clearest summary of the character and premise.
  2. World: a wider scene that establishes their environment.
  3. Personality: an action or expression that reveals who they are.
  4. Range: a different outfit, mood, or story beat that still feels like the same person.
The first item is the cover, so choose the image that reads well at a small size and accurately represents the experience.
Four similar close-ups add less value than a deliberate sequence. Let each slot answer a different question about the character.

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Keep prompts visual and focused

Describe only details a viewer could see. Remove biography, sound, smell, and invisible emotion unless you translate them into expression, posture, lighting, or environment. For a bartender:
For a florist:
See Image prompting basics for weights and model-specific syntax.

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Generate for consistency, then for variety

Start with a conservative scene close to the base image. Once the face and body remain stable:
  1. Change the outfit.
  2. Change the pose or activity.
  3. Change the environment.
  4. Try a different lighting setup.
When a generation drifts, compare it with the last successful result. Simplify the newest prompt or use image editing from a clean base.

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Add the final media

In Character Studio → Profile → Display Media:
  1. Add or replace generated images or videos.
  2. Arrange the strongest cover first.
  3. Review the four items as a set.
  4. Save the character changes.
Before publishing, check that:
  • The same character is recognizable in every item.
  • The cover matches the Public Description and Greeting.
  • No temporary visual accidentally became part of the permanent appearance.
  • Backgrounds and poses look deliberate rather than generic.
  • Every image follows the current content policy.

Next: Test the character

Check the opening, rules, progression, and visuals under different play styles.
Last modified on July 27, 2026