Character Expression Template Kit

Streamline your visual novel, dialogue system, or concept art workflow with this free set of basic character expression templates. Designed as a clean, minimalist drawing base, this kit helps you map out character emotions quickly, prototype spatial experiences, and serves as a foundational canvas to create your own unique characters.

What’s Included

• 2 Base Character Templates: Basic figures featuring 24 distinct emotional states each, ready for you to draw over and customize.
• 4 High-Res Expression Sheets: Formatted at 1740x2046 px in a 3-row, 4-column grid (each individual pose is 435x682 px).
• 1 Figma File: Fully customizable for tweaking character background colors and adjusting grid sheet layouts to fit your specific engine or UI requirements.

Perfect For...

• Drawing Bases: Use the minimalist line art as a foundation to trace, draw over, and develop your own unique, finished character sprites.
• Rapid Prototyping: Drop these into your game engine to test dialogue systems and UI layouts instantly.
• Art Direction: Communicate exact emotional beats and reference points clearly to your game artists.

Expression Breakdown

Sheet 1:

1. Neutral
2. Contemplative / Thinking
3. Worried / Pensive
4. Confident
5. Angry / Defensive
6. Scared / Shielding
7. Sorrowful / Weeping
8. Deep Despair
9. Surprised / Shocked
10. Laughing
11. Confused / Aching
12. Pensive / Analyzing

Sheet 2:

1. Disgusted / Repulsed
2. Nervous / Anxious
3. Bored / Unimpressed
4. Exhausted / Sleepy
5. Confused
6. Secretive / Playful
7. Furious / Determined
8. Grateful / Peaceful
9. Smug / Confident
10. In Pain / Wincing
11. Sad / Disappointed
12. Scheming / Flirtatious

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By using this asset, you agree to the following terms:

You May:

• Use the asset in any commercial or non-commercial project.
• Edit and customize the asset for use in your own commercial or non-commercial projects.

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• Use, feed, upload, or scrape the asset (in whole or in part) for the purpose of training, fine-tuning, or enhancing any Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, or generative models.
• Resell or redistribute the asset, either in its original form or modified, to any third party.
• Use or modify the asset for the purpose of resale or distribution.

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