Introduction
If You don’t like it when generic character sheets don’t do enough to make your role-playing game characters come to life. Imagine how easy it would be to create unique, eye-catching avatars that look just like your heroes or baddies, even if you don’t know how to draw. I will show you how to do that with the usage of some AI prompts!
Advanced artificial intelligence tools are doing an amazing job right now by personalizing characters very easily. We will review tips, suggested platforms, and detailed steps to ensure your characters stand out on your gaming table. Are you ready to get better at playing? Let’s start.
Don’t know how to start? Use AI!
The first step in generating an avatar is making a solid prompt. If you are a beginner in prompting, you can use tools like ChatGPT to draft a detailed prompt. How to do that? You’re playing Vampire: The Masquerade and your character belongs to the Brujah clan. They are known for their rebellious nature and fierce demeanor. Let’s begin by describing your character’s key traits clearly in your request. For example, your initial prompt could be:
Create a detailed prompt for generating an AI image of a Brujah vampire from Vampire: The Masquerade. The character is a rebellious man, street-smart biker with short, messy black hair, piercing emerald eyes, a leather jacket with punk-rock patches, tattoos visible on their neck, and earrings
I’m using ChatGPT 4o and the response look like this:
Create a hyper-detailed, realistic portrait of a male Brujah vampire from Vampire: The Masquerade. He exudes a rebellious, street-smart biker attitude, standing confidently against a dark, gritty urban backdrop with faint neon lights and graffiti-covered walls. His short, messy black hair is tousled, slightly spiked, adding to his rugged, untamed look. His piercing emerald green eyes glow subtly, hinting at his vampiric nature and simmering rage beneath the surface.
He wears a worn, black leather biker jacket adorned with various punk-rock patches—anarchy symbols, skull motifs, torn band logos, and rebellious slogans stitched unevenly. Underneath the jacket, his neck is inked with visible tattoos: gothic chains, occult symbols, and dark roses wrapping around his throat and collarbones. Several silver earrings decorate both ears, ranging from simple hoops to studs, enhancing his defiant, punk aesthetic.
His facial features are sharp and chiseled, with a faint shadow of stubble. The lighting is moody and dramatic, casting deep shadows, highlighting the textures of the leather, the gleam of metal jewelry, and the vivid details of his tattoos. The atmosphere should feel dark, edgy, and raw, evoking the dangerous allure of the Brujah clan.
Style: Photorealistic, dark urban gothic, high contrast, cinematic lighting, intense atmosphere.
Generating image
OK, now we have more complex character descriptions that you can adjust to fit your needs. I will be using dzine.ai for image generation.
First thing first, let’s create a new project. Add some name, select aspect ratio(My go-to choice for characters is 3:4)
In the Txt2Img section, place your prompt and select some pre-defined image style. For RPG characters, I like using Fantasy Hero and Realistic.
As you can see, not all elements from the prompt are added to the graphic. If you want to modify something, you can place a selected image(in my case, the first one) on canva and edit only some parts of the image. Below is the edited first one
Conclusion
In this article, you’ve learned how to take your tabletop RPG experience to the next level by generating stunning character avatars with the help of AI. Specifically, we explored how to craft a detailed prompt for ChatGPT to create a highly descriptive image prompt tailored to your character—in this case, a Brujah vampire from Vampire: The Masquerade.
From there, we showed how you can use that AI-crafted prompt in tools like Dazne.ai (or any AI image generator of your choice) to bring your character to life visually. With just a few simple steps, you can turn imagination into imagery, enhancing immersion and creativity at the gaming table.
So, whether you’re a player wanting a personalized avatar or a game master crafting NPCs, AI-generated art opens up endless possibilities – your next epic character is just a prompt away!
