Elderfolk Fantasy Collection (4 Variants) — High-Poly Kitbash

Bring classic fantasy wisdom to your world with the Elderfolk Fantasy Collection — a set of four high-detail, stylized elder characters designed for storytelling, tabletop scenes, dioramas, and display pieces. Each model has a distinct silhouette and personality: from a robed archmage to a rune-marked elder, a horned hermit, and a whimsical fae-eared trickster.

These models are AI-assisted 3D creations refined with artist-guided creativity and cleanup to improve shapes, materials, and overall presentation. Think of it as a collaboration: AI helped generate the base forms, and a human artist directed the look, character identity, and finishing details so the set feels cohesive and premium.

3D DESIGN CONCEPT
Concept goal: “Ancient wisdom, distinct silhouettes.”
This collection focuses on strong readable shapes (robes, belts, beards, horns/ears) and a unified fantasy vibe. Each character is designed to feel like they belong in the same world while still being instantly recognizable:
1. Verdant Archmage – classic robe + chain, calm authority
2. Desert Rune Elder – grounded stance + rune markings, mystic guardian energy
3. Horned Forest Hermit – rugged minimal outfit + horns, primal wilderness sage
4. Fae-Eared Trickster – exaggerated ears + lean form, mischievous folklore spirit

3D PRINT SETTINGS
These are practical starting points that work well for character figurines. Adjust based on your printer and desired scale.

Recommended scale
- Tabletop size: 75–120 mm height
- Display size: 150–250 mm height

Resin printing (best for detail)
- Layer height: 0.03–0.05 mm
- Supports: medium density; add heavy supports under feet + any overhangs (beard tips, horns/ears)
- Orientation: tilt 25–35° to reduce suction and preserve facial/beard detail
- Wall thickness: keep solid or ≥ 1.5–2.0 mm if hollowing
- Hollowing (optional): 2.0–3.0 mm walls + 2 drain holes near the base

FDM printing (best for durability, larger sizes)
- Layer height: 0.12–0.20 mm
- Nozzle: 0.4 mm (0.2 mm for finer detail if available)
- Infill: 10–15% for small models, 15–25% for larger
- Supports: “tree supports” recommended for beards/horns/ears
- Orientation: upright usually works; rotate slightly to reduce support scarring on the face

Post-processing tips
- Light sanding on support contact points
- Primer helps the beard/face details pop
- Dry brushing is great for fantasy characters (robes + hair)
Helpful note: Because these are stylized high-poly characters, results look best when printed at larger sizes or with resin, especially for hair/beard texture.

TARGET AUDIENCE + AGE GROUP + THEME CATEGORIES

Target audience:
- Business: game studios, tabletop sellers, content creators, 3D print shops, marketing teams needing fantasy character visuals
- Education: art classes (character design study), 3D modeling/printing practice
- Personal: hobbyists, tabletop gamers, fantasy collectors, DIY painters

Age group targeting:
- All ages (printing and hobby use may require adult supervision for kids)

Theme categories:
- Decorative (display figurines, dioramas)
- Educational (character design + 3D printing practice)
- Seasonal: optional fit for Halloween / fantasy events (if marketed as spooky folklore variants)

AI DISCLOSURE
These models are AI-assisted 3D: AI 3D generators helped form the initial base, and the final look was shaped through artist direction, selection, and refinement to ensure cohesive style and presentation.