a full-length character design portrait of a chinese local official in his forties, serving in the dongyue region during the qin–han period. he has an average build, a broad, square face, a fair complexion, tightly furrowed brows, weary eyes, and a neatly trimmed short beard. his expression conveys restrained anxiety and the burden of responsibility during a looming calamity. he wears a simple black cloth headdress, a dark ochre cross-collar robe with wide sleeves, a dark leather belt, and black traditional shoes. the robe is made from finely woven fabric, noticeably finer than village clothing but modest and simple in design. subtle folds, visible seams, and a practical, restrained appearance. he holds a rolled official document in front of him. his posture is upright and formal, with slightly stiff shoulders and tense hands. he faces forward, his gaze heavy with concern. historically grounded costume styling inspired by the qin–han period in southeastern china. no ming–qing rank badges, no winged official hats, and no ornate court accessories. character design for a chinese supernatural folklore film. one person, entire figure visible from headdress to shoes, plain light gray background, realistic cinematic photography, soft natural lighting, detailed fabric textures, natural skin texture, and restrained earthy colors.