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A simple base for studying characters or using in your projects!


  • 2 character templates, 16x16 and 16x32.
  • 8-Directions
  • Animated Spritesheets
    • Walk
    • Run
    • Idle
    • Interact
    • Jump
  • .Png and .Aseprite files

  • 8-Directions
  • Additional Animations
    • Walk, Run, Idle
    • Jump
    • Mining
    • Death
    • Woodchopping
    • Attacking
    • Gardening
    • Interact
    • and more!
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Dont see an animation you want or would like to have me draw your character using this template, consider commissioning me

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License:

Feel free to use these assets in commercial and non-commercial projects. Credit is appreciated, but not required! All I ask is that you don't directly resell these assets!

If you end up using them, feel free to tag me on Twitter or Bluesky

Updated 4 days ago
StatusReleased
CategoryAssets
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(46 total ratings)
AuthorErisEsra()
Made withUnity, Unreal Engine, GameMaker, Aseprite, Godot
Tags16x16, 16x32, 2D, 8-direction, Animation, Characters, Pixel Art, Sprites, Project template, Top-Down

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Click download now to get access to the following files:

Eris Esra's Character Template 4.0.zip 97 kB
Pixelart Study - Expression Sheets - Full.zip 16 kB

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Hey. Hope you're doing well. A few months back, I made this: 

I have been working on using the template to assist in drawing characters which isnt done, but planning on doing it this current game jam (so making interchangeable hair, and customization system, etc.) 
I basically joined in the brackeys game jam and was looking for more pixel artists, as we're low on artists.


Can I just say, I love the template and genuinely appreciate a free product like this out there. Currently I'm broke but someday I do hope to donate so that artists get the love (and money) that they deserve.


p.s. if anyone is interested in making the ARPG a reality, let me know.

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Hey there, I just downloaded this. Can't wait to try it out. Wondering what order you are planning to knock out the future features in? Do those need commissioned? I'm extra interested in... well, all of them, with the addition of some other 'skills' like smithing, sewing a hunk o' leather, etc.

For the attacks -- are you expecting to do just punches n' kicks, or swords and bows n such too?

I'm working on a game that's set in the 19th century. Would you be open to a "shoots muzzleloader" action? hahaha.

Thank you so much for the asset pack, I hope the donation buys a couple cups of coffee or a hot ham sammie.

Hihi! I hope you enjoy it! Next on the list I hope to add attack and death animations!⭐You most certainly can commission! https://vgen.co/ErisEsra The template pack is a passion project I work on when I have the time to spare! I'm grateful the donations have allowed me to allocate more time on it, coffees are lovely to have while drawing!

As for the attack animations, they'll likely be punches, although I have been studying sword animations recently! Bow animations sounds like a nice addition too! The next update will likely come out during Q2 of the year!

Best of luck with your game! It's a genre Ive never come across before, so I'm not familiar with it! If there's a project you'd like to commission me for, you can either contact me through my vgen, or via email!

eris0.0esra@gmail.com

Thank you for your inquiry, and the well wishes!⭐

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It's perfect and will save me so much time to get started with my idea :D

It's really great when people make effort to release something like this for free for everyone. 

Thank you! Im happy to hear it!⭐Its always a delight to hear these guys will get some use, that's payment enough for making them, good luck with your idea!

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Hey, I have contributed another tilemap that includes a player character built upon your template. You are fully credited and linked on the landing page! If you want to check it out 💛:  https://sebbyspoons.itch.io/pocket-forest


How cute!

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Can you do a hair pack next? :D I saw your stream on drawing hair!

Maybe further down the line I could! The main purpose of this template was based around animations! So, once they're all done, that could be fun to do!⭐Im happy to hear you saw the stream! ^^

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Awesome base! I used these for 3 of my sprites in my game for the Chili Code Jam #4! https://itch.io/jam/-chili-code-jam-4/rate/4156612

Thank you!⭐It's always a delight to see them used in projects, and I love a good farm sim, so Ill be sure to check it out! Best of luck with winning the jam!

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hello! i want to use these in a game but i need a bit help; if i wanted the sprites to be clear, what size should my resolution be in landscape? 

thank you in advance!! <33

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Hihi! I unfortunately don't have an answer to that question as resolution's something Im still trying to understand myself! I use Godot and use a zoom function! The best recommendation I can give is to keep the character at 100% scale!

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im really confused by your perspectives in the sample images. they have no bottoms to their feet? so they just evaporate into the ground or..? 

Hihi! Great question! It's a stylistic choice! When I draw objects that exists in the world, I dont draw the outline on the bottom of them! If this isn't your preference, by all means, feel free to modify them to suit your needs!

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It looks great! just wasn't sure if it was meant to look like that for marketing or something :D

Oh! Thank you! And thank you for pointing it out just encase it was something I overlooked too XD

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It's just a prototype so far but I used this for a jam project, thank you so much for sharing !

https://demyr.itch.io/absent-ship

Ill be curious to see the final piece! Thank you for sharing, and Im glad the template's been a big help!⭐Best of luck with finishing before the end of the jam!

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I’m making a Norse mythology rpg with these sprites, so COOL!!

Ooo! Im a sucker for mythology! Good luck with your project, and feel free to share here once its done!⭐

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Thank you! One of the best free character templates, cant wait for the upcoming animations :)

Thank you to you too! T-T It's always nice to hear, so appreciate it! I hope the updates are worth the wait!

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hey, me again, I have published my asset pack with your character template used to make the character . Thanks again .

You can check it out here https://sebbyspoons.itch.io/pocket-dungeon

It's lovely to see it all come together! Congrats on the release!

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This is very nice! I enjoy the template’s style. I’m using it in a project of mine, and it fits perfectly! Thanks so much!!!

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Thank you! Happy to hear it's helpful!⭐Best of luck with your project! Please feel free to share once it's done!

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Hi. I still hadn't tried it out, but your art is amazing, and I really enjoy this idea of templating. I'll try to use it in a personal project for my ricing. THANK YOU A LOT FOR THIS !!!

Hello hello!⭐Thank you, and I hope that you enjoy it once you get a chance to use it! If possible, Id love it if you tagged me if you do!

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Hi, I am currently making an RPG tile sheet that will be for sale here on Itch once complete, I have a character that I am creating that will be included as part of the pack. With your permission, I would like to use your pack as a base for the animations (since animation is my weak point). I would of course give you visible credit on the itch page for the animation work based on this pack, and also credit within the download read me. Would this be ok?

You can check out my other work on my page if you want to see more.

Thanks in advance!

Seb

Hello! Thank you for asking for permission! As long as you credit/link on the itch page and download read me, I don't mind at all!⭐The purpose of keeping the pack free is to allow creators like you to use it in their projects, and linking back to the free version is a perfect middle ground since it let's people know what they're paying for!

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Thank you so much, I’ll be sure to link and credit fully. I’ll post here when the pack is released so that you can check it out too if you want. Thanks again

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its nice i was looking for a thing like that for use in my first project, i can modify add hair and other things? and which software you recommend for pixel art? i have think use Aseprite, i new in this area of gamedev and pixel art in general so i kinda lost yet. (i hope i wrote it correctly in english)

Hihi! Yes you can! That's their purpose!⭐Id recommend Aseprite as it's the one I use, but, there's a few other options out there too! https://www.erisesra.com/post/getting-started-with-pixelart No worries about your english, I was able to understand it!

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Wanted to let you know that I used your template on https://gaburov.itch.io/mi-jefe-me-quiere-reemplazar-por-un-robot! It's a prototype right now- but your template helped me a lot!

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Oh! The lil robot is adorable!⭐Thank you for choosing the template to be apart of your project! Best of luck with it! XD Im a sucker for cafe-sims, so Ill be excited to watch the progress!

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could you make a four direction version for rpg maker sprites?

Would you mind elaborating a bit on what you mean?

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basically, i want a four direction rpg maker sprite base pack with the style of the 8 direction pack, sorry if i confused you

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like that

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Oh! That's in the zip! For example, this one for walking! If you're looking for 4-direction specifically, you can delete the 2 additional directions!

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This template is really good I'm thinking about using it to design my characters for my game can I modify? And use it? Was thinking about giving up on my game since I couldn't really get a hold of pixel art but I found this now I'm having second thoughts after second thoughts

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Thank you, and most certainly! These characters are yours to use! Feel free to do as you please and customize them to your liking!⭐ All I ask is that you don't directly resell these assets!

The purpose of making these lil guys free is to hopefully get more people into game dev so use away! I hope they can ease the worry when it comes to the process of game development! Best of luck!

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Thanks!

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Is this still in developement?
I would like more animations for this... I'm willing to pay for.

Hello! Yes it is! Development is slow as it's a passion project I'm doing in my free time!
Im hoping sometime this month to open commissions for custom animations + characters! https://vgen.co/ErisEsra

Thank you for showing interest!⭐

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can i add character props customizer ? like hair, clothes, etc..

Most certainly! These characters are yours to use! Feel free to do as you please and customize them to your liking!⭐ All I ask is that you don't directly resell these assets!

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i have been looking for weeks for something like this im making a map for a pokemon adventure ttrpg and im using tiled to make it and i desperatly needed something to symbolize the trainers and i couldnt find anything i was about to give up so take my money take my follow and accept the fact that you are amazing

Oh! Wonderful! And, thank you for your support!⭐It always warms my heart to hear these lil guys can help turn ideas into reality! Best of luck with your game!

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So stoked for the jump animation

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Thank you for taking the time to create this, and willing to give it for free, but I couldn't do that. This is worthy of a little donation. Thank you!

How considerate!⭐Thank you!

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Omg thank you so much for this, you are a saint!! Very talented too!!

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Thank you!⭐Im always happy to help!

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Another GOOD SAMARITAN THAT ISNT LIKE SOME PEOPLE I KNOW!!!!!!!!!

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Hihi! Thank you! ⭐While I appreciate the compliment, I'd rather use this as a place to lift people up and not tear them down!

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Thank you so much! It's really helping me for a college project I have to do. <33

Oh! That's so nice to hear! Im happy to hear the template is getting use!⭐Best of luck with your project!

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thank you so much for this work. <3

You're welcome! Im happy to help ^^

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How cute!⭐Thank you for sharing!

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hey! sorry but when i downloaded it there was no walk left pngs so i was wondering if its my computer or idk

Hihi! No worries!⭐There's an, up, down, and side! The sprites are designed to be flipped depending on what direction the player presses! 

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Hey! I love the style of these assets; they're incredible. I'd like to use your template for mod support and also for the base game. The game is called Nebulis Project. If you're interested, you can see more of the project here:  https://nebulisproject.yizuxsystems.com/

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your art and ask if you have a name or profile you'd like me to use in the credits. Thanks!

Hihi!⭐Thank you! The link isnt working for me so I unfortunately cant see it! As for you inquiry,  feel free to link back to my itch or use my name! Do whatever you see fit, I don't mind one bit!

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Hi again! Thanks for your reply. I see the link gave you some trouble; it must be a regional error. I'll look into it more.

By the way, I've been looking at your work and I'd love to discuss some ideas with you. Do you have an email or a social media profile where we could chat, if that's okay with you?

I don't mind at all! For my email, you can use: eris0.0esra@gmail.com
Social media wise, the best option would by my discord: erisesra

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new walk animation NOICE

Happy you enjoy!⭐

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Thx a lot

Happy to help!⭐

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thank you so much !! i'll use this template for some of my projects :)
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Thank you for using it!⭐Its always a delight to see the final product! Please feel free to share any future uses!

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Great asset! One thing I’d suggest (because I keep trying to find a template with it and no one seems to include it) is a “Use / Activate” animation. Basically a small animation where the character reaches out an arm in a gesture that indicates activating something in front of them.

Ooh! What great ideas! And thank you!⭐

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Thank you, cute and easy to use!

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Im happy you enjoy them!⭐Thank you!

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I used sprites from your base in our game for GMTK game jam! Albeit my edits were rushed but it was so helpful to quickly draw over your base :) https://lyxil.itch.io/clover-again

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How cute! What an honor!⭐Thank you for using them and gl with winning!

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These little fellas saved me from a prototyping meltdown. I look forward to seeing the pack progress! Thank you sm for making them

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XD Glad to hear I saved you some trouble!⭐Best of luck with your projects, and thank you!

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I love love love this asset pack, I know you said there will be more animations in the future so I'm here to try and request tree chopping and mining after the walk, run and idle are finished! And if you hand any tips on adding hair and clothes I'd really appreciate it

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Oh! What great suggestions, Ill add them to my list, thank you! As for tips, I can't remember any exact ones atm, but I can link you to videos Ive done on the topics! Hopefully that helps!⭐


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esto es genial y realmente me está salvando la vida, tienes pensado hacerle animaciones? Y por cierto, a quien debería darle créditos en los, bueno, los créditos?

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Thank you!⭐I plan to have walking and running animations done by the end of the month! Im happy to hear they've been helping! Feel free to use my name, ErisEsra for the credit!

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Amazing work! Any ETA on animations? Would love to be able to use this in a project. Cheers!

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Thank you! As for ETA, the hope is in the coming 2 weeks! By then, I hope to have the running and walking animations completed!⭐

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