diff --git a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/__init__.py b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/__init__.py
index 18f7e23e..def547b6 100644
--- a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/__init__.py
+++ b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/__init__.py
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ def get_unit_style(combat_type: str) -> str:
     return comp.get("units", "")
 
 
-def _sprite_properties(category: str, combat_type: str = "") -> dict[str, object]:
+def _sprite_properties(category: str, combat_type: str = "", race: str = "") -> dict[str, object]:
     """Derive sprite properties from category and combat type.
 
     These properties drive rule matching in negatives.yaml.
@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ def _sprite_properties(category: str, combat_type: str = "") -> dict[str, object
         "has_character": has_character,
         "has_mount": has_mount,
         "facing": facing,
+        "race": race,
     }
 
 
@@ -193,7 +194,7 @@ def _match_rule(rule_when: dict, props: dict[str, object]) -> bool:
     return True
 
 
-def get_negative(category: str, combat_type: str = "") -> str:
+def get_negative(category: str, combat_type: str = "", race: str = "") -> str:
     """Build the negative prompt dynamically from rules in negatives.yaml.
 
     Evaluates each rule against the sprite's derived properties.
@@ -201,7 +202,7 @@ def get_negative(category: str, combat_type: str = "") -> str:
     """
     negs_data = _negatives()
     rules = negs_data.get("rules", [])
-    props = _sprite_properties(category, combat_type)
+    props = _sprite_properties(category, combat_type, race)
 
     parts: list[str] = []
     for rule in rules:
@@ -360,7 +361,8 @@ def compose_prompt(
         # No background color needed — rembg handles background removal in post-processing.
         parts.append(
             "game sprite, single character, simple background, "
-            "character walking AWAY toward bottom-left, BACK turned to camera"
+            "character walking AWAY toward bottom-left, BACK turned to camera, "
+            "STEEP top-down overhead view, top of head visible from above"
         )
 
         # Layer 2: Unit class weapon/role — at token ~15, still within SDXL's top-weight zone.
diff --git a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/composition.yaml b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/composition.yaml
index 7908cead..96166870 100644
--- a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/composition.yaml
+++ b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/composition.yaml
@@ -45,39 +45,43 @@ edges: >-
 # Added "hand-painted digital art" to counter juggernaut's photorealism bias.
 units: >-
   character walking AWAY from viewer toward bottom-left corner, BACK turned to camera,
-  rear diagonal view from slightly above, floating, simple background,
+  STEEP top-down overhead view, DOTA 2 camera angle, looking steeply down from above,
+  top of head and helmet clearly visible from above, body appears compact from overhead perspective,
+  floating, simple background,
   NO floor NO ground NO surface NO shadow NO reflection, character suspended in air,
   full body visible head to feet, single figure,
-  hand-painted digital fantasy game art, Warcraft III sprite art style,
+  semi-realistic painted fantasy game art, detailed hand-painted illustration,
   NOT photorealistic, NOT a photograph, NOT 3D hyperrealistic render,
   flat even lighting, no cast shadows, clean crisp edges, masterpiece, best quality
 
 # Per-combat-type unit overrides (only where composition differs from default)
 units.cavalry: >-
-  horse and rider walking AWAY from viewer toward LOWER-LEFT corner, REAR view from above,
-  warhorse and rider moving southwest, back of rider visible, horse rear visible,
+  horse and rider walking AWAY from viewer toward LOWER-LEFT corner,
+  STEEP top-down overhead view, DOTA 2 camera angle, looking steeply down from above,
+  top of rider's helmet clearly visible from above, horse's back and rump visible from overhead,
+  back of rider visible, horse hindquarters and tail visible,
   floating, simple background, NO floor NO ground NO surface NO shadow,
-  isometric view from slightly above, full body of horse and rider visible head to hooves,
-  hand-painted digital fantasy game art, Warcraft III style,
+  full body of horse and rider visible head to hooves,
+  semi-realistic painted fantasy game art, detailed hand-painted illustration,
   NOT photorealistic, NOT a photograph, flat even lighting, no cast shadows, clean crisp edges, masterpiece
 
 units.siege: >-
   single siege engine game sprite, simple background,
-  isometric three-quarter view from above, angled toward lower-left,
-  hand-painted digital fantasy art, Warcraft III style,
+  STEEP top-down overhead view, angled toward lower-left,
+  semi-realistic painted fantasy game art, detailed hand-painted illustration,
   heavy wood and iron war machine, no people,
   rich saturated colors, sharp clean edges, masterpiece
 
 units.flying: >-
   single flying creature game sprite, simple background,
-  isometric view from above, soaring toward lower-left, wings spread,
-  hand-painted digital fantasy art, Warcraft III style,
+  STEEP overhead view from above, soaring toward lower-left, wings spread,
+  semi-realistic painted fantasy game art, detailed hand-painted illustration,
   rich saturated colors, sharp clean edges, masterpiece
 
 units.marine: >-
   single ship game sprite, simple background,
-  isometric three-quarter view from above, sailing toward lower-left,
-  hand-painted digital fantasy art, Civilization V style naval unit,
+  top-down isometric view from above, sailing toward lower-left,
+  semi-realistic painted fantasy game art, detailed hand-painted illustration,
   rich saturated colors, sharp clean edges, masterpiece
 
 buildings: >-
@@ -90,16 +94,16 @@ buildings: >-
 
 resources: >-
   simple background,
-  single small game resource icon, 3/4 isometric view,
+  single small game resource icon, top-down isometric view,
   one isolated glowing resource node, NOT terrain, NOT ground texture,
-  polished hand-painted game art like Warcraft III or Civilization V resource,
-  vibrant colors, sharp detail, clean crisp edges, masterpiece, best quality
+  polished hand-painted fantasy game art, vibrant colors,
+  sharp detail, clean crisp edges, masterpiece, best quality
 
 improvements: >-
   simple background,
-  tiny game map icon sprite, 3/4 isometric view from above,
+  tiny game map icon sprite, top-down isometric view from above,
   ONE small simple object centered in frame, nothing else,
-  miniature game asset like a Civilization V map icon,
+  miniature hand-painted fantasy game asset,
   painted fantasy art, clean simple,
   clean crisp edges, masterpiece, best quality
 
diff --git a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/negatives.yaml b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/negatives.yaml
index 4306e1f2..46d6497d 100644
--- a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/negatives.yaml
+++ b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/negatives.yaml
@@ -85,12 +85,22 @@ rules:
 
   - name: no_photo
     when: { is_layered: true }
-    negate: "photograph, photorealistic, photo, 3D render, CGI, hyperrealism, ultra realistic, realism, realistic rendering"
+    negate: "photograph, photorealistic, photo, 3D render, CGI, hyperrealism, ultra realistic, realism, realistic rendering, studio lighting, grey studio background, product photography, studio render, 3D studio, render preview, CGI model"
 
   - name: no_modern_clothes
     when: { has_character: true }
     negate: "jeans, denim, t-shirt, hoodie, casual wear, modern clothing, contemporary clothes, business suit, office attire, sneakers, sport shoes, jacket, sweatshirt, polo shirt, hard hat, safety helmet, hi-vis vest, reflective vest, safety goggles, construction worker, yellow safety vest, orange vest, cargo pants"
 
+  # ── MOUNT-SPECIFIC ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  - name: no_fantasy_mount_colors
+    when: { has_mount: true }
+    negate: "green horse, neon horse, fantasy colored horse, magical horse, glowing horse, unicorn, rainbow horse, neon green animal, bright green creature, fluorescent animal, purple horse, blue horse, unnaturally colored animal"
+
+  # ── RACE-SPECIFIC ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  - name: dwarf_anti_orc_bleed
+    when: { race: dwarves }
+    negate: "green skin, orc, goblin, troll, tusks, monster skin, creature skin, dark olive complexion, orcish, goblinoid"
+
   # ── SPELL-SPECIFIC ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
   - name: no_characters_in_spells
     when: { background: black, has_character: false }
diff --git a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/races.yaml b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/races.yaml
index 260f792a..5eb37a56 100644
--- a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/races.yaml
+++ b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/races.yaml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ humans:
 
 dwarves:
   body: "dwarf, SHORT and STOCKY with broad shoulders, thick limbs, barrel chest, wide stance, half the height of a human"
-  features: "ruddy complexion, strong jaw"
+  features: "ruddy human skin tone, peach-brown complexion, strong jaw, NOT green skin"
   hair: "thick auburn hair"
   armor: "heavy plate and chainmail with rune etchings"
 
diff --git a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/unit_classes.yaml b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/unit_classes.yaml
index ac6f9192..eb979392 100644
--- a/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/unit_classes.yaml
+++ b/tools/sprite-generation/engine/prompts/unit_classes.yaml
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ cavalry:
   weapon: "rider holding lance or sword"
   equipment: "saddle and barding"
   armor: "plate barding on horse, leather and metal horse armor"
-  mount: "BROWN WARHORSE in walking pose, horse is brown/bay colored"
+  mount: "BROWN WARHORSE in walking pose, horse is natural brown/bay/chestnut colored, realistic horse colors, NOT green, NOT fantasy colored"
   stance: "both rider and horse fully visible"
 
 heavy_cavalry:
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ heavy_cavalry:
   weapon: "rider in heavy plate armor with lance couched"
   equipment: "full plate barding on horse"
   armor: "iron and steel armor plates on both rider and mount"
-  mount: "large armored WARHORSE, horse is brown/chestnut"
+  mount: "large armored WARHORSE, horse is natural brown/chestnut colored, realistic horse colors, NOT green, NOT fantasy colored"
   stance: "imposing massive presence, both mount and rider fully visible"
 
 # ─── SIEGE ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────