Compare [CANDIDATE IMAGE] with [APPROVED CHARACTER REFERENCE] and [POSE BRIEF]. State which images you can actually inspect. Check recognizable facial identity, hair, body proportions, outfit, rendering, palette, expression, hands, feet, props, and unclipped margins. If tools support file inspection, report actual dimensions and alpha/transparency properties. Otherwise mark those checks unverified. Distinguish an intentional pose difference from identity drift. Return check, PASS/FAIL/UNCERTAIN, visual evidence, and a focused fix. Do not mark my approval on my behalf. Keep background transparency and visual appearance as separate checks. Recommend accepting, repairing, or retaining the candidate for human review, with reasons.