Use case: stylized-concept. Asset type: professional 3D character concept for image-to-3D bootstrap of the original Heroes of Might and Magic III LICH, not a witch doctor. Input image is the ORIGINAL DESIGN reference. Create ONE full-body expertly sculpted and textured skeletal lich, faithfully retaining this reference's equipment, proportions and palette, on an entirely solid pale gray studio background. Three-quarter front view facing slightly toward image right. Tall thin adult skeletal humanoid, small anatomically convincing skull, visible jointed bone limbs. A fitted dark gunmetal ceremonial helmet and metal face guard concealing part of the skull, small narrow red eye openings, low gold circlet at brow, dark fitted top cap, articulated metal side panels extending beside jaw and neck. The headgear should look like an ancient crafted armored death-mask integrated into a realistic helmet, NOT a cylinder, bucket, stovepipe or top hat. Sculpted dark steel breastplate over ribs, modest gold-edged shoulder pauldrons, straps joining armor naturally, short dense interlinked chainmail skirt ending above knees with a center opening. Pale bone arms, visible skeletal knees and shins, metal greaves and dark boots with gold bands. One skeletal hand properly grasps a straight slender dark wooden staff with simple gold ferrules and a small dark flat endcap; staff extends from ground level to around head height, vertically beside the body, no skull or ring finial on this base unit. Other arm relaxed slightly away from body, both arms distinct from torso, readable fingers, natural balanced upright stance, feet separated for future rigging. Rich dark pewter, old brass gold, pale ivory bone and small red eyes; coherent realistic material response. Carefully crafted antique armor, restrained ornament, strong silhouette and large readable forms at 180 pixels tall. High quality dark fantasy game sculpt with the grounded proportions of original pre-rendered Heroes III art, realistic cloth/chain links and bone anatomy. Entire character and staff fully visible with clear margin. Soft neutral studio lighting, no cinematic bloom, no cast shadow, no scenery, no pedestal, no typography. No robe hiding legs, no hood, no wizard pointed hat, no oversized crown, no exaggerated shoulder spikes, no cute expression, no caricature, no cartoon or primitive shapes.