Free Pathfinder: Kingmaker Portraits

About These Portraits

These free Pathfinder: Kingmaker portraits are designed to match the game’s classic fantasy art style as closely as possible. Each download includes three sizes (small, medium and large) so you can copy them directly into your Portraits folder without having to resize anything yourself.

All portraits on this page work in both Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Shared races and classes (Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Halfling, Dwarf, Fighter, Wizard, Rogue, Bard, etc.) are available here. For Wrath-exclusive options such as Kitsune, Oread, Dhampir, Oracle, Shaman or Witch, please use the dedicated Wrath of the Righteous gallery.

The portraits are AI-generated with Leonardo AI and then carefully adjusted to better match the game’s visual style. My goal is to create portraits that feel like they belong in the game rather than looking like generic fantasy art.

How to Install

Adding these portraits is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Download the ZIP file of the portrait you want.
2. Extract the ZIP file. You should see three PNG images (Small, Medium and Large).
3. Copy the three PNG files into this folder:
   Saved Games\Pathfinder Kingmaker\Portraits
4. Start the game (or restart it if it was already open). The new portraits should appear in the character creation or portrait selection screen.

Note: Do not rename the files inside the ZIP. The game expects the exact filenames (Small.png, Medium.png and FullLength.png).

If the portraits don’t appear, make sure you extracted the files into the correct folder and that the game is fully closed before copying them.

Races in Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Pathfinder: Kingmaker features the classic fantasy races from the Pathfinder system. The base game includes Human, Elf, Dwarf, Gnome, Halfling, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, and Aasimar. Tieflings were added later with the Wildcards DLC. Each race has unique ability score modifiers, racial traits, and distinct physical characteristics that influence both their appearance and their preferred playstyles.

👤 Human

Humans are the most widespread and adaptable race on Golarion. They have no fixed physical traits beyond those common to their people and can vary greatly in height, build, and appearance. Mechanically they are the most flexible race: they receive a +2 bonus to any one ability score of their choice, an extra feat at 1st level, and one additional skill rank every level. This versatility makes them excellent for almost any class or specialized build.

🧝 Elf

Elves are tall, slender humanoids with pointed ears, sharp features, and often elegant, graceful builds. They are known for their long lives and connection to magic and nature. They gain +2 Dexterity and +2 Intelligence but suffer a –2 Constitution penalty. Their racial traits include Keen Senses, immunity to magical sleep, bonuses against enchantment effects, and familiarity with elven weapons such as longbows and longswords. They excel as arcane casters, archers, and dexterity-based characters.

⛏️ Dwarf

Dwarves are short, stocky, and powerfully built, with thick limbs, broad shoulders, and often long beards. Their skin tones tend toward earthy shades and they are renowned for their toughness and craftsmanship. They receive +2 Constitution and +2 Wisdom with a –2 Charisma penalty. Dwarves have a base speed of 20 feet that is never reduced by armor or encumbrance, strong resistance to poison and spells, bonuses against giants, and proficiency with dwarven weapons. They make excellent durable fighters, clerics, and resilient casters.

🧙 Gnome

Gnomes are small and compact, typically standing shorter than dwarves, with large expressive eyes, pointed ears, and often brightly colored hair or skin. They are curious and inventive by nature. They get +2 Constitution and +2 Charisma with a –2 Strength penalty. They have a 20-foot movement speed, bonuses against giants and certain humanoids, resistance to illusions, and a higher DC on their own illusion spells. Gnomes pair especially well with Charisma-based classes such as Bard and Sorcerer.

🍀 Halfling

Halflings are the smallest of the common races, with a compact build, curly hair, and often bare feet. They are known for their luck, agility, and cheerful nature. They typically receive bonuses to Dexterity and Charisma along with defensive traits and skill advantages. Their small size and natural nimbleness make them strong choices for Rogues, Bards, and other dexterity-focused classes.

🧝‍♂️ Half-Elf

Half-Elves blend human and elven features. They are usually taller than humans but shorter than full elves, with slightly pointed ears and a mix of human and elven facial traits. They combine human flexibility with some elven racial features. They receive flexible ability score bonuses and access to certain elven traits, making them a popular balanced option for many builds.

🪓 Half-Orc

Half-Orcs combine human and orcish traits. They are often larger and more heavily muscled than humans, with prominent tusks, greenish or grayish skin tones, and a rugged appearance. They typically gain a Strength bonus and access to orcish traits such as ferocity. They excel in martial classes that benefit from high Strength and toughness.

✨ Aasimar

Aasimars are humans with celestial ancestry. Their appearance is mostly human but often marked by subtle otherworldly traits such as metallic or brightly colored hair, unusual eye colors, or a faint glow. They have different heritages (such as Angelkin or Emberkin) that modify their ability scores and grant resistances and spell-like abilities. They are strong choices for divine and Charisma-based classes.

😈 Tiefling

Tieflings (added with the Wildcards DLC) are humans with fiendish ancestry. Their appearance is mostly human but frequently includes horns, a tail, unusual skin tones, or other demonic features. Like Aasimars, they have heritage options that change their bonuses, resistances, and abilities. They are popular for darker or more exotic character concepts.

All portraits on this page are designed for these races. Races exclusive to Wrath of the Righteous (Kitsune, Oread, Dhampir, etc.) have their own dedicated portraits on the Wrath page. All Kingmaker portraits remain fully compatible with Wrath of the Righteous for shared races and classes.

Classes in Pathfinder: Kingmaker

Pathfinder: Kingmaker includes the full set of core Pathfinder classes plus several advanced options. Each class has three archetypes that further specialize the playstyle. Prestige classes become available later once their requirements are met. The Kineticist class was added with the Wildcards DLC.

⚔️ Martial Classes

These classes focus primarily on combat effectiveness. They differ mainly in how they generate power, their durability, and their preferred fighting style.

• Fighter — The most versatile pure martial class. Fighters gain many bonus feats and can master almost any weapon and fighting style. They are strong all-rounders but lack the unique special abilities of other martial classes.
• Barbarian — Relies on Rage for temporary but powerful bonuses to strength, hit points, and damage. They are excellent burst damage dealers but can be more fragile once their rage ends.
• Ranger — Specializes in hunting specific enemy types (Favored Enemy) and is strong with bows or dual-wielding. They also gain an animal companion and good skill utility.
• Paladin — A divine warrior with strong defensive abilities, healing, and smite powers. They are restricted by alignment and excel against evil enemies.
• Monk — Unarmed combat specialists who use mobility, flurry of blows, and ki powers. They are agile and durable but require specific ability score investments.
• Slayer — Combines martial prowess with the Studied Target ability (similar to a Ranger but more flexible). They are strong single-target damage dealers.

🔮 Full Casters

These classes focus on spellcasting. The main differences are how they prepare or cast spells and the source of their magic.

• Wizard — Prepares a large number of arcane spells each day and can specialize in schools of magic. They have the widest spell selection but must plan ahead.
• Sorcerer — Spontaneous arcane caster who draws power from a bloodline. They know fewer spells but can cast them more flexibly without preparation.
• Cleric — Divine caster who channels energy and selects domains tied to their deity. They are excellent healers and support characters with strong undead-fighting tools.
• Druid — Nature-focused divine caster with animal companions and the ability to wild shape. They blend spellcasting with strong melee and summoning options.

🛠️ Hybrid & Support Classes

These classes mix combat, magic, and utility. They differ in the balance between martial ability and spellcasting or party support.

• Magus — Blends arcane spellcasting with weapon combat. They can cast spells through their weapon and excel at mixing magic and melee.
• Bard — Provides party-wide buffs through performance, has access to arcane spells, and is excellent at skills. Strong support class with decent combat ability.
• Alchemist — Creates bombs, mutagens, and extracts. They can function as ranged damage dealers or self-buffing melee characters depending on the archetype.
• Inquisitor — Mixes divine magic with judgment abilities and teamwork feats. They are strong against specific enemy types and work well in coordinated parties.
• Rogue — Focuses on skills, sneak attacks, and utility. They deal high damage when they can flank or catch enemies flat-footed.
• Kineticist (DLC) — Uses elemental blast powers instead of traditional spells. They are strong ranged damage dealers with unique elemental abilities.

🏆 Prestige Classes

Prestige classes become available later and require specific prerequisites. They allow further specialization and often reward multiclassing. Examples include Eldritch Knight (martial + arcane), Arcane Trickster (rogue + caster), Dragon Disciple (sorcerer + draconic power), and Duelist (finesse combat specialist).

The portraits available on this page cover the races and classes present in Kingmaker. Classes exclusive to Wrath of the Righteous (Oracle, Shaman, Witch, Bloodrager, Skald, Warpriest, and others) are covered on the Wrath page, but all Kingmaker portraits remain fully compatible with Wrath of the Righteous for shared options.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker DLCs

The Wildcards

Release date: February 2019

The Wildcards is a free DLC that adds a new companion, new quests, and additional content integrated into the main campaign. It expands the story of the Stolen Lands and introduces new characters and side content that can be experienced during a normal playthrough of the base game.

Varnhold’s Lot

Release date: February 28, 2019

Varnhold’s Lot is a standalone side story that takes place before the events of the main campaign. You play as a different group of adventurers sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the people of Varnhold. Your choices and discoveries can influence the main campaign when you later play it. It offers a shorter, more focused experience with its own companions and story.

Beneath the Stolen Lands

Release date: January 24, 2019

Beneath the Stolen Lands adds a large, randomly generated roguelike dungeon that can be played either as a standalone mode or integrated into the main campaign. It is designed for testing builds, farming equipment, and endless exploration. The dungeon features many floors, unique enemies, and rewards, making it popular for players who enjoy challenge runs and character optimization.