Quote - Why not put a placeholder prop or figure in the scene while you are building it so that you know how hig on the Y Translate axis you need to position you character?

LMK

Hmmm that still would require several test renders to figure out just how high and where the character's feet would have to be placed to keep them above the ground.

Or we could just use the DD set of materials that was supplied with the set. THAT actually solved my problem.