Character Name Generator API

Endpoint:
  /generator

Description:
  Generates a fantasy-style character name. You can optionally provide a custom pattern via the 'pattern' query parameter.

Pattern Symbols:
  _ → Random consonant (e.g., B, D, G)
  - → Random vowel (e.g., A, E, I)
  * → Random letter (either consonant or vowel)
  $n → Variable (where n is a digit 0-9) that can be reused multiple times

Examples:

1. Randomly generated name (default pattern):
  GET /generator

2. Custom pattern with fixed letters:
  GET /generator?pattern=Br_-d*

  Example output: "Braidu" — where:
    B and r are fixed
    _ becomes random consonant
    - becomes random vowel
    d is fixed
    * becomes random letter

3. Custom pattern with only random letters:
  GET /generator?pattern=_-_*_-

  Example output: "Daebim"

4. Pattern with variables (repeated characters):
  GET /generator?pattern=$1a$1a

  Example output: "Baba" or "Tata" — where:
    $1 is assigned a random consonant
    The same consonant is reused where $1 appears again

5. Pattern with variable definitions:
  GET /generator?pattern=$1$1$2$2&$1=-&$2=_

  Example output: "Aabb" — where:
    $1 is defined as a vowel (-) and reused
    $2 is defined as a consonant (_) and reused

Notes:
- If no pattern is supplied, the generator will choose from a list of defaults.
- Variables ($1, $2, etc.) generate a random character on first use, then reuse that same character.
- You can define what a variable represents by adding parameters like $1=- or $2=_
- Output is returned in JSON format:
  { "name": "GeneratedName" }

Enjoy!