We need two different sprite animations for the Hero character. The first animation is of the Hero laying down to rest. For the second animation, the Hero should face the player, open his mouth to yawn, and stretch his arms of his head (to express how tired he is).
The laying down animation should resemble the type of movements a person would make as they attempt to bed down in the grass or dirt. No need for throwing down a blanket or brushing teeth, just a rugged outdoor hero-type laying down to take a nap. The final "laying down" sprites should be different from the dead Hero sprites. We don't want to confuse the players.
Please reference existing Hero sprites for colors, outfits, and body-type. Please post questions here or on the Hero6.org forums.