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Random Character Generator
Roll an original character to draw: who they are, their personality, their look, a skill or power, what they want and where they live. Keep the parts you like and roll the rest.
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A zombie who is the fastest runner in the land.
Personality: Cheeky and curious, but trusts everyone Hair: Hair that floats as if underwater Wears: A dress made of leaves Signature color: Olive green Never without: A scarf that's far too long Skill or power: Is the fastest runner in the land Wants: To fly Lives: Under a bridge
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A zombie who is the fastest runner in the land.
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Who
A zombie
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Personality
Cheeky and curious, but trusts everyone
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Hair
Hair that floats as if underwater
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Wears
A dress made of leaves
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Signature color
Olive green
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Never without
A scarf that's far too long
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Skill or power
Is the fastest runner in the land
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Wants
To fly
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Lives
Under a bridge
tap Keep on the parts you like, then roll again
or press the space bar
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How to design an original character
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Start with who they are
Read the whole card before you draw. The flaw and what they want matter as much as the look: a brave knight who's scared of the dark stands differently from a brave knight who isn't.
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Find the silhouette
Sketch them as a solid shape first. Big hair, a long coat, a backpack or a tail makes a character easy to recognize even in black.
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Pick a few colors
Build the palette around their signature color, plus one or two others. Use the same colors every time you draw them.
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Draw them doing something
Give them their skill, their accessory or their home: a pose that shows what they want says more than a face looking at you.
Ways to use it
An OC challenge
Everyone rolls a character, or opens the same shared link, and draws it in their own style. Post them side by side.
Character design practice
Draw the same character three times: as a kid, on their best day and on their worst. Then a front, side and back view.
Stories and games
Need someone for a comic, a story or a tabletop game? Roll a few and keep the one you'd want to know more about.
Want more? OC ideas, the random animal generator for hybrid creatures, or people and character drawing ideas.
All the parts
Everything the generator can roll, part by part.
Who: people (18)
a retired pirate captain, a kid inventor, a grandma on roller skates, a night-shift baker, a lighthouse keeper, a mail carrier, a deep-sea diver, a street musician, a mountain guide, a beekeeper, a librarian, a circus acrobat, a detective, a chef, a teenage skateboarder, a farmer, a firefighter, a museum guard
Who: fantasy (18)
a young wizard, a knight in training, a forest elf, a mermaid, a dragon tamer, a fairy, a friendly troll, a dwarf blacksmith, a goblin merchant, a centaur messenger, a royal jester, a gentle giant, a gnome gardener, a potion maker, a unicorn, a cloud spirit, a small dragon, a sorcerer's apprentice
Who: animals (18)
a raccoon, a capybara, a hedgehog, an owl, a frog, a red panda, a bear, a mouse, a cat, a dog, a rabbit, a penguin, an axolotl, a crow, a badger, an otter, a tortoise, a lion
Who: sci-fi and heroes (17)
a robot, an android, an alien from a tiny planet, a space pilot, an astronaut, a time traveler, a cyborg mechanic, a starship cook, a moon miner, a hologram, a slightly mad scientist, a space pirate, an alien exchange student, a retired superhero, a superhero in training, a sidekick, a reformed supervillain
Who: spooky but cute (16)
a ghost, a vampire, a werewolf, a young witch, a zombie, a mummy, a skeleton, a pumpkin-headed scarecrow, a gargoyle, a bat, a monster from under the bed, a witch's cat, a ghost pirate, a yeti, a swamp monster, a will-o'-the-wisp
Personality traits (60)
brave, curious, shy, grumpy, cheerful, clumsy, clever, stubborn, kind, dramatic, sleepy, loyal, sneaky, bossy, gentle, fearless, nervous, proud, silly, polite, rebellious, patient, honest, mysterious, chatty, quiet, optimistic, gloomy, generous, competitive, forgetful, tidy, messy, adventurous, cautious, charming, awkward, wise, energetic, calm, hot-headed, playful, serious, dreamy, practical, creative, nosy, loud, thoughtful, sensible, bold, sweet, restless, cheeky, determined, easygoing, fussy, helpful, secretive, witty
Flaws (42)
scared of heights, always late, can't keep a secret, a sore loser, afraid of the dark, hopeless with directions, never finishes anything, easily distracted, too proud to ask for help, allergic to cats, a bit of a show-off, scared of water, can't say no, always hungry, terrible at lying, lost in daydreams, holds grudges, trusts everyone, trusts no one, hates getting dirty, very ticklish, a terrible singer who sings anyway, keeps everything, forgets names right away, afraid of birds, sneezes when nervous, overthinks everything, never admits being wrong, can't keep a plant alive, secretly afraid of spiders, too honest, always in a hurry, worries about everything, falls asleep anywhere, can't sit still, a picky eater, loses everything, laughs at the wrong moments, hates mornings, a little vain, jumps to conclusions, gets hiccups when excited
Hair (38)
curly silver hair, a shaved head, two long braids, a messy bun, spiky blue hair, a tall quiff, a bowl cut, wild red curls, a long ponytail, a mohawk, pigtails, a big afro, a buzz cut, a fringe that covers both eyes, long locs, rainbow hair, one giant curl, space buns, a fluffy cloud of white hair, a braided crown, slicked-back hair, a bald head and a big beard, a curly mustache, perfectly straight bangs, a high-top fade, wavy shoulder-length hair, hair full of twigs and leaves, glowing hair, hair that floats as if underwater, a top knot, cornrows, a shaggy mane, a pixie cut, a long silver beard, hair dyed at the tips, frizzy hair that's always messy, two little horns poking through their hair, a single pink streak
Outfits (44)
a patched-up explorer's coat, a cozy oversized sweater, a sparkly tracksuit, chef's whites, footed pajamas, a suit two sizes too big, overalls covered in paint, a raincoat and rain boots, a knitted cardigan, a long velvet cape, armor made of kitchen pans, a school uniform, a lab coat full of pockets, a hoodie with cat ears, a tuxedo with sneakers, a flowery summer dress, a sailor's uniform, a mechanic's jumpsuit, a fancy ball gown, a puffy winter jacket, a cowboy hat and boots, a wizard's robe covered in stars, a homemade superhero costume, a hiking outfit with a huge backpack, a pinstriped waistcoat, a poncho, a tutu and big boots, shining knight's armor, a spacesuit, a beekeeper's suit, a striped sailor shirt, a dinosaur onesie, an old-fashioned outfit from the 1920s, a long trench coat, a sweater vest and a bow tie, a hand-me-down jacket, a jacket covered in patches, a dress made of leaves, a royal robe, a sports jersey, a shirt with puffy sleeves, a cozy bathrobe, a uniform from a job they quit, clothes that don't match at all
Signature colors (35)
mustard yellow, teal, tomato red, lavender, mint green, navy blue, coral, plum, sky blue, forest green, rust orange, bubblegum pink, charcoal gray, lemon yellow, turquoise, burgundy, peach, olive green, cobalt blue, lilac, gold, silver, cream, chocolate brown, cherry red, sea green, sunset orange, periwinkle, black, white, every color at once, emerald green, violet, sandy beige, ice blue
Never without (47)
a pair of round glasses, a satchel full of maps, a scarf that's far too long, a tiny top hat, a pocket watch, a walking stick, a cat riding in their backpack, a camera, a sketchbook, a pair of headphones, an umbrella, a lucky coin, a magnifying glass, a key on a string, a bag of snacks, a notebook full of lists, a tool belt, a wooden sword, a lantern, a flower behind one ear, a bandage on their nose, a lunchbox, a ukulele, a pet snail, a houseplant in a pot, a map nobody else can read, a pair of goggles, an eyepatch, a big bunch of keys, a tiny dragon on one shoulder, a teacup, a skateboard, a crown that's slightly too big, a feather pen, a backpack covered in pins, a pair of roller skates, a giant wooden spoon, a jar of fireflies, a red balloon, a kite, a necklace with a mysterious stone, a walkie-talkie, a basket of apples, a pair of earrings that don't match, a little robot sidekick, a fishing rod, a compass that points the wrong way
Skills and powers (57)
can talk to birds, bakes the best bread in town, can turn invisible when holding their breath, can fly a few inches off the ground, never forgets a face, can fix anything with tape, can see in the dark, knows every star by name, can shrink to the size of a mouse, makes plants grow by singing to them, can breathe underwater, can read the minds of animals, can stop time for ten seconds, is the fastest runner in the land, can make it rain, speaks every language, can turn into a cat, draws things that come to life, can walk through walls, is incredibly strong, can control the wind, can teleport but never to the right place, can heal scrapes with a touch, always finds lost things, can talk to machines, brews potions that only sort of work, knows a song for every situation, can climb anything, glows in the dark, can make anyone laugh, can juggle eleven things at once, can solve any puzzle, can freeze things with a touch, can light candles with a snap, can see a few seconds into the future, tells the best stories, can bend metal, can grow as big as a house, can copy any voice, can tell when someone is sad, can stretch like rubber, can talk to ghosts, builds robots out of junk, can open any lock, never gets tired, never gets lost, can hear things from miles away, can change the color of anything they touch, can control water, knows every recipe in the world, can turn into mist, can tame any animal, is a master of disguise, can walk on clouds, can make snow fall indoors, can make light with their hands, remembers everything they've ever read
What they want (46)
to win the village pie contest, to find their way home, to see the ocean for the first time, to be taken seriously, to find a lost treasure, to make a real friend, to become a famous musician, to break a family curse, to open their own café, to win back a stolen crown, to fly, to learn real magic, to find out who they really are, to prove everyone wrong, to protect their little sibling, to discover a new kind of animal, to photograph a very rare bird, to build a rocket, to visit the moon, to have one quiet day, to finish a very long book, to become a knight, to win the big race, to throw the best party ever, to find their missing cat, to fix a mistake from long ago, to escape a boring life, to make their family proud, to grow the biggest pumpkin in the world, to map an unknown island, to cure their hiccups forever, to be famous, to retire somewhere sunny, to keep a promise, to return a library book that's 100 years late, to meet a real dragon, to find the perfect hat, to see snow, to make everyone in town smile, to get home before midnight, to solve the mystery of the missing socks, to find a home for every stray animal, to beat their rival at chess, to learn to dance, to find the end of the rainbow, to bring color back to their gray town
Where they live (46)
in a lighthouse on a stormy coast, in a treehouse village, above a bakery, on a houseboat, in a castle that's falling apart, in a tiny flat in a big city, on a space station, in a cottage in the woods, under a bridge, in a hollow tree, on a cloud, at the bottom of the sea, in a library that never closes, on a farm, in a desert town, on a train that never stops, in a snowy mountain village, in a candy shop, in a haunted mansion, on a pirate ship, in a giant teapot, inside a sleeping volcano, in a mushroom house, on the moon, in a city of robots, in a busy market town, in an old amusement park, in a greenhouse, on a tiny island, in a cave full of crystals, in a museum after closing time, in a circus wagon, in a windmill, in a giant bird's nest, in a floating city, in a garden shed, at a school for magic, in a jungle temple, in a sleepy seaside town, at the top of a skyscraper, in a toy shop, in a submarine, in an ice palace, in a cozy burrow, on a mountaintop, in a junkyard
Questions
about random characters
What is a random character generator?
A tool that rolls the pieces of a character for you: who they are, their personality and one flaw, their look, a skill or power, what they want and where they live. You draw the character it gives you, or use it as a starting point for your own.
How do I make an OC with it?
Roll until one part makes you smile, keep it, and roll the rest until the character feels like someone. Then change anything you like: an original character (OC) is yours, so the dice only get you started. Sketch them from the front, side and back so you can draw them the same way every time.
Can I keep some parts and reroll the others?
Yes. Tap Keep on any part, like the personality or the outfit, and Roll the dice changes only the others. Pick people, fantasy, animals, sci-fi and heroes, or spooky characters to choose who you get.
Is it like a character wheel?
It works like spinning a wheel for every part at once, without the waiting. Use it the same way for an OC challenge: everyone rolls, draws what they get and shares it.
Can my friends draw the same character?
Yes. Share gives you a link that opens the same character, so everyone can draw it in their own style and compare.
Is it free?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up and no ads.
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