Random character generator

Get a ready-made character idea with a species, a job, a personality, an outfit, a quirk and a goal. Lock the parts you like and reroll the rest until you want to draw it.

How to use the character generator

Press New character to get a full character idea.
Keep the parts you like and reroll the others.
Do three quick silhouette sketches before adding details.
Copy the idea and save it with your drawing so you remember who they are.

Character design prompts to try

a nervous wizard who runs a bakery
a retired knight who now grows tomatoes
a frog mail carrier with a soggy bag
a robot librarian who whispers too loudly
a ghost who is afraid of the dark
a mushroom spirit who sells umbrellas
a tiny dragon who guards a sock drawer
a snail racer with a rocket on its shell
a goblin chef famous for fancy soups
a moth who works as a lighthouse keeper
a cloud sprite who can't stop raining
an elf detective with a magnifying glass
a raccoon who returns everything it borrows
a giant who knits tiny sweaters
an astronaut cat on her first mission
a scarecrow who loves birds
a teapot spirit who tells fortunes
a fox who runs a lost-and-found shop
a sleepy bear who works the night shift
a pirate who gets seasick
an owl teacher with too many pencils
a crystal creature who hates the sun
a candle spirit who is scared of wind
a yeti who runs a hot cocoa stand
a beetle courier on a tiny bicycle
a mermaid who wants to try hiking
a skeleton who loves dancing
a hedgehog florist with a soft spot for cacti
an alien tourist with a camera
a princess who fixes engines

From a random idea to a finished character

Start with the silhouette. Fill in a rough shape in solid black and ask if you could recognize the character from the shape alone. A long scarf, big boots or a backpack bigger than the body make a silhouette memorable.

Next, think about shape language. Round shapes feel friendly and soft, squares feel strong and steady, and triangles feel sharp, quick or sneaky. A shy but brave baker might be mostly round with one bold triangle, like a pointed hat.

Choosing colors

Pick one main color, one supporting color and one small accent. Warm colors like orange and red feel energetic, while blues and greens feel calm. Use the accent on the thing that matters most, such as the quirk or the sidekick.

Show personality, not just looks

Draw the character doing their quirk, like talking to plants.
Make a sheet of three facial expressions: happy, worried and surprised.
Give the outfit a story. Patches, stains and pins tell people where the character has been.
Add the sidekick next to them to show scale and mood.

Need a setting for your character? Pair them with an idea from the fantasy drawing ideas list or a creature from the random animal generator.

Keep going

Questions

What is an OC?

OC stands for original character, a character you invent yourself rather than one from an existing story. The generator gives you a starting point to make your own.

Can I use the characters for my own art or stories?

Yes. The ideas are random combinations, so anything you make from them is yours.

How do I make a character design unique?

Give them one strong visual hook, like an oversized coat or a glowing sidekick, and one personality detail that shows in their pose or face.

Are the characters kid-friendly?

Yes. Every species, job, quirk and goal is family-friendly, so the generator works well in classrooms.