Random Character Generator

One click, one brand-new character: a portrait, a name, a personality and a story hook. Keep what you like, reroll the rest.

How it works

  1. Pick a genre, or leave everything on random. Fantasy, sci-fi, modern, horror, school life, cozy, post-apocalyptic and more.
  2. Roll. You get a full character: portrait, name, age, role, appearance, three personality traits, a goal, a fear and a short backstory.
  3. Lock and reroll. Love the name but not the outfit? Lock the name and reroll only the parts you want to change.
  4. Save it. Keep your favorites in My Characters, download the art, or open the character in the Character Creator to refine every detail.

What you can randomize

  • Genre and setting: fantasy kingdom, space station, small town, haunted school
  • Role: hero, villain, mentor, rival, sidekick, shopkeeper, mysterious stranger
  • Species: human, elf, android, spirit, beast-folk, monster
  • Look: hair, eyes, build, outfit, a signature accessory
  • Personality: traits, a strength, a flaw, quirks
  • Story: goal, fear, secret and a one-paragraph backstory
  • Art style: anime, cartoon, semi-realistic, chibi, painterly

Ways to use random characters

  • Writing prompts. Roll three characters and drop them into the same scene.
  • Drawing practice. Draw one random character a day to break out of your usual designs.
  • Tabletop and roleplay. Generate NPCs on the spot when players wander off the map.
  • Game jams and prototypes. Fill a cast in minutes with consistent-looking concept art.
  • Party games and icebreakers. Everyone rolls a character and introduces them in character.

Text only or with art

Want just the profile? The OC Generator writes random characters without artwork, which is faster and uses fewer credits. For a specific style, try the Anime Character Creator or the Chibi Maker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a random character generator?

It's a tool that invents a complete character for you at random: a name, appearance, personality and backstory. This one also draws a portrait of the character.

Is the random character generator free?

You can try it free. New accounts get 10 credits, and each roll with artwork uses 2 credits. Text-only characters in the OC Generator cost less.

Can I keep part of a character and reroll the rest?

Yes. Lock any field, such as the name, species or art style, and only the unlocked parts change when you roll again.

Can I use random characters in my stories and games?

Yes. Characters you generate are yours to use in stories, art, roleplay and games. See our Terms of Service for details.

Are the characters original?

Yes. Every character is generated from scratch and is not copied from an existing book, game or show.

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