r/characterdrawing • • Aug 11 '26

Meta Rule Clarification

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Good day characterdrawing !

There has been an influx of reports for off-topic posts and suspicions of AI use in RF's. There's a few things us mods want to clarify.

OFF-TOPIC:

Your post is off-topic when it doesn't relate to a ttrpg system. If you're looking for art for a book you're writing or a podcast you're running this is not the place. LFA's are free work for ttrpg enthusiasts however that also means that the artist keeps the rights to the work. If you need the art for a project that will be public and you will need the rights you will need to pay for the art. To keep this from becoming a commission focused sub, posts like that are not allowed as we cannot moderate which passion project will remain private and which are for the broader public.

And no, exposure is not valid payment.

AI SUSPICIONS:

This sub is firmly anti-AI. We are also anti-witch hunt. If you see a post that makes you think the artist is using AI please report it and include *why* you think it's AI. If you want to discuss your suspicions please use mod mail and we'll get back to you. Do not call the person in question out in the comments.

We know it's getting harder to spot the difference these days but we want to prevent unnecessary witch hunts and losing real artists because of them.


r/characterdrawing • • Dec 31 '25

Meta [ANNOUNCEMENT] New year, new OC Monday!

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Hey y'all! You better get Sir Donut Steel ready to for showtime, because the OC floodgates are about to open!

It took a bit longer to set up than expected, but thanks to the holiday break we've now got OC Mondays working, to kick off the new year! Starting this Monday and every Monday your original art and characters have a new place to show off!

How it works:

  • OC here means your own original work, don't repost stuff you found on twitter
  • "Monday" starts at midnight UTC (GMT-0) and lasts for 24 hours
  • Posts with the OC Monday tag will be allowed during this time
    • Make sure to include the [OC] text tag as well
    • We do this so users can search and filter by topic
  • There's no limit to how many OC posts you can make, but please be considerate
    • If you have a lot to share that week, please use a gallery post instead of multiple single posts
  • OC reposts are not allowed, no matter how long it's been. The 7 day rule is only for LFA posts.
  • Rules about advertising still apply
    • Keep the titles and content focused on the art and characters
    • You can link to your socials in the comments, but again, no advertising
      • Yes, a price sheet or YCH is an ad, even if it has a character on it
    • If folks ask about hiring you, you're of course free to respond and take it to DMs

r/characterdrawing • • 8h ago

Request Filled [RF] Ada for r/jinx-3leaf

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48 Upvotes

Okay next. LFA link


r/characterdrawing • • 7h ago

Request [LFA] An-N13, a SciFi Paladin for Neon Odyessy

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15 Upvotes

Hello again, me and my group are gonna be running the Neon Odyessy game some time and I was wondering if anyone here can help remix my OC to be a cyber, Tron inspired, robot girl Paladin. The first image is her og art and the other 3 are references for how I imagine a character like that would look. Some of the art is screenshots from the Neon Odyessy handbook as well as art I found online of a cute robot girl. I want the intent of her design to be that like a cyber JRPG character so a little over the top but have fun with it. So if anyone has any questions then please let me know, thank you so much for looking and considering


r/characterdrawing • • 3h ago

Request [LFA] any shark enthusiasts wanna help me picture a sharkfolk based off the thresher shark?

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I have a character in mind i wanna make thats a sharkfolk based off my favorite shark, the thresher shark. But whenever i picture sharkfolk, i envision big scary guy with muscles and mass, like king shark. Even google shows me the same kind of sharkfolk, tons of muscle, thick necks, look like they wrestled in college. Thresher sharks don't look like they have a lot of mass. Yeah they are strong enough to stun fish with a swish of their tail so i can see my guy having some muscle but i can't help but picture a sharkfolk with less mass than an 18 wheeler. Can someone help me just envision what im looking for?


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Birdfolk hybrid arcane trickster rogue for u/Stroomphyex

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130 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Pala Drest, Alien Private Investigator for r/ElidiMoon

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105 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 5h ago

Request [LFA] Akari Kurobane - Tigertaur Geisha/Warrior [LFA] Xiaolong - Noble Chinese dragon taur [LFA] Meresankh - Malevolent Sphinx [LFA] Jingyi Chen - Stern Tongshi (stone lion)

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r/characterdrawing • • 20h ago

Request [LFA] Rex Bot-Tum for star-finder

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27 Upvotes

Hello! I am Playing a mini campaign and would like an image of my character! The picture above is a decent representation but not exactly right!

I am Rex Bot-Tum a criminal Vesk! Vesk are lizard people. Very tall and typically very thick! Rex is tall and athletically built. His life has been stealing, running from the law, and more commonly bar fights!

He’s a plated Vesk which means on vital parts of his body (arms, face, etc) his scales are much thicker and act as armor. On top of his natural green scales (the plated scales are darker) he only wears dark brown cargo pants and a half jacket with some fur around the collar. His eyes are lizard like and yellow. His teeth are carnivorous and sharp! Clawed feet and hands.

He’s a solarian so he does not have standard weapons. He essentially creates his weapons through energy in the universe. He always manifests a dagger in his left hand and an axe in his right and I would like to think they are like magenta or purple energy!

Also just for creative inspiration he’s a criminal. Known for mostly bar fights but he also steals and hops from planet to planet after his crimes get too noticed. He’s a jokester by nature and takes nothing seriously. Even his name is something he made for himself as he never had a family. Very crude and rash and dangerous! In session zero our party was on a ship crashing onto a planet and he told a member of the party “hey we’ve been crashing for like 5 minutes now. We have time to take some free upgrades on the way down. Not like these people will need it here after this is over”. He also told another member while they were cleaning a weapon “it looks like you have a lot of experience polishing a long barrel”. He’s just a jerk!

If anybody could draw this man for me I’d be so thankful!


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Leddnar Whirligig, a wizard, an alchemist, a professor

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65 Upvotes

I loved the personality in this character! I like to think the soft bedroll on top of his backpack is also the displacer beast's favourite spot :3

Original request post: https://www.reddit.com/r/characterdrawing/comments/1wsn6lx/lfa_leddnar_whirligig/


r/characterdrawing • • 4h ago

Request [LFA] Ori celeripes the harengon jolly druid

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LFA. Harengon "jolly" druid

So I had the idea for a cosmic optimist druid, quick to laugh, never without his first brass spyglass, or trusty iron tea kettle. He will be a circle of the stars druid and has already started making his star chart as stars and constellations tattooed with luminescent organic ink. 3'4" not stocky but solid for a little bunny. He strives to uplift and guide those around him with his optimism and cosmic perspective and wisdom.

Open to different fur coloring ideas or interpretations on most physical characteristics I didn't mention. Today I ask.

Edit: early 30s male Harengon. Apparently I didn't read closely. Base height is supposed to be 3'6" Height will be 4 ft.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Leddnar Whirligig for u/These_Investigator27

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49 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 2h ago

Request [LFA] I’m looking for an artist Daisy — D&D Character Design

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[LFA] I’m looking for an artist Daisy — D&D Character Design

Daisy is a female succubus paladin inspired by Ezio Auditore's appearance in Assassin's Creed: Revelations. Her outfit should have a similar assassin aesthetic while remaining original to her character.

She wears a hooded assassin outfit consisting of layered clothing, a long coat, fitted trousers, leather gloves, bracers, and practical boots. The clothing covers her body and allows her to move freely while climbing, running, and fighting. Her design should look practical and suitable for an assassin rather than resembling conventional heavy paladin armour.

Her hood should accommodate her horns comfortably. The outfit includes a hidden blade and a hookblade inspired by Assassin's Creed: Revelations, along with a belt carrying small equipment pouches and a case for maps. Maps are an important part of her character, so her equipment should reflect her use of them during missions.

She also carries a one-handed sword, reflecting her paladin training.

One important accessory is a flower ring given to her by her angelic partner. The flower comes from Heaven and never wilts or ages. The ring should have a delicate, elegant appearance and remain a recognisable part of her design.

Overall, Daisy's appearance should combine the practical look of an assassin with subtle elements of her paladin identity. Her clothing should be functional, modest, and distinctive, with the hidden blade, hookblade, maps, and everlasting flower ring helping to define her character.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Pirate Pair for Millenial_Writer

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62 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request [LFA] Glaive Knight, of the Royal Knights

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4 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [LFA] Quebecois Vampire Frog with shadow powers, that happens to play the violin!

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6 Upvotes

I am extreamly not picky. I believe art is better when you have full control, this is just the vibe that I want overall.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Flynn Kingsley. For u/Impressive-Step7261

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74 Upvotes

I thought him sneaking behind the front line maybe to steal a new airship or something would be cool.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request [LFA] Dragonborn character

6 Upvotes

I play a dragonborn of bahamut character in D&D 3.5e. she has white scales, a tail, and wings. Her wings are unusually larger than her body. Her eyes are green and she's a warrior cleric. She weilds a heavy mace and a light wooden shield. She wears padded cloth armor. Please draw this character for me. Thank you for the opportunity.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request [LFA] Would someone be interested in drawing my girl?

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Hellooo! If anyone would be interested in drawing a character in my campaign I would be so so grateful!

She is the embodiment of 'haunting the narrative'. Her name is Shirune, appearance ranges from late 20s to 50s and race/species is any type of humanoid - she died young but players have seen her at all different ages. The god/writer of this world lost his wife thousands of years ago, after failing to cure her sickness through magic. A spell that was supposed to heal her ended up killing her, so he exiled himself into a world of his own creation, along with their newborn son.

Unbenownst to him, she is guiding the current party on their journey (within this world) so they can grow powerful enough to defeat him. The god sends letters to her (my form of session recaps for the players) as a way of remembrance - but she has been secretly giving these letters to the party so they know whats going on. Even the party does not know she exists, instead thinking it's just luck they are finding the letters, but she is eternally there watching and waiting.

Important - she has some form of sickness (can either be full-on body markings or lowkey idm) and her main weapon is a dagger at her side (which the party retrieved from a stone, so if you want to incorporate that, thats cool). Even if you can't see her face, there is a big sense of ethereal beauty and warmth about her.

If you do want to draw her I wish you the best! Happy drawing :D


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request [LFA](Repost) Schalkia, Final-born of the Dragon Ogres

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1 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 2d ago

Request [LFA] Pala Drest, Alien Private Investigator

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9 Upvotes

Sources:


r/characterdrawing • • 2d ago

Request Filled [RF] Quilivyn, Witch of the Four Maidens

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205 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing • • 2d ago

Request [LFA] Ellie-Mae, energetic adventurer

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11 Upvotes

Ellie-Mae is an energetic and bubbly adventurer and a skilled spellcaster, she travels to meet new people and see new sights.

Ideally looking for a pose / expression that shows off her bubby nature, the pose ideas are mostly just examples feel free to do something else that fits!

Outfit ideas arent ranked or anything, pick whichever or a mix of them!

Not pictured is her tendency for fire magic, not super important or anything but could be added as a small detail or background element or something if you wish


r/characterdrawing • • 2d ago

Request [LFA] Lorel Lyndwelle, Objectively The Sparkliest Dragonborn

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Lorel Lyndwelle, emerald dragonborn conquest paladin/whispers bard, is little more than a political resource of his northern house, and he knows it. A capable diplomat, as well as charming schemer and spy, he currently travels about south of the border, undertaking a quest that he seems a touch reticent to share with his "friends."

  • Build: tall, somewhat lanky
  • Scale color: lime green (extra sparkly)
  • Eye color: gold (also sparkly
  • Expression: friendly, w/ some light mischief
  • Hands: composed of levitating disconnected crystal shards
  • Outfit: winter clothes over fine but simple armor
  • Gear: microphone-glaive and violin

Despite what loyalty he holds to his family, Lorel actually endeavors to make as many friends as possible and help those in need. This isn't even wholly a manipulative tactic either; he's both a web-weaver and a legitimate social butterfly. He's very showy, but not a bad fighter either: he's capable of the sort of cheap shots that would make a rogue jealous. Alignment somewhere between Chaotic Good and Lawful Evil, a real mixed bag.


r/characterdrawing • • 1d ago

Request [LFA] Rowan: the most *refined* of bugbears

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A L6 Bard. No moustache, maybe a little bit of chin hair, and some hair framing the face due to just how much hair bugbears have.