Heroes, villains, creatures and mascots

AI character generator for stories, games and mascots

Describe any character, from a starship engineer to a swamp witch or a bakery mascot, and get finished character art in the style you name. Upload a sketch to steer the design.

  • Any genre
  • Any art style
  • Consistent with references
Up to 3 reference images (PNG, JPEG, WebP)
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At a glance

An AI character generator turns a written description into character art. On OC Generator you describe a character's role, look and style, or upload up to 3 reference images, and Seedream 4.5 draws them in 2K or 4K for 10 credits an image; Nano Banana 2 keeps an existing character consistent for 20 credits. Signing up is free; images use purchased credits.

Models
Seedream 4.5 (default) and Nano Banana 2
Price per image
10 credits with Seedream 4.5, 20 with Nano Banana 2
Cost in dollars
About $0.09–$0.12 per Seedream 4.5 image and $0.18–$0.25 per Nano Banana 2 image, by plan or pack; the smallest purchase is $4.99 for 400 credits
Sizes
2K or 4K with Seedream 4.5, 1K or 2K with Nano Banana 2
Aspect ratios
3:4, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9
Character types
People, fantasy folk, creatures, robots and mascots
Account
Free to sign up; images use purchased credits

Characters for every kind of project

  • 01

    Every genre

    Fantasy, science fiction, cozy slice of life, steampunk, gothic or superhero: name the setting and the outfit and props follow it.

  • 02

    People, creatures and mascots

    Generate humans, elves and orcs, talking animals, robots, monsters and brand mascots, each with a clear silhouette.

  • 03

    Style on request

    Anime, comic ink, watercolor, painterly concept art, pixel art, 3D render or flat vector; one style word changes the whole look.

  • 04

    Start from a sketch

    Upload up to 3 images, such as a rough sketch or a costume reference, and the model follows their shapes and colors.

  • 05

    A consistent cast

    Keep a character recognizable across scenes with Nano Banana 2 and an uploaded picture, so the same cast can appear throughout a comic or a game.

How to generate a character

  1. 01

    Write the character

    Role, look, outfit, props and art style in one or two sentences.

  2. 02

    Choose the model and shape

    3:4 or 9:16 for full-body art, 1:1 for avatars, 16:9 for scenes; 2K or 4K with Seedream 4.5.

  3. 03

    Generate variations

    Make up to 4 versions per run, keep the best and refine one detail at a time.

What an AI character generator does

An AI character generator draws a character from a description. Instead of picking from preset parts, you write what the character is like, and an image model turns the words into a picture: face, outfit, pose, light and background.

It is a quick way to explore a design before you draw it yourself or commission an artist, to give a story or tabletop game a visual cast, or to make a mascot for a stream or a small brand.

Character generator or character creator?

A character creator usually means a builder where you adjust sliders and pick parts, as in many games. A character generator invents the image for you from a prompt. OC Generator is a generator: you describe, it draws, and you refine with words or reference images.

It makes images only. Names, backstories and game statistics are yours to write; put the visible parts of them, such as a scar, a uniform or a lucky charm, into the prompt.

Make a character that stands out

Character designers come back to the same few rules:

  • A readable silhouette: one big shape, such as a wide hat, a long coat or a tail.
  • A limited palette: two main colors and one accent.
  • One signature item that tells a story, like a cracked lantern or a patched scarf.
  • An expression and pose that show personality, not a neutral stance.
  • Wear and tear on clothes and gear, so the character looks lived in.

Characters for stories and games

Writers use generated art to keep a cast in mind while drafting, game masters hand portraits to players, and indie developers rough out party members and enemies before the final art. For a recurring character, save the best image and upload it whenever you need them again.

Seedream 4.5 vs Nano Banana 2 for characters

Both models draw characters from text and accept reference images. Pick by the job.

Seedream 4.5Nano Banana 2
Best forNew designs and final artKeeping an existing character the same
Resolution here2K or 4K1K or 2K
Reference imagesUp to 3Up to 3
Images per runUp to 4Up to 4
Credits per image1020
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AI character generator FAQ

Which model should I use for a new character?

Start with Seedream 4.5 at 10 credits: it draws detailed new designs and outputs 2K or 4K. Use Nano Banana 2 at 20 credits once you have an image you like and want that same character in new poses or scenes.

Is this AI character generator free?

Creating an account is free, but generating images is not: each image uses purchased credits, 10 with Seedream 4.5 and 20 with Nano Banana 2. There are no free trial credits.

Can it generate a character from a picture?

Yes, from drawings. Upload up to 3 images, such as a sketch, a costume reference or an earlier character image, and describe what to make. Turning photos of real people into characters is not allowed.

Can it write a backstory too?

No. OC Generator makes images only. Write your character's name and backstory yourself, then put the key visual details from it into the prompt.

What sizes can I download?

Seedream 4.5 images come in 2K or 4K, up to 4096 pixels on the long side; Nano Banana 2 images in 1K or 2K. Five shapes are offered: 3:4, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9.

Generate your first character

Sign up free, add credits and describe the character you have in mind.

Last updated October 29, 2026

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