# AI character generator for stories, games and mascots

> 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.

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.

## At a glance

- **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

- Any genre
- Any art style
- Consistent with references

[Generate a character](https://ocgenerator.app/create)

## Characters for every kind of project

- **Every genre**: Fantasy, science fiction, cozy slice of life, steampunk, gothic or superhero: name the setting and the outfit and props follow it.
- **People, creatures and mascots**: Generate humans, elves and orcs, talking animals, robots, monsters and brand mascots, each with a clear silhouette.
- **Style on request**: Anime, comic ink, watercolor, painterly concept art, pixel art, 3D render or flat vector; one style word changes the whole look.
- **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.
- **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. **Write the character**: Role, look, outfit, props and art style in one or two sentences.
2. **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. **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.


## Keep going

- [OC maker](https://ocgenerator.app/): Design your own original character from a description.
- [Character reference sheets](https://ocgenerator.app/character-reference-sheet): Turnarounds and expression sheets for a finished design.
- [DnD character art](https://ocgenerator.app/dnd-character-art): Portraits for tabletop heroes and villains.
- [Random character generator](https://ocgenerator.app/random-character-generator): Let free roll tables pick the traits.

## Seedream 4.5 vs Nano Banana 2 for characters

| | Seedream 4.5 | Nano Banana 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best for | New designs and final art | Keeping an existing character the same |
| Resolution here | 2K or 4K | 1K or 2K |
| Reference images | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Images per run | Up to 4 | Up to 4 |
| Credits per image | 10 | 20 |
| Made by | ByteDance Seed | Google |

## Pricing for character art

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 1,000 credits
- Pro: $24.99 / month, 2,800 credits
- Small: $4.99, 400 credits
- Large: $14.99, 1,300 credits

## 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 2026-10-29_