How to use the Random Character Wheel
The Random Character Wheel gives you a character to draw, write or play. Here's how to pick a genre and build them out.
Quick start
- Choose Mixed, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure or Everyday.
- Spin. The wheel picks one character type.
- Give them a name, a goal and a problem, and you've got a story.
- Spin again for a sidekick or a rival.
Pick a genre
Choose Mixed, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure or Everyday. Sci-Fi is astronauts, androids and space pirates; Everyday is the barista, the detective and the mad scientist next door.
Build them out
- Spin a hair color and eye color for their look.
- Spin a job and an element for their backstory.
- Write one line of dialogue in their voice.
Your prompt
The card shows the character. Making a cast? Remove & spin again gives you a different character each time.
Great for
- Story writing and creative writing classes
- Character design practice
- Tabletop and role-play game ideas
- Drama and improv games
- Comic and animation projects
- Party guessing games
Customize everything else
This page uses the same wheel as the homepage, so all the usual options work here too. The full wheel guide explains each one with pictures:
FAQ
Can I use these characters in my own stories?
Yes. They're generic types, not existing characters.
How do I make a story from a character?
Spin a character, then decide what they want and what's in their way.
Can I add my own character types?
Yes. Type them into the list.
Is there a fantasy-only list?
Yes: choose Fantasy above the wheel.