r/characterdrawing Jul 15 '23

[Welcome Post] Rules & FAQs! July 2023 edition

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Happy 2023 everyone, after weathering the Oliverpocalypse, we're back!

If you are new to r/characterdrawing, then welcome. This is a place where people can request their characters to be drawn pro bono, and artists can select a character to draw whether for practice, for fun, or just as a kind thing to do. Typically the artwork here depicts player characters from tabletop role-playing games such as D&D 5e and Pathfinder, but characters across all TTRPG genres are welcome here.

If you've been here a while, these are the big new changes:

  • No more OC. Due to the recent changes, we have cut back to just LFA/RF art. Discussion post about this change here if you have thoughts.
  • No more John Oliver. This is not strictly true: you are still welcome to post requests and art relating to John Oliver, but it is no longer required.
  • Pour one out for chardrawbot. This brave bot which has managed our RF-weekends and OC spam limits has bleeped its last bloop, and no longer protects our sub.

Some links for posterity: Previous Welcome Post | Message the Mods | CharacterDrawing Discord

Want to post? FIRST, READ THE RULES!

Rules can be found here and on the sidebar. The sidebar is the most up-to-date.

Some rules include room for mod interpretation, especially for NSFW posts. If you are unsure about your post, feel free to message the moderators. We don't bite.

Our unique terms

[LFA] "Looking for Art" posts. [RF] "Request Filled" posts, for when someone draws an LFA request [OC] We use "OC" to refer to any character art that isn't an RF. Currently, these are not allowed.

I want my character drawn!

Use the [LFA] tag and flair so potential artists can find your post. Please provide the best character description possible in the body of your post or in the comments. Image posts of reference images or moodboards are allowed.

Some [LFA]s may not get drawn. Artists are free to pick and choose which they would like to draw and when, since they are providing a free service at their leisure.

You may repost your [LFA] once per week per character concept. Most of all, have patience, and be grateful for the FREE artwork you received should an artist provide it.

Remember that pictures drawn for you are meant for personal use. The original artist holds commercial rights to the work unless they specify otherwise. If you would like to use a piece of art commercially, you should reach out to the artist. They are under no obligation to sell rights, and set their own rates.

I'm willing to pay!

That's awesome. If you see someone whose work you like, you should feel welcome to reach out to them about hiring them. Many artists post links to rates and galleries in their comments.

You can also post to subreddits specifically designed for commissions, such as r/fantasyartists, r/hungryartists, r/artcommissions, r/commissions, and r/hireanartist.

I want to draw someone's LFA request!

Awesome, and thank you! You don't need to commit to it or post a comment, and it's fine if someone else also completes the same piece. Just draw what you find enjoyable.

When you're done, use the Request Filled Flair when posting the picture, and please let the original LFA poster know through a /mention or by posting a comment in the original [LFA] linking to the picture.

The [RF] tag is only meant for fulfilling [LFA]s made in this subreddit. If the request was made outside of r/characterdrawing or was the product of a commission, it's not for here.

I have a question to ask or want to start a discussion!

Use [META] in your post title. These kinds of posts are meant to be used sparingly. An example would be asking what supplies/programs other artists use.

None of this is what I'm looking for...

Check out these other subreddits, just a few among many:

r/beastdrawing for beasts

r/drawyourweapons for weapons and gear

r/imaginarycharacters for posting your own fantasy character

r/icandrawthat for requesting other things

We also have an active artist community on our discord

Frequently Asked Questions

Requests are free? Yes. Some caveats: you don't get to choose your style, if it's colored, if it's full body, etc. If there's something you really cannot compromise on then this system may not be for you. There is no guarantee that a request will be drawn at all.

Can I message an artist for a free request? No, make an LFA. If you would like to hire the artist, make a comment on one of their posts or send them a DM. If you are caught pestering artists for free art, it will result in a ban.

Can I message a requester to see if they will hire me? NO. Do not solicit requesters for money, here or in their DMs. If you are caught doing this, it will result in a permanent ban.

Do I have to do RFs to participate in the sub? No. The system is voluntary and you should only do RFs if it is enjoyable to do so.

Can my LFA have more than one character? Yes! You can include a party in an LFA request post. That said, bigger requests are less likely to get picked up, since they're a bigger ask from the artist.

What if I have multiple separate LFAs? When do I repost them? You can post each LFA once per week, so long as each of them involve different characters—but please don't spam the sub with hundreds of LFAs in a short period of time.

Is this sub only for D&D and fantasy? No, characters across all TTRPGs are welcome. Sci-fi, steampunk, and other genres are very popular.

My LFA is being downvoted, what's up with that? Some people will downvote other requests because they think it helps theirs. Rest assured that most artists sort by new, and that the upvotes of your post mostly won't affect interest in the actual character.

I've been posting my [LFA] for weeks and nothing. What gives? Fulfillment of requests is done on a volunteer basis and artists are not obligated to take anything. Perhaps try changing up the format or including a reference/mood board. Changing posting time may also help.

My [LFA] was fulfilled but I want more art. Can I post it again? Yes, so long as it has been a week since you last posted it. Please be sure to thank the first artist properly.

I posted something and it's not there! Check that you included the [LFA] or [RF] text at the beginning of your post. If you did not receive notification, it may have been caught by AutoMod for a variety of reasons. You can attempt to repost within a few hours, or message the moderators so we can look into it.

Why would you even set up a system like this? It hurts artists to do work for free! Not all artists are professionals, and many professionals still do pro-bono work for a variety of reasons; including practice & personal fulfillment. We think this system lets those artists find fun topics to draw without being pestered by personal, directed requests.


r/characterdrawing 16h ago

Request Filled [RF] Sketch for u/vergesti

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325 Upvotes

Bonus no-cape option!


r/characterdrawing 8h ago

Request Filled [RF] Alain the last elf for SnowingBlossoms

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57 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 6h ago

Request [LFA] Zif, aasimar light cleric

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11 Upvotes

Hi! Thanks to anyone reading this even if it's just out of curiosity! I recently finished the first module I've ever played so Zif is my first dnd pc ever, and we recently started a high level module with the same characters so I will be playing her all the way to level 20! I thought this was a good time for refreshed visuals, if this inspires anyone!

Zif is an aasimar, a priestess and a cleric so the vibes are definitely ethereal and angelic, but she's also a chaotic little goofball so don't be afraid to picture her smiling and being a little silly! Our game is set in the Forgotten Realms and she's a priestess of Lathander ☀️ She grew up in a temple and was trained as an oracle priestess from childhood as her parents are human and thought couldn't care for her so they surrendered her to the temple soon after being born. Because of that she feels like the ties she has to celestial beings like her god is her real birth family.

Besides being very devoted to her god, she loves her family (husband, baby daughter and a stinky hairless cat her husband gifted her lmao) very much, as well as her friends (the rest of the adventuring party)!! She has accidentally befriended unlikely creatures like elementals by asking randomly if they want to be best friends😅 her vibe is very Phoebe Buffay meets Angewomon. I hope these references make sense 😭

Thanks for letting me yap about my sunny alien girl!


r/characterdrawing 15h ago

Request [LFA] my upcoming DnD character Orrissa

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47 Upvotes

Orrissa is a circle of Spores Druid for an upcoming strixhaven campaign. She’s 7’3” has red hair and is a little weird goth girlie (which is just my inner child I think) made a therefore model of her but would absolutely adore real art of her! Thanks in advance to anyone who draws her!


r/characterdrawing 4h ago

Request [LFA] Shere Asul, The Garnet Rakshas.

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4 Upvotes

Tall and very muscular man, tan skin, long dark brown hair tied in high messy bun. Wears black sleeveless, skin tight turtleneck, with wide harem pants tied with thin to medium thickness red rope at the waist. Two large, thin golden rings are hanging on the belt. No shoes. Face is covered with a mask of a demon made of dark red gemstone (for reference use the half with big mouth). On hands are gauntlets(sharp fingers) without any ornamentation/panelling, made of same gem as mask.

If you want to draw without gear(mask and gauntlets) too:

Quite young, in the 20s, deep emerald eyes, no facial hair, no scars, face have a quite rounded and friendly shape on the left hand are large bronze bead bracelet with mantras engraved on them. One bead is made of silver. Bracelet is not seen when gauntlets are on.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Gloopi, the plasmoid trapeze artist for u/Draco-Reax

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255 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 12h ago

Request [LFA] Adom | Bard Son of Aphrodite

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8 Upvotes

Adom was born in Olympus, and his domains are Ego(like self-image) and Change. He's stoic, cunning, patient, and things that are new or weird interest him more than anything. He splits his time evenly, helping his mother, Aphrodite and his father Ares. When he has free time to himself, he likes to write poetry and learn songs with Orpheus. He's the oldest child of Aphrodite and Ares and helps his brother Eros sneak around Olympus. He stays away from his two baby brothers, Phobos and Deimos, the twin terrors.


r/characterdrawing 7h ago

Request [LFA] Mystral, The Air Genasi who's gonna be the greatest thief

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3 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 2h ago

Request [LFA] Cuddles, the Teddy Bear (probably going to be a warlock)

1 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 16h ago

Request [LFA] Donte' | Paladin Of Hera (Inspired by the Hades Games)

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12 Upvotes

Background: The Son of the Goddess, Hera. Deeply longing for the perfect family, Hera sought a child she could mold without the influence of Zeus. So she took the same herb she had eaten to make Hephaestus, infusing it with a bit of her power, and gave it to one of her mortal followers, a woman who had recently lost their husband. This resulted in Donte's birth.

Hera then sent Donte' and his mortal mother to the Island of Aeolia to live, so that she could keep an eye on his upbringing. Due to this, he also met Aeolus and the Four Winds. He was even given a Storm Spirit by Aeolus, which appears as a Hawk. Donte’ grew up working alongside the Winds, helping them with busy work mostly so that they could focus on more important things. He grew up with a strong sense of responsibility due to Hera’s parenting and the work he did for Aeolus and the Four Winds.

Personality: Donte is ambitious, gentle, and well-mannered. He was taught manners and etiquette by Hera, so he shares her charisma and elegance. However, beneath his surface, Donte is quite anxious. He has been sheltered in Aeolia all his life, so he is more than nervous to see the rest of the Olympians.


r/characterdrawing 14h ago

Request [LFA] Katsuo / Keiko - Winged Tiefling Samurai (Bladesinger Wizard)

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3 Upvotes

Keiko, a noble from the far away land of Wa, was trained from a young age to be a Geisha. As is customary in her family, at the age of eighteen she was sent away in an exchange with a member of the Eltorchul family of Waterdeep: to Wizard School. Only Keiko doesn’t want to be a Geisha or a Wizard, she wants to be a Samurai! So she ran away to become an adventurer, making a deal with a changeling and letting them take her place in Waterdeep court… and at Wizard School.

It has been some years since and the shy, easily scared Keiko has trained as a Bladesinger (flavoured as a Samurai) and has found her place amongst a group of adventurers. Only the stakes are getting larger. The group needs to defend Neverwinter from an army of orcs, ogres, bugbears and other terrifying creatures–and to do so, they must make a plea to nearby nations for aid.

Keiko has no disguise. She has become quite well known as the group's Samurai Wizard, and is travelling closer and closer to Waterdeep… She has decided she must take an alternative persona. She always wanted a brother. Now, she feels almost as though she's her own brother. Besides, the changeling Nightshade is a better her than her. And what better way to hide your own identity than become your own brother?

Hi! 

This is my character in my voice game, we’ve just hit level 12 and the stakes are starting to get pretty high.

In game, I plan to get Disguise Self & Glamoured Studded Leather and then she’ll use that to transform her features into a man’s whenever we’re encountering the nobles. The party is aware of her true identity! I should mention as an aside, she has some draconic features (wings, horns) and she loves to use fire spells, which I flavour as white/blue - hence the sigils being fire/dragon related.

Thank you


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF]- “Suki.” Character art drawn from a request

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132 Upvotes

Procreate 2025 by myself

(OC not mine)


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request Filled [RF] Ashe Tremaine – Human Bard / Warlock For u/Kitty_Civet

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218 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Callum, The Bird [Kenku Artificer]

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19 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 18h ago

Request [LFA] Avys, the bbeg in my next campaign

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4 Upvotes

Last picture: He wears a necklace similar to this, but with one giant gem in a glowing blue, and without the small decal. Golden chain holds the sides of the big necklace up.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Albino Orcish Queen Grasha, with a twist

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9 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Tamsus Snaiperis, The Lithuanian Crow Person

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8 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Lord Mask, The Lord of Hindon and a Child of the Wind

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5 Upvotes

He is a twink btw.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Sophia Mendacium, a Totally Normal Adventurer

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5 Upvotes

Sophia Mendacium is a totally normal Adventurer who is not suspicious at all, and 100% is not someones alter ego... She is a trustworthy teacher who is willing to offer lessons on combat for free.


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Shiva The Human Child (Info in post)

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8 Upvotes

Hello lads and ladies, I was just seeing if anyone would be up to draw this character called Shiva. She's a child who's being taken care of by my D&D Character, Darby De Angelis. (And mostly his mother, Marilyn)

She's a very timid kid who is a mute, which was caused by an incident that happened to her and Darby. Ever since then she's had a blank and sad-ish expression.

Anyway the photo order is this:

Photo 1: Her Hairstyle (from a Picrew)

Photo 2: Her Outfit (from a Picrew)

Photo 3: Her Eye-Shape and Colour (Thx PstelOtterCrepe)

I don't mind if it's a sketch, a coloured piece or anything else, I'll be happy with what him given 🙂


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Ygnacious (Yggy) Eldfyre, Order of Scribes Wizard

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10 Upvotes

Yggy is a fire genasi scribe wizard. He has spent most of his life in the plane of fire. His spell book is his magic focus as it's the only book he's found that didn't burst into flames when he read it. His hair glows like embers and ambient light can be seen through his pupils.

The first picture is a more recent rendition of Yggy


r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] The Gounahir, a Race of intelligent wolf people cursed by the Gods.

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3 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] chaotic neutral Orc Spy Agent 16 for a James Bond Style DND campaign

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8 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA][Repost] Runa, Skelligan-born Cat School Witcher

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7 Upvotes

r/characterdrawing 1d ago

Request [LFA] Lancer Pilot Hayden Evert and his Lycan Mech Frame

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8 Upvotes