CharGen

Hello, fellow Dungeon Masters and D&D fans! I’m excited to share a bit about CharGen and how it helps me make amazing character art for my campaigns. In D&D, I love bringing characters to life, but I don’t draw so well, and finding an artist can be expensive. That’s where CharGen saves the day! It’s an easy-to-use tool for making custom character art, NPCs, monsters, and even landscapes for our adventures. Let me show you how it works!

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Why Character Art is So Important in D&D

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

When a player sees their character fully visualized, it brings excitement around the table. Art makes characters feel real. But creating this art isn’t easy for everyone—that’s where CharGen steps in.

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Setting the Scene: Visual Storytelling in D&D

Adding visuals to your campaign can:

• Make characters memorable: Players instantly connect with their character when they can see them.
• Showcase small details: Scars, tattoos, and unique weapons help players feel attached to their character.
• Add atmosphere: NPCs, monsters, and scenes all bring the story alive.

Example character art generated by CharGen

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Getting Started with CharGen for DND Art

Let’s get going with CharGen! The setup is super simple.

• Sign Up and Explore: First, make an account on CharGen.
  • Once logged in, you’ll see different categories: characters, NPCs, monsters, items, and landscapes.
• Choose Your Prompt Style:
  • Keywords like “warrior” or “elf.”
  • Detailed descriptions like “grumpy dwarf with a big hammer.”

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Making Your Character with CharGen

Now let’s make a character together. CharGen lets you add all the details that make each character special.

Step-by-Step Character Customization

1. Character Personality
   Think about who they are: brave, sneaky, mysterious?

2. Class & Occupations
   Choose a class that matches their personality:

   • Cleric
   • Druid
   • Rogue

3. Race
   CharGen has a large selection of pre-generated races. No longer do you have to worry about how to prompt for a Tabaxi or Aasimar.

4. Special Details

   • Scars
   • Tattoos
   • Glowing eyes

Each choice makes the character feel unique. Here’s a quick example:

Customization Option	Example Choice
Personality	Evil
Class	Warlock
Undead	Heavy plate armor
Special Detail	Glowing Green Staff

Example showing customized character details in CharGen

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Bringing Out the Personality in Character Art

In D&D, details matter. CharGen helps you add layers of personality to each character through:

• Stance and Body Language: A rogue might stand ready to move, while a paladin stands tall.
• Color Choices: Dark colors make a character look mysterious, while bright ones make them approachable.
• Expressions: The character’s expression gives a sense of who they are before even playing.

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Generating and Adjusting Your Art

Once your character is ready, it’s time to click “Generate.” In seconds, CharGen brings your character to life.

Anime Style Tortle

Refining the Image

• Backgrounds: Change backgrounds to match the character’s story.
• Colors: Adjust colors to perfect the look.
• Facial Details: Sometimes a small edit makes all the difference.

Tip: Experiment with multiple versions to get the perfect result.

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Creating More Than Just Characters: NPCs, Monsters, and Landscapes

CharGen can generate a whole world for your campaign. Here’s what else you can make:

• NPCs – Friendly or mysterious characters that add depth to the story.
• Monsters – From goblins to dragons, CharGen can create the perfect beast for your battles.
• Landscapes – Battle maps, towns, forests, or even eerie dungeons!

Creating everything in the same style makes your campaign feel consistent, like it’s all from one storybook.

Example Aaracokra NPC generated with CharGen

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Customizing Your World: Matching Art Style Across the Campaign

Consistency in visuals makes the game world feel connected. CharGen’s options allow you to:

• Use a Unified Style: Keep all characters, NPCs, and landscapes in the same art style.
• Bring Locations to Life: Generate scenes like forests, towns, or caves to add more depth.

Feature	Description
Unified Style	All art feels part of the same world
Scene Generation	Create dungeons, forests, towns, or specific rooms
Character Variety	From heroes to NPCs and terrifying monsters

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Saving, Sharing, and Using Your Art in the Game

After finalizing your art, CharGen makes it easy to share and use it in-game.

• Download and Share
  Save the images and share them with your players. For online games, upload to Roll20 or D&D Beyond.

• Shareable Link with Referral Code
  Easily Shareable Link with Image Preview for Social Media, and an attached Referral Code to earn free gold just for anyone who signs up with that link.

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Being Part of the CharGen Community

CharGen isn’t just a tool—it’s a community! Here, you can get ideas, tips, and connect with other DMs.

What the Community Offers:

• User Gallery – Find inspiration and see what others have created.
• Competitions – Join art challenges and show off your characters.
• Leaderboards – Gain rewards and recognition for active use.

Tip: Browsing the gallery often gives me new ideas for my own campaign!

Explore the gallery for ideas and inspiration from other DMs

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Why CharGen is Great for DND Art Creation

CharGen offers a quick, high-quality way to create character art without needing artistic skills.

• Fast Results – Get your art instantly, with minimal wait times.
• Find and Share – Use tags and categories to organize or find content easily.
• Mobile Friendly – Generate characters on-the-go from your phone or tablet.

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Final Thoughts: Bring Your Campaign to Life with CharGen

If you want to add something special to your D&D campaign, CharGen is a great tool. It’s fun, easy to use, and offers endless possibilities for creating characters, monsters, and worlds.

Ready to start? Sign up and explore, and see what amazing characters you can create. Don’t forget to join the CharGen community and get inspired by what others have made. Good luck, and may your campaign be full of unforgettable adventures!

Try CharGen and bring your D&D campaign to life with custom art!