Everything you need to know about OC(original character)

In the creative field, OC stands for Original Character or Original Content. Today, we are primarily discussing original characters—fictional characters uniquely designed by individuals. These characters can be humans, animals, NPCs, aliens, spirits, and more. They serve as the foundation for your written narratives, indie game designs, Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, VTuber livestreams, or even as your virtual avatar.

▍ Key Elements of OC Design

How can you quickly design your own OC? The following elements are essential. You can continuously add details to make the character more vivid:

• Basic Profile: Name, gender, race, age, etc.
• Characteristics: Appearance, personality, clothing, etc.
• Background: Profession, worldview , core role, etc.

Character design is free and limitless—you can create entirely from imagination or adapt existing IPs or designs for derivative works.

Draw Market encourages fan creations. What is your OC? Join our Discord and follow our X channel to share your OC!

▍Character Anchors

Can you recognize these characters from their silhouettes?

You might already be familiar with these characters. What makes them memorable? This brings us to "character anchors"—unique traits of an OC. A well-crafted anchor can make a character instantly recognizable through just a silhouette or a iconic line. For example:

• "Towards stars and abyss!" — Genshin Impact, Katherine
• "Objection!"(異議あり！) — Phoenix Wright 
• "Though my body has shrunk, my mind remains sharp." — Detective Conan
  Creating a strong character anchor isn’t easy—it requires continuously enriching your character’s story and settings.

▍Enrich Your OC

There are many ways to enrich your OC: illustrating the character’s appearance, adding detailed depictions, and expanding their worldview and story. We will introduce various tips and templates in future updates.

If your drawing skills are limited, feel free to explore Draw Market. We have experienced OC designers with diverse art styles who can create a unique OC just for you. Come to browse our gallery!