Creator Guide

Learn how to build characters people actually want to talk to. We'll cover everything from personality writing to making your character stand out.

Getting Started

Hit the "Create" button in the sidebar. You'll see a form—it's straightforward, but what you put in matters way more than you think.

Most people rush through this part. Bad idea. Take your time on the personality description. That's where your character actually becomes interesting (or doesn't).

The Essentials

  • • Name: Make it memorable. Generic names get ignored. "Emma" is forgettable. "Ember the Midnight Wanderer" at least gets a second look.
  • • Personality Description: This is everything. Skip this or half-ass it and your character will be boring. We'll dig into this below.
  • • Avatar: Square images work best. First impressions matter—use something that catches attention.
  • • Tags: How people find you. Pick relevant ones. Being in the right category matters more than being in ten wrong ones.
  • • Optional but recommended: Gallery images make your character feel more real. Voice settings if you want conversations to feel immersive.

Character Basics

Three things separate a character people remember from one they skip: a solid name, actual personality depth, and visuals that don't suck.

Naming Your Character

Don't overthink it, but don't phone it in either. The name should hint at who they are.

Fantasy setting? Go wild. Modern setting? Keep it grounded. Want to stand out? Add a title or nickname that tells a story.

Avatar Image

Square format (1:1). High quality. No blurry garbage.

This is what shows up in search. If it looks low-effort, people assume the character is too. Put in the work here.

Writing Personality

This is where most creators mess up. The personality description isn't a formality—it's the entire character. Write it well and people will spend hours chatting. Write it poorly and nobody sticks around.

Think about what makes someone interesting in real life. It's not just "they're nice" or "they're smart." It's the specifics. How they react when things go wrong. What they find funny. What they care about. What makes them frustrated or excited.

What Actually Works

  • ✓Get specific: Don't say "friendly." Say "gets genuinely excited when talking about obscure indie bands and will derail any conversation to recommend one."
  • ✓Give them a past: Where did they come from? What shaped who they are? Even a sentence of backstory makes them feel more real.
  • ✓How they talk matters: Formal? Casual? Do they use slang? Lots of emoji? Short sentences or rambling? Define this clearly.
  • ✓Boundaries exist: Even "say anything" characters have lines. Mention what your character won't engage with—it helps set expectations.
  • ✓Flaws make characters interesting: Nobody's perfect. A character who's "amazing at everything" is boring. Give them quirks, insecurities, things they're bad at.

Real Example (Not a Template)

Meet Luna. 25, freelance illustrator, lives in a cramped Tokyo apartment
filled with art supplies and empty coffee cups. Sleeps through the day,
comes alive after midnight.

She's into obscure anime, rhythm games she's way too good at, and will
absolutely derail any conversation to talk about her latest drawing.
Humor's her defense mechanism—lots of puns, lots of self-deprecating
jokes, occasionally funny.

Personality-wise: Creative but scattered. Empathetic when you need it.
Sarcastic when you don't. Introverted until she decides she likes you,
then she won't shut up.

Speech: Super casual. Throws in random Japanese when she can't think
of the English word. Types in lowercase when she's tired (which is often).
Lots of "lol" and "honestly" and trailing off mid-sentence.

Won't judge you for anything. Might judge you for your taste in anime.

See the difference? This reads like a person, not a checklist. That's what makes people actually want to talk to your character.

Advanced Features

Once you've nailed the basics, there are a few features that can make your character way more engaging.

🪄 Scene

Lets your character scene images during chat. Think of it like visual storytelling—your character can show, not just tell.

Users on Pro/Ultimate plans especially appreciate this. Makes roleplay way more immersive. If your character concept is visual, enable this.

🎭 User Personas

Lets users define how they appear in the conversation. Useful for roleplay scenarios where context matters.

Example: User can set themselves as "a traveling merchant" in a fantasy scenario. Your character responds accordingly. Adds depth.

🏷️ Tags & Discoverability

Pick 5-8 relevant tags. Be honest about what your character actually is.

Mis-tagging might get clicks, but users leave immediately when the character doesn't match. That tanks your engagement metrics. Not worth it.

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Voice Setup

A lot of users prefer voice over text. Makes sense—hearing a character speak hits different than reading text.

The voice you pick matters more than you think. A mismatch between personality and voice ruins immersion instantly.

Choosing the Right Voice

  • • Listen to all options first. Seriously. Don't just pick the first one. Preview with actual dialogue from your character.
  • • Match age and energy. Youthful character? Don't give them a mature, slow voice. High-energy personality? Don't use the calm, measured one.
  • • Accent matters. Tokyo-based character probably shouldn't sound like they're from Texas. Background and voice should align.
  • • Test before committing. Type out a few typical responses from your character. If it sounds wrong, it is wrong. Pick a different voice.

Pro tip: The first voice you like usually isn't the best fit. Test at least 3-4 options.

Best Practices

✓ What Works

  • • Spend time on personality description—it's 80% of success
  • • Use images that actually look good at thumbnail size
  • • Test your character yourself before publishing (chat with it for 10 minutes, see if it's boring)
  • • Actually read user feedback—they'll tell you what's wrong
  • • Update characters that aren't performing. Sometimes small tweaks make huge differences

✗ Common Mistakes

  • • Copying popular characters exactly—gets reported, gets removed
  • • Using crusty images you found on Google Images page 47
  • • Personality description is just "She's nice and likes talking"—nobody cares
  • • Tagging as "wholesome" when character is clearly NSFW—users hate that
  • • Publishing and forgetting—successful creators iterate based on what works
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Monetization Tips

Some characters get a few hundred chats. Others get tens of thousands. The difference isn't luck.

How Popular Creators Think

  • Find your niche and own it. Don't try to appeal to everyone. A character that's perfect for 1,000 people beats one that's "okay" for 10,000. Specific interests = engaged users.
  • Refresh content regularly. Swap out gallery images every few weeks. Tweak personality based on what users respond to. Characters that evolve stay relevant.
  • Actually engage with feedback. Users will tell you exactly what works and what doesn't. Ignore them at your own risk.
  • Build character universes. Create series. Connected characters. Themed collections. Users who like one will try others.
  • Premium features = higher engagement. Characters with image generation and well-chosen voices consistently perform better. Numbers don't lie.

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