OC Ideas Wheel (Random Character Prompts)
Need a spark for your next original character? This OC Ideas wheel helps you grab a quick prompt—perfect for doodles, character sheets, roleplay setups, or kicking off a new story.
Default ideas on this wheel include: Pirate, Superpower, Bandages, Fire, Horror, Very long hair, Freckles, Mute, Digital, Androgynous, Candy, Earth, Cyber limb, Royal, Swamp, Air, School, Demon (and more).
How to use this wheel for better OC concepts
- One pick for a quick sketch challenge
- Three picks for a stronger hook (e.g., archetype + feature + setting)
- Five picks for chaos mode—then keep only what you like
Tip: If you land on something broad like Fire or School, decide whether it’s a power, a theme, or a backdrop.
Make it yours in minutes
Use Edit to tailor the list to your world: keep your favorites, remove what doesn’t fit, and weight items so your go-to vibes appear more often.
Want to avoid repeats while brainstorming a cast? Turn on elimination mode to pull items out after they’re picked.
Share prompts with your group
Running a character jam with friends? Your custom wheel is saved in a shareable URL—send the link so everyone uses the same prompt set.
Ready to create a new OC? Tweak the list, choose your mode, and generate your next character concept in seconds.