Random character generator
Get three original characters at a time, each with a look, a personality, a backstory, a goal, a secret and a quirk. Choose a genre or let the dice decide.
How to use it
Start with the secret
The secret is what makes a character worth writing about. Build a scene where it almost comes out.
Mix genres on purpose
A post-apocalyptic librarian or a western con artist in a fantasy city often reads fresher than a straight genre pick.
Keep the ones that spark something
Roll a few times and keep the character whose goal or quirk you can't stop thinking about, then drop the rest.
Questions
Is the random character generator free?
Yes. It's free and needs no account. You can roll up to 40 times a day.
Are the characters original?
Yes. Every character is written fresh by AI, and it's told not to use names or people from existing books, films or games.
Can I use them in my own stories or games?
Yes. Use them however you like, in stories, tabletop games or as writing prompts.
Can I play as one of these characters?
Yes. Click Play this as an adventure on any result and Quillroll starts a text adventure with that character as the hero.