> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xchar.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Character Creation

> Create standard or custom characters and reuse generated faces.

There are two different ways to create a character, each suited to different needs and levels of customization.

## Standard

The guided creation wizard with smart defaults. Perfect for beginners or when you want to get started quickly without being overwhelmed by options.

<Tip>Standard mode guides you through essential choices while still letting you customize key traits when needed.</Tip>

Standard mode gives you control over the core parts of your character:

* **Model:** Choose the image generation model that fits your style
* **Body Type:** Select physical characteristics and body type
* **Personality:** Define detailed personality traits and speaking style
* **Face:** Upload or generate custom face images for consistent appearance
* **Voice:** Configure voice settings for text-to-speech

### 🎨 Choosing a Model

The image model you select dramatically affects the style and type of images generated. Different models produce different visual styles - some are more realistic, others more artistic or anime-inspired.

Some models are more SFW-focused while others are designed for NSFW content. Preview images to see what each model produces.

Standard mode uses faceswap technology to maintain consistent facial features across all generated images.

## Custom

For users who want complete creative freedom over image generation. Custom does **not** use faceswap technology.

### 🎨 Choosing a Model

Like Standard mode, you can select the image generation model. Different models produce different visual styles and content levels (SFW vs NSFW). This choice dramatically affects all generated images.

<Warning>
  Without faceswap, facial consistency may be slightly less precise, but you gain full control over how images are
  generated.
</Warning>

Custom relies on a **Base Image Prompt** system:

### How the Prompt System Works

* **Base Image Prompt:** This is prepended to ALL image prompts and defines your character's consistent appearance (face, hair, body, etc.)
* **User Prompt:** Appended after the base prompt - use this for things that change between images (scene, position, expression, etc.)

<Info>
  If clothing is present in your base image prompt, be mindful that it may affect results in images where you want
  different outfits. Consider keeping clothing out of the base prompt if you want variety.
</Info>

## From Generated Face

Want more control over your character's exact appearance? Generate a face first, then create a character from it. This workflow helps you get results closer to what you envision.

1. Go to the **Generate** page and select **"Generate Face"** mode
2. Generate faces until you find one you love
3. Click the **three dots (⋯)** in the top right corner of the image
4. Select **"Create Character"** (the first option in the menu)
5. The face will automatically be used as the faceswap reference for your new character

<Tip>
  This is especially useful when you have a specific look in mind. Instead of hoping the character creation generates
  the right face, you can perfect the face first and build your character around it.
</Tip>

## Edit & Recreate

Want to use another character as a starting point? Visit any character's profile, click the ellipsis menu (⋯), and select **"Edit & Recreate"** to copy all their creation settings.

<Tip>
  This is a great way to learn from existing characters or quickly create variations. You can modify any of the copied
  settings or create a new character based on those settings.
</Tip>