# Create and Customize a Character

> Create a Character, then refine its identity, story, art, and structured details.

- Canonical page: [https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-a-character/](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-a-character/)
- Publisher: Summon Worlds by OpenForge LLC
- Last updated: 2026-07-22

Create a Character when you want a person or creature with generated art, story details, structured identity, and chat support.

## Create the Character

1. **Tap the center + button.** Select **Character**.
2. **Choose an art style.** Pick the direction for the generated image.
3. **Enter a name and description.** Include the Character’s role, appearance, and defining details.
4. **Choose connections and identity.** Complete the available World, Race, Class, Gender, and Alignment fields. Use Location and Faction when those selectors appear.
5. **Choose an Image Model.** Add optional Style Chips.
6. **Choose whether the Character is Legendary.** Enable the toggle only when the Character needs Legendary features.
7. **Review the live Mana total.** Confirm the amount currently shown.
8. **Tap Create or Summon.** Wait for generation, then open the Character from the ready notification or Library.

> Note: Assigning the Character to a World is different from placing it in a specific Location. Use the binding guide when the Character should live somewhere in the World.

## Troubleshooting

### Location or Faction is not shown

These selectors depend on the current form and connected content. Finish the Character, then use its edit or World management flow to make the assignment.

### The Character needs different stats

Open the Character and edit its Character Sheet after generation.

## Customize the Character later

1. **Open a Character you own.** Tap **Edit**.
2. **Update its images, name, and Summoner Note.** Edit the backstory, description, or Details shown in the current editor.
3. **Review identity and connections.** Update available World, Location, Faction, and type-specific fields.
4. **Tap Save.** If you leave early, choose **Save** to keep changes or **Discard** to abandon them.

## Related guides

- [Edit a Character Sheet](/guidebook/edit-a-character-sheet/)
- [Bind and Move Characters](/guidebook/add-bind-characters-world-guide/)