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Where was your OC born, and where did they grow up?

How does your OC remember their childhood? Is this an accurate reflection of what their childhood was actually like?

If your OC could revisit their childhood, what would they want to change about it, if anything at all?

Describe three of the most important photographs your OC owns.

What is your OC's gender identity and sexual orientation? Is this also what they identify as in canon, or are they not (fully) aware?

How comfortable is your OC in their skin? Do they like who they are? What would they want to change about themself?

What is your OC's occupation?

What does your OC's family look like?

Describe a mundane day in your OC's life.

Does your OC have any physical scars? What is the story behind them?

What does your OC carry around in their pockets? What about their bag?

What is the worst thing that has happened to your OC? How has it affected their behavior, their health, and their life in general?

What is something your OC does (to others) that they would not like if others did to them? Are they aware that they do this?

Does your OC hold grudges? How good are they at letting things go? Do they believe in second chances?

What is your OC's fatal flaw?

Is there anyone your OC has lost contact with? What happened?

What are some of your OC's coping mechanisms during stressful or overwhelming periods in their life?

What are your OC's bad habits?

How does your OC handle preparing for and initiating a difficult conversation? How does the conversation itself go?

How quick is your OC to shift blame? Do they own up to their mistakes, or are they prone to start pointing fingers at others?

How does your OC handle criticism?

How good is your OC at apologizing, if they do this at all?

What is your OC like when they're angry?

What is your OC like when they're upset?

What is your OC's deepest desire? Would they ever ask for this?

How quickly does your OC reach their breaking point? What are they like when this point has been reached?

What are some assumptions others make about your OC? Are any of them true?

What does your OC think others are saying about them behind their back? Is any of this true?

What are three traits your OC has that can both have positive as well as negative qualities?

How paranoid is your OC? How does this affect their daily life?

Are there any places or people your OC is avoiding?

How does your OC handle rejection?

How does your OC handle jealousy?

What would be some of the signs your OC is starting to push people away?

If your OC had to kill someone, how would they do it? If killing is a near-daily occurrence to them, what is their preferred method?

Does your OC believe they deserve it when bad things happen to them?

What is the most common feeling or emotion in your OC's life?

What is the most recurring theme in your OC's nightmares?

What is your OC's pain tolerance like? What is the worst pain they have ever felt?

What is your OC afraid of?

Has your OC ever hurt someone, either physically or verbally?

How easily influenced by others is your OC?

What are common things your OC worries about?

Do others consider your OC to be scary or intimidating?

Does your OC keep their promises? Have they ever broken one before?

Does your OC carry any guilt with them?

If your OC had to pick a new identity and skip town, what would they come up with? Where would they go?

What would your OC do if they knew that this was their last day alive?

Does your OC fear death?

Teacup Warhorse

Heaxagear Sieg Springer custom [Kotobukiya] While most of my customs are Zoids, every now and again I branch out to other mechs 😂

Jouster — This knight is very social! It’s a show dog at heart and wants to play-fight and be praised. It an urban, communal creature, and thrives in an environment with other knights and ideally some squires as well.

Quester — Conversely, this knight is a loner. You can think of it like playing fetch but the fetch quest will last anywhere from overnight to a couple years. This is a knight you have to let come back to you. It needs a lot of alone time out in nature, sometimes with a trusty steed or squire. And don’t worry! A lot of first-time questing knight owners worry that their knights are Coming Back Changed, that’s normal! If you as a responsible owner want a questing knight to bring you relics and visions and tales, you have to accept that being transformed by their journey and the boundaries they cross is part of their role.

Chivalrous—If you thought a jousting knight was social, watch out! Chivalrous knights are lovers, and loyal to a fault. Sometimes a dramatic, deadly fault. They need attention at all times, and will pine fiercely when left alone. But if you can meet their needs, they will be some of the most ardent, selfless, loyal beasts out there. And once they’re hopelessly devoted, you can teach them tricks!

Farm—These are working knights! I know they’re large and hardy and a little simple but just because that’s popular and hot right now doesn’t mean you can take them out of their intended environment and expect them to thrive! These knights work with their hands and the land. They will not do well at court without training, and even then you need to get them some quiet time with rough tools of the trade to keep them even-keeled. That being said, this is a quieter breed. If you aren’t up for the constant attentions of a chivalrous knight, maybe a country knight could be for you.

Guardian—One of the reasons I started this post. I know we expect all knights to be dogged and loyal (and they are!) but I feel like we forget that there is a breed made especially for that role! A guardian knight is the most vigilant and stern protector a girl could ask for. They’re usually more severe and duty-bound, and won’t play around as much as other breeds like jousters. Just make sure they have a post by your door or a spot at the foot of your bed to rest, and thank them for their constant eye and steeled nerves often 💜 I know guardians get a bad rap for being scary or violent in some circles but that’s because you’re trying to lavish them with affection and that is not how they work!

Duelist—These were bred off of jousters recently, so everything I wrote above still applies. But they’re a little less playful and little more vicious. Not quite guard dogs either, duelists have a specific job and I see a lot of owners keeping them just for their sharp aesthetics without understanding the kind of training and rigor it takes to keep them on a leash.

Conquest—Everyone thinks these are the scary knights, but no! They’re herding animals at heart. They muster their forces and raise their banners and keep their soldiers and other armsmen in line. But if they don’t have banners to herd they will get anxious :(

Redbubble is nice because it's print on demand you can set it up and forget about it. I earned $3 off it which isn't much but it's better than nothing. You do need to get at least $25 dollars in earnings before you get a payout.

Etsy is a bit more active among shoppers. I've not sold on Etsy but you will need to consider shipping costs, Etsy fees, physical stock, fulfillment, ect. So Etsy will be more involved but offer you bigger pay.

Now there are other sites that do offer similar services with lower fees but they have less reach and you will likely have no engagement. It is good to build an audience more through Etsy then migrate to a different shopping platform. Include a business card linking to your socials. If you are comfortable processing payments offer a discount on orders through social media not on selling platforms like Etsy. The discount doesn't have to be much it can even be just what Etsy eats in fees.

Yet another option you can put together a coloring book and use Amazon's self publishing system. Granted the competition is really high but the amount of customers is also high. You may get a few sales. This is also a set up and forget it kind of income. Include a page on the back leading to your socials. I think Barnes and Nobles has a self publish thing as well.

A more traditional job will pay you So So much more than any of these will if you have no audience, but it pays better than sitting on your thumb all day and doing nothing. And yes unfortunately you will have to be in the trenches competing against AI Sloppers and drop shippers. However you have the advantage of being authentic. Some observant shoppers will prefer your work over the most intricate slop. But if you are worried about the commitment required of yourself for commissions these are a good way to get your feet wet in selling your art and seeing if you are comfortable with your hobby becoming a job.

Redbubble cost me zero dollars to set up. I think Amazons self publish with print on demand is also free but I'm not sure.