{"id":1909,"date":"2026-10-22T13:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:45:24","slug":"oc-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template","title":{"rendered":"Free OC Template: Copy-and-Paste Character Sheet (Basic &#038; Detailed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> A good OC template covers name, age, appearance, personality (with flaws), backstory, goals, relationships, and likes\/dislikes. Fandom OCs add world, role, and style notes. Copy the basic or detailed template below into Google Docs or Notion and fill it in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A character sheet turns a vague idea into a character you can draw, write, roleplay, and remember. Below you&#8217;ll find a <strong>basic OC template<\/strong> for quick characters, a <strong>detailed template<\/strong> for your main OCs, and a <strong>fandom OC add-on<\/strong> for characters designed to fit a world you love. There&#8217;s also a filled-in example. Everything is free to copy and paste.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#Fandom_OC_add-on\" >Fandom OC add-on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#Filled-in_example_Juniper_Vale\" >Filled-in example: Juniper Vale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#Using_your_template_in_Google_Docs_or_Notion\" >Using your template in Google Docs or Notion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#From_sheet_to_living_character\" >From sheet to living character<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#What_should_an_OC_template_include\" >What should an OC template include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#Is_there_a_copy-and-paste_OC_template\" >Is there a copy-and-paste OC template?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#How_do_I_make_an_OC_sheet_in_Google_Docs\" >How do I make an OC sheet in Google Docs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#What_is_a_reference_sheet\" >What is a reference sheet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-template\/#Make_your_own_original_character\" >Make your own original character<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_OC_template_copy_and_paste\"><\/span>Basic OC template (copy and paste)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this when you want to get a character down fast.<\/p>\n<pre><code>OC NAME:\nNickname(s):\nAge \/ age range:\nPronouns:\nSpecies \/ type:\nRole or job:\n\nLOOK (3 details people notice first):\n1.\n2.\n3.\nMain colors:\n\nPERSONALITY (3\u20135 traits):\nFlaw:\n\nBACKSTORY (2\u20133 sentences):\n\nWANTS RIGHT NOW:\n\nRELATIONSHIPS:\n- Friend:\n- Rival:\n\nLIKES:\nDISLIKES:\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_OC_template_copy_and_paste\"><\/span>Detailed OC template (copy and paste)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For your main characters, the ones you&#8217;ll draw again and again, use the detailed version.<\/p>\n<pre><code>=== BASICS ===\nFull name:\nNicknames (and who uses them):\nAge \/ birthday:\nPronouns:\nSpecies \/ type:\nHometown \/ origin:\nCurrent home:\nOccupation \/ role:\n\n=== APPEARANCE ===\nHeight \/ build:\nSilhouette notes (what makes them recognizable from an outline):\nHair \/ fur \/ features:\nEye color:\nPalette (2\u20133 main colors + 1 accent):\nSignature outfit:\nDistinguishing marks \/ accessories:\n\n=== PERSONALITY ===\nCore traits (3\u20135):\nBiggest flaw:\nContradiction (two traits that clash):\nFears:\nWhat makes them laugh:\nWhat makes them angry:\nHabits \/ tics:\n\n=== VOICE ===\nSpeech style (formal, casual, rambling, blunt\u2026):\nCatchphrase(s):\n3 sample lines in their voice:\n1.\n2.\n3.\n\n=== HISTORY ===\nBackstory (keep it to a paragraph):\nTurning point that shaped them:\nSecret they keep:\n\n=== GOALS ===\nWants (now):\nNeeds (what they actually need to grow):\nLong-term dream:\n\n=== RELATIONSHIPS ===\nFamily:\nBest friend:\nRival \/ foil:\nCrush \/ important bond (optional):\nSomeone they've wronged:\n\n=== EXTRAS ===\nFavorite food:\nHobbies:\nTheme song \/ playlist:\nFun fact:\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fandom_OC_add-on\"><\/span>Fandom OC add-on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your OC is designed to fit a fandom&#8217;s world, add this section to either template:<\/p>\n<pre><code>=== FANDOM FIT ===\nWorld \/ setting inspiration:\nWhere they fit (faction, team, location, job in that world):\nWorld rules they follow (powers, tech, magic limits):\nStyle notes (shape language, line style, palette borrowed from the setting's vibe):\nHow they're different from canon characters:\nOriginal elements (what's 100% yours):\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> keep your fan OC sheet original. Use your own art or original maker-tool assets, not screenshots, official sprites, or promotional art. Don&#8217;t recolor or rename a canon character and call them your OC.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filled-in_example_Juniper_Vale\"><\/span>Filled-in example: Juniper Vale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the detailed template partly filled in with an invented character:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full name:<\/strong> Juniper Vale (&#8220;Juni&#8221; to friends, &#8220;Miss Vale&#8221; to people she&#8217;s annoyed with)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occupation:<\/strong> traveling mapmaker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silhouette:<\/strong> tiny frame, enormous backpack covered in rolled maps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palette:<\/strong> forest green, parchment cream, rust orange, plus a brass accent (her broken compass)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core traits:<\/strong> curious, fast-talking, proud, generous with snacks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biggest flaw:<\/strong> refuses to ask for directions, ever<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contradiction:<\/strong> maps the whole world but has never mapped her hometown<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sample lines:<\/strong> &#8220;Technically, I&#8217;m not lost. I&#8217;m exploring with confidence.&#8221; \/ &#8220;Everyone gets a snack. That&#8217;s the rule.&#8221; \/ &#8220;Don&#8217;t touch that map. It&#8217;s emotionally significant.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secret:<\/strong> she left home after a fight with her sister and hasn&#8217;t written back<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wants:<\/strong> to find a legendary island no map has shown. <strong>Needs:<\/strong> to go home and apologize<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rival:<\/strong> Oren, a lighthouse keeper who insists her maps are &#8220;creatively accurate&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notice how short each answer is. A sheet should be easy to scan, not a novel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_your_template_in_Google_Docs_or_Notion\"><\/span>Using your template in Google Docs or Notion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google Docs:<\/strong> paste the template, then use <em>Format \u2192 Paragraph styles<\/em> to make section headings, so the outline sidebar lets you jump between sections. Make a copy for each new OC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notion:<\/strong> paste the template into a new page and turn section headings into toggles. Use a database with a property for each OC (name, fandom, status) to keep your whole cast organized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone notes:<\/strong> the basic template fits nicely in a notes app for on-the-go ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need a starting idea? Roll one in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-ideas-generator\">OC ideas generator<\/a>. Want to understand each field better? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-an-oc\">How to Make an OC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_sheet_to_living_character\"><\/span>From sheet to living character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A finished sheet is perfect for drawing references and writing. It also does something else: it gives a character enough personality to come alive. Want your OC to <em>act<\/em> like themselves? Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/how-to-write-an-ai-character\">how to write an AI character<\/a> explains how traits, voice, and boundaries shape the way a character behaves.<\/p>\n<p>In Redbean, you can turn your sheet into an original character who lives in a cozy pixel world, talking in their own voice and meeting your other OCs. For Genshin-style OCs, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/genshin-impact-character-maker\">Genshin Impact character maker guide<\/a>, or browse every fandom in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/oc-maker\">OC Maker hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_an_OC_template_include\"><\/span>What should an OC template include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At minimum: name, age, look, personality with a flaw, short backstory, current goal, and relationships. Detailed templates add voice, fears, secrets, and extras.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_copy-and-paste_OC_template\"><\/span>Is there a copy-and-paste OC template?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Both templates on this page are plain text you can copy straight into Google Docs, Notion, or a notes app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_an_OC_sheet_in_Google_Docs\"><\/span>How do I make an OC sheet in Google Docs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paste a template into a new doc, style the section names as headings, and make a copy for each new character.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_reference_sheet\"><\/span>What is a reference sheet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A reference sheet (ref sheet) is a visual guide to your OC: usually front and back views, a color palette, and close-ups of important details. It pairs well with a written character sheet like these templates.<\/p>\n<p><em>Fan-made guide. Redbean is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of any games, shows, or franchises mentioned. All names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Example characters on this page are original and were invented for this guide.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_own_original_character\"><\/span>Make your own original character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your OC starts in your head, and Redbean gives them somewhere to live. Create an original character, drop them into a calm pixel world, and watch them talk in their own voice, wander the town, and meet the other characters you make.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/redbean-ai-town-ai-gamemaker\/id6651835919?ppid=700709f3-5d5b-42cf-85c3-b82f3f6cb352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download on the App Store<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dreamerly.redbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it on Google Play<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/FWAWqFden8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our Discord<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A free copy-and-paste OC template in basic and detailed versions, plus a fandom OC add-on. 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