Custom Characters

Create your own unique AI companions with custom personalities, appearances, and backstories. This guide covers everything you need to know about custom character creation.

Creating Custom Characters

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Getting Started

  1. Navigate to Custom Characters: Go to the Custom Characters section

  2. Start Creation: Click "Create New Character"

  3. Follow Creation Flow: Complete the character creation process

  4. Finalize Character: Review and finalize your character

Creation Process

The custom character creation process involves several steps:

Step 1: Appearance & Basic Information

  • Select gender and appearance style (realistic or anime)

  • Choose physical features

  • Customize appearance details

  • Select a voice

  • Name your character

  • Set their age and location

  • Review and finalize

  • Generate appearance previews

Step 2: Personality

  • Answer personality questions

  • Describe character traits

  • Set personality tone

  • Define character background

Step 3: Finalization

  • Review all details

  • Make final adjustments

  • Complete character creation

  • Start chatting!

Custom Character Limits

Message Limits by Tier

Tier
Custom Character Messages

FREE

100 messages TOTAL

PREMIUM

Unlimited

ULTIMATE

Unlimited

Creation Limits

  • Creation Cost: First character is free, 500 moments for any additional characters

  • No Tier Restriction: All tiers can create custom characters

Sharing Custom Characters

Character Visibility

Private Characters

  • Only you can chat with them

  • Not visible to other users

  • Full control over access

Shared Characters (sharing enabled)

  • Can be shared with others via the share link

  • Once another user starts a conversation with your character, you cannot turn this setting off

Public Characters

  • Other users can discover and chat with them

  • Visible in character browsing

Making Characters Public

  1. Character Settings: Go to character settings

  2. Eligibility: Ensure the requirements are met

  3. Request Public Status: Submit your character for approval

  4. Review Process: Wait for the Secrets Team to approve your character

Sharing Tips

Before Sharing

  • Test your character thoroughly

  • Ensure personality is well-developed

  • Check for any issues

  • Make sure you're happy with the character

Advanced + Group Image Generation

Custom characters can use Advanced image generation and appear in group photos.

How to enable it

  1. Open the character’s Settings

  2. Run the settings walkthrough and select an NSFW photo

  3. Pick the best match from the 4 generated options

    • Choose a photo showing their full body, facing straight on

Cost to enable

  • Public custom characters: free

  • Private custom characters: 100 moments

Once enabled, use the character in:

  • Advanced solo images

  • Group photo images (up to 3 companions)

Details: see Image Generation.

Troubleshooting Custom Characters

Creation Issues

Character Not Creating

  • Check moment balance (need 500 moments)

  • Ensure all required fields completed

  • Try refreshing and starting over

  • Contact support if persists

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost to create a custom character?

  • 500 moments.

Q: Can FREE users create custom characters?

  • Yes! But they can only send 100 messages total.

Q: How many custom characters can I create?

  • Unlimited, as long as you have moments (500 per additional character).

Q: Can I edit my custom character after creation?

  • No, personality and appearance changes require recreation. This is a feature we are working to deliver soon.

Q: Can I delete custom characters?

  • Yes, you can delete characters you no longer want, so long as they have not been made public or shared with others.

Q: Can other users chat with my custom characters?

  • Only if you enable sharing and/or make them public. Private characters are only accessible by you.

Q: Do custom characters remember me?

  • Yes! Custom characters use the same memory system as regular companions.

Q: How old can my character be?

  • Your character can be between the ages of 18-99. Any attempts to create a character below 18 will be met with a quick ban.

Q: How do I make my character public?

  • Go to character settings and request public status.


Ready to create? Start building your custom character, or check out Audio Calls and Discord Integration!

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