Draw Your Dungeons & Dragons Character

What can we use if we don’t have a black pen or thin marker, or if we’re missing special coloring materials?

If you don't have a black pen or thin marker to 'Trace all your pencil outlines,' use a fine-tip ballpoint or dark colored pencil for inking, and substitute crayons, watercolor pans, or markers for the listed coloring materials when you 'Color your character and background.'

My ink smudged when I tried to erase—how can I prevent or fix that?

To avoid smudging, follow the instruction to 'Let the ink dry completely so it does not smudge,' or use a fast-drying pen, gently blot with scrap paper, then 'Gently erase the pencil guide lines' with a kneaded eraser.

How can I change the project for different ages or skill levels?

For younger kids, simplify by providing pre-drawn poses to 'Lightly sketch the character’s pose' and sticker details for outfits, while older kids can add detailed anatomy, intricate armor patterns, and digital coloring after they 'Trace all your pencil outlines with a black pen.'

What are easy ways to make the character more unique or to extend the activity?

In addition to 'Add finishing touches like highlights patterns or small symbols,' personalize by expanding the 'one-sentence backstory' into a page, creating a mini character sheet, making paper props for the weapon, or sharing the final piece on DIY.org.