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Mike Faille Illustration
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Character Description Form

Please fill out and submit the form below. If you’ve already got your description in another format, you can just email it to me instead. Please just make sure your description has all the same info as this form. Also, if you have reference images you want to share, you can email them to me as well. Here is my email if you need it. mike@mikefaille.com Once I’ve reviewed your description, I’ll let you know the final price, and then request full payment before starting the art. In most cases I just charge the listed price. But if I think it needs to be any higher, I’ll let you know and we’ll figure it out or simplify the description to reduce the price.

The form is tailored to D&D characters as they are the most popular commission I receive, but don’t worry if your character is from another game or not from a game at all. Just fill out whatever applies as best you can.

Note - the art you are requesting is for you (and your party’s) enjoyment only, and not to be monetized or used for profit. If you require illustration for your game/supplement, contact me.

Your Name *
Ignore this unless we've been in contact and I've given you one.
If you'd like me to use an existing background (see below), let me know which one here. Or if you'd like a simple custom background drawn, please describe what you'd like. I usually just draw some plants or rocks at the character's feet, or maybe something related to the Campaign Setting if it applies. Complicated custom backgrounds may cost extra.
As you would like it displayed on the drawing.
Optional. If you'd like a short description, or maybe a quote displayed on the drawing, write it here. If you leave this blank, I'll just add the character's race and class below the name. If you're not sure what to put yet, don't worry, I can change it later.
For any variations in ethnicity or skin-tone, please mention it in your description below. Don't see your Pathfinder/Warhammer race? No problem, just describe it below.
Class(es)
Choose all that apply. If your character has multiple classes, but leans towards one in particular, mention it in your description below. Don't see your Pathfinder/Warhammer class? No problem, just describe it below.
Compared to others of the same race
Scars? Markings? Tattoos? Hairstyle. What famous person(s) does your character most resemble? Is your character strong, or nimble?
List and/or describe everything you want your character to be carrying. Equipment, magic items - you name it. But don't go overboard. How much can your character actually carry again?
Give me any clues you can to help inform my drawing. Is your character jovial, devious, stoic? What did he/she/it do before adventuring? Is your character wise, charismatic, dim-witted? Does he/she worship any god(s)? Does he/she have any notable skills that are relevant to the drawing?
Please describe them here, if any.
If you leave this blank, I'll just assume your character exists in a normal D&D/fantasy setting. If you're playing in a more exotic setting that might influence the way character details look, please describe it briefly here.
If you'd like me to draw a bust (I draw the full figure by default), If you'd like a full-colour piece, or if you have any other unusual request, please let me know here. I'm not always able to fulfill these requests, but I don't mind you asking :)
I usually mention clients by their first name on the schedule, on social-media posts featuring the art, and possibly in future self-published art books or things like that. If you have any privacy concerns about this, let me know, and please give me a nickname to use instead.


Background Gallery

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Snow Mountains
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Cobblestone Ruined House
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Demonbeb Pits
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Desert Clouds
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Dungeon Stairs
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Mossy Logs
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Hillside
View fullsize Hillside: Battle
Hillside: Battle
View fullsize Temple Steps Night
Temple Steps Night
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Sea Ghost
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Rock Top
View fullsize WoW Portal
WoW Portal
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Shadow Mountains
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Waterfall
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City
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Stain Glass
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Forest Path
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Stone Heads