User blog comment:Decathartique/dC's Character Creation Guide/@comment-24857097-20160404050004

I created my character with a purpose of attempting to instill some sense of realism in an unrealistic setting. Additionally, I dislike the "pretty boy" aspect typically seen in anime (the ridiculous hair and the impossibly thin and muscular figure) so I tried my best in designing him with a Western motif.

Oliver Browning (My first and most edited flagship character)

Appearance: A tall black man who has a buzz cut with a fade and a 5 o' clock shadow. He is chubbyfat. Imagine Ice Cube to get a better picture.

Clothing: Coyote brown layered shirt with black sleeves, OD green tactical pants, black boots. Looks like a private military operator when wearing combat gear over his attire.

Personality: A humble, simple, diplomatic individual. He is shy, but can talk to others surpisingly well as long as he's in a good mood. Values his mental health and can be an emotional wreck when stressed beyond his tolerance levels. Does not like sadists, prepare to be called out if you demonstrate sadistic tendencies.

Here's something to show what I dislike about typical anime characters and what I tried to accomplish in making one.