Welcome to Charmies!

Charmies are a completely OPEN and free to make species.They are animal / anthro characters with bottom halves that are made of see-through material and filled with any manner of items.Their unique design traits include large cheek markings and toy-like accessories called Charms, which are a source of magic.

Charmies were created by Dracononite.Charmies were originally modeled after sensory comfort items such as fidgets, building blocks, slime, glitter, chews, etc.The concept of putting objects into characters isn't a new one, nor one that Charmies are trying to own or copyright. Similarities to Charmies in character designs that don't belong to the species are of no issue and heavy inspiration may be taken from the species.

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Say hi to Lemonade!

This is Lemonade, the official mascot of the species and the character that inspired Charmies! They're a plush chimera with soft gel horns and a glass bottom half filled with blue liquid, glitter stars, and lemon slices. Their charm is a big plastic star at the end of their tail, and their magic is making rainbows appear!(click them to see their Toyhouse profile!)

🌊 About the Species 🌊

Let's check out some examples of just how diverse Charmies can be! Our favorite mascot Lemonade will be demonstrating the many design traits of Charmies.

Biology, Body Types, and Forms

Charmies' bodies can be made of practically anything: biological material, plush, plastic, vinyl/pooltoy, pinata, slime, etc. Their bottom halves are usually glass, plastic, or other kinds of hollow, transparent material. The separation between the upper and lower halves is distinct, and can be different shapes or asymmetrical.Charmies can have any kind of body type you can imagine, and can be many different shapes and sizes. Thin, fat, small, stout, giant - whatever!

From anthro to feral, centaur, and even mermaid, Charmies can have any kind of "form". They can be any type of animal species, even mythical creatures or amorphous beings, with any kinds of features. They can have multiple or floating heads or limbs, wings, horns/antlers, paws/claws/hooves, etc.The only restriction is that Charmies cannot be humanoid.

Cheek Markings

Large, defined cheek markings are the only required marking for Charmies. These can be any shape and color as long as they are obvious and identifiable among the design's other colors / markings, and are not largely obscured by other markings on top, or part of a larger color area. Get creative, they don't have to be circles!

"Deco" - aka, filling!

The bottom halves of Charmies are often filled with any manner of fun items called "deco," named after small decorative glitter sprinkled on or mixed into slime.Charmies can have any kind of items as deco! Some examples include: clouds, water, slime, crayons, food, toys, gummy guts, drinks, bugs, sand, plants, fossils, lava, gems, mulch, paper, ghosts, soil, candy, and much more.A Charmie's tail, horns, claws, spikes, wings, etc. can all also be filled with deco!

Charms and Magic

Charms are what Charmies are named after! They give Charmies the ability to use magic and transform between different forms. Each Charmie who has a Charm has their own special magic ability, many of which are unique, small effects such as: mimicking sounds, telekinesis, bursts of confetti, small rain showers, etc.A Charm is a distinct item, accessory or addition - they can't be a marking. A collar with tags, a stitched-on patch, a trinket tied to a horn, a gel shape, etc! Charms are commonly found on the front of the torso or tail, but can be anywhere at all.Charms are completely optional, and can also be missing or broken. If a Charm is missing, the Charmie can't use their magic at all - and if it's broken, it might negatively affect their magic if they try to use it (for example: causing a small storm when their magic is typically bringing sunshine).

🎨 "Make Your Own" Charmie

"MYO" stands for "make your own!" Charmies are free to make as personal characters, as long as they have the required design traits and follow the species rules.If you'd like to share your Charmie, you can join the Toyhouse world to submit your character for showcasing, or post them on social medias. Feel free to tag me (@ Dracononite)!You can design your character yourself, commission an artist to design them for you, use the free MYO Charmie base, etc.There is no masterlist or approval process for Charmies! Have fun!

Design Do's

- Follow the species traits and rules
- Include the required cheek markings
- Give them a Charm with fun magic (optional!)- Make Charmies for yourself, as gifts, or for design trades
- Design Charmie versions of your own characters
- Design multiple "forms" for the same Charmie character
- Make fan character or media-themed Charmies
- Be creative!

Design Don'ts

- Ignore or go against the species traits or rules
- Make a Charmie version of an open/closed species, unless allowed by that species
- Copy an existing character design, trace someone else's art, etc.
- Design Charmie adoptables for sale without permission or being invited as a guest artist

Charmie Design Examples!

A spotlight of Charmie character designs which are examples of how varied Charmies can be!

Charmie Resources

The resources featured here can be used for Charmies! This page may be added to later on!

Free-to-use "MYO" Charmie base

This lineart base is completely free to download, distribute (except for profit), edit, and use as a template to get started designing your Charmie! This base is old and only includes one body type.Download on my Ko-fi shop! Tips are appreciated, but not necessary.

Free-to-use Charmie Toyhouse Code

This code is free to use and was made for Charmies! It was originally created by Izel_Dino / Moved111 (I don't know if they have an active Toyhouse, and I don't know where to find them online) to be freely edited and used for the species, so I've updated it to be used for the most current version of the species. The colors, icons, images etc can all be changed.Find the code on Toyhouse!

Free-to-use Charmie Ribbon

This ribbon was created by Hey_Thyme for Charmies! Ribbons like these are popular to put into characters' Toyhouse profiles as a fun display. Here's a huge resource page for them!

⭐️ Collectibles ⭐️

Charmies feature (optional!) collectible badges and stickers as rewards for reaching milestones or completing art prompts. These collectibles have been repurposed so that they're still available, and more may be offered in the future. You can put these in your Charmies' character profiles!

Sprout Badge

Achievement: Obtain your first Charmie

A copper-backed pin showcasing a seed sprouting a vibrant heart-shaped sapling.

April Showers Badge

Achievement: Draw or write about your Charmie using their magic

A glossy pin depicting a cloud with a metallic, sparkling rainbow and gel raindrops!

Shooting Star Badge

Achievement: Design a Charmie character

A silver-backed pin of a soft gel star with colorful sparkly enamel ribbons.

Summer Fun Sticker

Achievement: Draw or write about your Charmie enjoying the summertime

A sticker of a surfboard on a large wave, with a shining sun and a beach covered in seashells.

Golden Wing Badge

Achievement: Design a Charmie adoptable as a guest artist

A regal, gold-plated wing-shaped pin made of a soft resin, with decorative hard plastic stars.

Heart of Pride Sticker

Achievement: Draw or write about your Charmie celebrating LGBTQ+ pride

A sticker of a glossy blue bow with rainbow ribbons, with a gold-plated heart-shaped pride flag pin.

🌱 Q&A 🌱

What is the status of the species?
Charmies are open and anyone is free to make personal characters.Do Charmies have a masterlist?
No they do not. They did when the species was originally created, but I quickly realized that the amount of management work needed to track and organize every Charmie was overwhelming and unnecessary.Are you looking for moderators or official artists?
No, I'm not looking to manage the species actively or build any sort of management team. The most I plan on doing is looking for temporary guest artists to make adoptables!How do I get a Charmie?
You can make your own, buy an adoptable, or commission a custom design from an artist that is okay with designing a Charmie! You can also be sold, traded, or gifted a Charmie by a previous owner.Do I have to join the Toyhouse world to own a Charmie?
No, you don't! The Toyhouse is just available for anyone who wants to join to submit their Charmie to be showcased, or to get notifications of any species updates or Charmie adoptables.Is the DeviantArt Group still active?
No it is not, I haven't used DeviantArt in years and do not plan on coming back to it, so the group is not active or managed. I've left it open as an archive.Will there be a Discord server for Charmies?
No, I do not plan on ever making a Discord server for the species, if one exists, I did not approve it.Can I create free-to-use resources for the Charmie species, such as Toyhouse profile codes, lineart / YCH bases, etc?
Yes, and feel free to share with me! I may feature them on the site and Toyhouse.Can I make Charmie adoptables?
Please don't, unless you're a guest artist that I've reached out to! This is to prevent Charmies that don't follow the traits or are created by unwelcome parties from being mistaken as official / approved.How can I be notified when Charmie adoptables are put up for sale?
You can join the Toyhouse world! Official adoptables will be submitted to and advertised there, along with my social media if you follow me elsewhere.Can I make Charmies as custom design commissions, for raffles or giveaways, or as gifts or trades?
Yes, feel free to!Can I make a Charmie version of a character that is part of another open or closed species, such as dutch angel dragons, sergals, protogens or xaeco?
Only if that species allows it!Can I change a character that was originally designed as a Charmie, to not be a Charmie anymore?
Yes, if you wish to not have the character be a part of the species for whatever reason, you are free to redesign them!

Charmie Rules & Guidelines

Usage of Charmie charactersCharmies can be used as personal characters, sonas, mascots, or in comics, stories, roleplay, etc. Charmies are not restricted to a set "canon" universe. Owners are free to place Charmie designs in any universe, world or setting they wish.If you are looking for suggestions for roles or personalities, it is popular for Charmies to be dutiful companions which bring happiness, comfort and fun to those they love.Reselling, trading, and gifting Charmie charactersCharmie characters can be resold, traded, or gifted at your own discretion. You may resell a Charmie bought as an adopt only for the original price unless they have additional art/content. You must include all versions of a design when selling / trading. (If you have created a Charmie design as a form for a pre-existing character, you cannot sell just the Charmie version.) Recipients of any Charmie designs should be made aware that the design is part of the Charmie species before transaction.Adoptables, merch, and commissionsAdoptables, defined as character designs created specifically for sale or profit, are prohibited to create outside of guest artists, which may be invited or have their request to be a guest artist accepted.You may create merchandise of your own Charmie characters for personal use - such as plushies, stickers, charms, etc, as long as the artist has given permission for their art to be used. Commissions specifically tailored to Charmie characters are allowed, such as shaker charms or see-through badges.If you plan on producing Charmie merchandise for profit, I'd appreciate you reaching out to me first! I'll most likely give permission, but I'd also like to see the merch and maybe promote it if I think it's cool :o)Prohibited and Discouraged ContentIt is highly discouraged to create illegal, immoral, inappropriate, culturally appropriative, or hateful content with Charmies. You may not harass, solicit, or scam others using the Charmie species. Content depicting major violence, realistic gore, hardcore drugs; NSFW/18+/adult themes and sexually suggestive content; is discouraged, though I do understand and accept that I cannot control other peoples' actions.If you support or are affiliated with any of these, your presence within the Charmie communities will not be tolerated: Anti-LGBTQIA+, TERFs, ableists, racists, neo-nazi/alt-right, pedophiles, zoophiles.