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Characters
Understand player avatars, roles, rigs, NPCs, abilities and custom characters.
12 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
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Characters reference library
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CHARACTERSYour Roblox Avatar
A platform identity that may look different across experiences.
CHARACTERSPlayable Roles
Many experiences divide participants into roles with different objectives.
CHARACTERSNPCs
Non-player characters provide quests, shops, information or atmosphere in some experiences.
CHARACTERSHumanoid
The Roblox character component used by many developer-built character systems.
CHARACTERSR6 Character Rig
Classic-style avatar setup with a smaller set of character body parts.
CHARACTERSR15 Character Rig
Avatar rig supporting additional body joints and animations.
CHARACTERSStarterCharacter
Creator-provided starting character replacement for an experience.
CHARACTERSCharacter Abilities
Experience-specific moves such as dashes, blocks or attacks.
CHARACTERSCharacter Animation
Walking, jumping, emotes and action motions in player characters.
CHARACTERSAccessories and Attachments
Avatar cosmetics and developer attachments.
CHARACTERSCustom Morphs
Experience-defined transformation into a different character or form.
CHARACTERSPlayer Display Name
A social identity visible in supported Roblox interfaces.
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