So, I just came up with an idea for a game in which you have to choose a random element and design a character from that element- until you end up with a different character for all the elements! the level of detail you go into is entirely optional! you could just decide the stone and species, or you could go crazy and design a whole backstory for them! you're welcome to draw, describe or anything in between in order to illustrate your points.

Characters created with this could end up going up for adoption, or even being created by the maker! feel free to write about that in this thread if you'd like to do anything specific!

There aren't many rules for this; just avoid remaking any existing characters on the site and claiming them as your own! Try to keep with ordinary(non-rcs) animals too.

I started doing this challenge this morning, and have currently done 9 elements of 11. (will be uploading a picture of my notebook page when I finish)
Here's the ideas I have so far!

Fire- Orca -fire agate on tail fluke or turning blowhole into a volcano.
Electric- rattlesnake- iron pyrite forms lightning-rod antlers on head!
Animal- Chimpanzee- obsidian forms ram horns.
earth- albatross- gem is in its wing and prevents flight.
Prokaryote- pig- green fluorite looks like drool pouring from chin.
fungi- pangolin- gem looks like parasitic cordycepts, emoves sight on one side of face.
plant- maned wolf- gem takes the form of antlers with little bowls for plants to grow!
arcane- swan- boji stone on forehead.
light- dove- black diamond makes a battle mask over face.
energy- chameleon- clump of bismuth crystals at the base of its tail.

This list will be updated as I think of more!

Okay RNG... go!

Light
Name: Leyvok
Species: Texas Longhorn
Stone: Obsidian horns, sharp at front
Appearance: Light grey hair, dark eyes, intense expression

Description: Woe to those who happen upon this misguided bull. Born alone in the darkness, he has come to think of it as the natural state of things. When light returns to the caves- and with it the sounds of life- he takes it upon himself to bring back the darkness he loves. He speaks little, having no need for words, and one of the only ways to tell his status as a greater gembound is his deep strategic insight in killing and his apparent delight in watching his victims slowly fade away before taking their crystals and casting them into a dark pit near the place he calls home. He constantly bathes himself in shadow, making his actual form difficult to discern at times, even as he charges with pointed and razor sharp horns.

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Fungi
Name: Therron
Species: Gouldian finch
Stone: Granite beak
Appearance: Plethora of colors, as is common for species

Description: The resident gossip of the caves. He has taken it upon himself to make sure he knows everyone's business and everyone else knows not only what he has discovered but what he thinks about it. Constantly trying to solve people's problems with his advice, which is mostly horrible but his heart really is in the right place. Mostly harmless, but will accidentally spill the wrong information or give advice to people who don't know better than to ignore him from time to time.

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Electricity
Name: Clyteo
Species: Opossum
Stone: Clear quartz between shoulder blades
Appearance: Fairly light colored for an opossum, skinny build

Description: Does what Therron does, except he's actually competent at it. Constantly running about the caves recording events. Literally recording events that is; if he sees something noteworthy he will immediately rush off to every corner the cave and using his electricity will etch some pictorial description of it. He has a specific location for these pictures in each major section, usually fairly near a tunnel. Very rarely will he seek out company of others, lest he miss something by staying still too long, and he has stamina to match just about anyone. It is said that he does sleep, but no one has witnessed this fact first-hand.