Paralives Paramaker Guide

Paramaker is Paralives' powerful character creation system. Unlike traditional slider-based creators, Paramaker uses a drag-to-sculpt approach for unprecedented customization freedom.

Face & Head

•Drag-to-sculpt face shape — click any facial feature and drag to reshape
•Adjust eyes, nose, mouth, jaw, cheekbones independently
•Eyebrow shape, thickness, and position
•Skin tone — continuous color slider (not preset swatches)
•Freckles, moles, birthmarks, scars, and tattoos
•Facial hair with length and style options
•Makeup — lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, eyeliner with color picker

Hair

•100+ hairstyles at launch (more via mods)
•Hair color — full RGB picker with highlights support
•Hair length adjustment on many styles
•Hats and head accessories layer over hair
•Modders can add custom hairstyles via Steam Workshop

Body

•Full body sculpting — height, weight, proportions
•Adjust shoulders, chest, waist, hips independently
•Arm and leg length/thickness
•Body hair options
•Muscle definition slider

Clothing & Accessories

•Mix and match tops, bottoms, shoes, outerwear
•Color/pattern customization on most clothing items
•Outfit categories — everyday, formal, sleepwear, athletic, swimwear
•Glasses, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches
•Save outfits as presets

Identity & Personality

•Choose pronouns independently from body type (he/she/they)
•Gender presentation is fully customizable
•Age selection — teen, young adult, adult, elder
•Personality traits — choose 3 traits that affect behavior
•Aspirations — long-term goals that guide gameplay
•Voice pitch slider
•Walk style selection

Pro Tips

• Save presets — create base characters to reuse as starting points
• Randomize button — great for generating quick NPCs or inspiration
• Gallery sharing — download other players' characters from the Gallery
• Personality matters — traits directly affect daily behavior and social interactions
• Workshop mods — add more hairstyles, clothing, and accessories via Steam Workshop