The Owl's Nest
geocities.com
A guide for creating fictional characters. Full of tips, ideas, and links for fiction writers and roleplayers.
PCGen
pcgen.sourceforge.net
An open source java based character generator and maintenance program aimed at supporting all d20 system.
Command Line Character Manager
sourceforge.net
An open source program developed to assist users in generating character sheets for their characters. Includes HTML output for uploading files to the web.
Hero Machine
heromachine.com
Build a character online. Using Macromedia's Flash program, the HeroMachine lets you control all visual aspects of your character, from capes and boots to faces and weapons.
The Character Sketcher
nbos.com
You don't have to be an artist! Draw character and NPC portraits in seconds! Mix and match pre-drawn facial features to sketch out a composite portrait of your favorite character.