I created some character designs for my partner, who is an avid D&D player and DM.
Moseph "Jerry" Jerrick, a loxodon cleric-turned-wizard.
Accompanying him is his steadfast companion, The Guide: a small, rather dead golden fish, a symbol of the search for knowledge - and how it can go terribly wrong. Moseph sometimes talks to the unresponsive fish; it helps him to get his thoughts in order (see: rubberducking).
Sebastian Balthazar, an astral elf rogue who abhors Stealth, wears heavy armour and casts magic. Also has a lightsaber Sun Blade.
"This is probably the most over-engineered character I ever made or ever will make." - author