✓ Likes ✓
Traits I actively seek out when looking for character swaps and purchases.
Take note that any named designers in this post are mainly there to give a good working-example of the characters that catch my eye.
I do not hold particular artists above other ones nor am I looking for designs merely for their branding, so I may still turn down offers even if they originate from somebody listed below.

Designers
Besseb . BlueKiwi101 . Caligulla . DaisiesAdopts . Denicah . Kariosa . Kitchiki . LastNight-Light . LittleVulpine . Machati . morteraphan . Noahasai . notecardPasta
OnionGrump . onlyhalfpigeon . Proud-Delle . RyesCreates . SlayersStronghold . SucioPerro . TornTethers . witherlings

Gender Expression
• Androgynous (any gender)
• Feminine (male gender)
• Masculine (any gender)

Palette 'n Themes
• Demonic, Divine, Mystical, etc.
• Food, Night, Winter Themed
• Floral, Gemstones, Nature
• Mid ~ High Complexity
• Muted Tones
• Natural Colours
• Vibrant & Unnatural Accents

Species
• Avian
• Cervine & Equine
• Feline
• Hare & Rabbits
• Human & Humanoids
• Monsters & Mythological Creatures

Poking through my Favourites Folder will also give a decent gage for what themes interest me.

✘ Dislikes ✘
Design aspects I tend to leer away from when searching for new characters to take in.
Note that I might not necessarily dislike traits listed in this category, they just aren't character types I can typically connect with.

▼ If you're checking through this post to propose a trade deal, please also do not offer characters with uncredited art / designs ▼
{ or ones who were originally created on a dollmaker }

Gender Expression
• Feminine (female gender)

Palette 'n Themes
• Eye-burner / Neon / Sparkle-animals
• Predominantly Unnatural Colours
• Incoherent Patterns

Species
• Closed / Original Species
• Fandom Characters*
• Feral**
• Standalone Outfits, Items, etc.

*Warrior Cats are an exception to this dislike
**Any feral species that isn't listed in my Likes column