What Are The Best Lackadaisy OC Ideas For Fanart?

Lackadaisy is such a goldmine for creativity, especially when it comes to original characters! The 1920s speakeasy setting mixed with anthropomorphic cats already gives you so much to work with—elegance, mischief, and a touch of danger. One idea I love is a jazz singer OC, a sultry feline with a smoky voice who moonlights as a spy for the rival gang. Picture her in a sequined dress, tail flicking to the rhythm, but with a hidden dagger strapped to her thigh. Her backstory could involve a fallen-from-grace aristocrat who turned to the underground scene after losing everything, adding layers of tragedy to her glamour.

Another fun angle is a bootlegger with a twist—maybe a scruffy, wiry cat who’s secretly a mechanical genius, crafting hidden compartments in cars or inventing wild contraptions to smuggle liquor. He’d be the gang’s unsung hero, always covered in grease but with a heart of gold. For contrast, how about a corrupt but charming police officer OC? A Siamese cat in a too-tight uniform, playing both sides of the law, with a smirk that says he knows he’s untouchable. The moral ambiguity would make him endlessly interesting to draw and write about.

If you want something lighter, a young pickpocket apprentice taken under the wing of one of the Lackadaisy regulars could be adorable. Imagine a tiny, wide-eyed kitten with oversized paws, clumsily trying to pick pockets but always getting caught—until she accidentally steals something crucial, thrusting her into the main plot. For a darker vibe, a war veteran cat with a prosthetic limb (maybe a whisky barrel peg leg?) could bring in PTSD themes, showing the era’s grit beneath the glitter. The key is balancing the period’s flair with personal quirks—maybe your OC has an irrational fear of gramophones or collects moth-eaten circus memorabilia. The weirder the detail, the more memorable they’ll be!