D&D character commissions have an $87.50 full body median across 8 published USD sheets, with prices from $50 to $600. The portrait or bust median is $52.50, and half body is $65 across 7 sheets. Use those comparisons to build your own tiers, then price party members, companions, usage rights and payment fees separately.
How much do DnD character commissions cost?
The sampled full body prices range from $50 to $600, with an $87.50 median. Portraits and busts have a $52.50 median, while half body is $65. These are published asking prices for different styles and scopes, so compare the finish and inclusions before treating a figure as your own rate.
The published sheets behind the comparison
| Sheet descriptor | Portrait or bust | Half body | Full body | Scope notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D&D specialist | $25 head profile | $40 | $50 | Sketch, base color and shading included |
| Player character artist | $15 bust | $35 | $55 base | Rendering level costs extra |
| Forum illustrator | $35 portrait | $60 | $90 | Posted February 2024; sketches priced separately |
| Render tier artist | $55 head or bust | $65 | $80 | Full render tier used here |
| Portrait specialist | $50 bust | $65 | $85 | Sketch bust available separately |
| Fantasy illustrator | $85 bust | Not listed | $120 | $50 headshot also offered |
| Dark fantasy painter | From $80 bust | From $120 | From $180 | Commissions currently closed |
| Semi-realism painter | $300 bust | $400 | $600 | $250 headshot; hyper-realism full body $1,000 |
These 8 sheets were read on October 24, 2026. The sample is not a survey of US artists or completed sales. It mixes base prices, finished tiers and starting quotes. The render tier sheet also lists cheaper sketches and simple renders, while the player character sheet adds rendering to its base. Removing the high end painter gives a full body median of $85.
Full body entry prices across the sample
How much should I charge for a DnD character portrait?
Use the $52.50 portrait or bust median as a comparison, then charge for your actual drawing, communication and revision time. Decide whether your portrait means a headshot or a bust, and specify the finish. A token portrait and a painted character study can require very different amounts of work.
A D&D portrait price list at three rates
| Coverage | Low market | Sample median | High market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait or bust | $15 | $52.50 | $300 |
| Half body | $35 | $65 | $400 |
| Full body | $50 | $87.50 | $600 |
Low and high mean the endpoints in this sample, not recommended rates or quality ratings. The portrait comparison mixes head profiles, portraits and busts; it uses bust prices where those are the selected sheet tier. Half body covers 7 sheets. Publish your own coverage definitions alongside the prices so players can tell what their order includes.
Separate finish from coverage. The render tier sheet lists sketch prices of $10/$15/$20, simple render prices of $25/$35/$45, and full render prices of $55/$65/$80 for head or bust, half body and full body. The player character sheet adds $5 for sketch, $10 for line art, $20 for flat colors or $30 for full render. Our broader guide to art commission prices explains how to connect a published tier to your working time.
How much does a DnD party commission cost?
One sheet offers a party of 4 or more characters in a single artwork for $150, including detailed armor and heraldry. Treat that as one artist's package. Your own party quote should account for every character, their interactions, composition, finish and background, with the included cast agreed before payment.
Additional character policies vary. Published options include flat additions of $30 to $45, an extra character at 50% of base, 65% of base after a 35% discount, 80% of base, or full price at that character's own tier. The D&D specialist charges +$30 for half body and +$45 for full body. The fantasy illustrator prices each character separately and caps groups at 5.
A shared image still needs readable silhouettes and space for everyone's equipment. Ask the DM for an approved cast and identify who can authorize changes. Define whether delivery is one combined scene or separate character files. State how adding a late party member changes the quote rather than absorbing another drawing into the original package.
How much do pets, companions and backgrounds add?
Published animal companion prices run from $15 to $30 on one sheet, while background additions range from $5 to $30 on that same list. Other sheets charge separately for complex details, wings, weapons or a full scene. Describe the creature and setting before choosing the relevant addition to your base.
The D&D specialist lists wings at +$5 or +$10 and extravagant weapons or tattoos at +$5 to $10. The player character artist lists detailed armor or heraldry at $25. The render tier artist adds $10 to $30 for complex details and $10 to $30 for backgrounds. A held weapon can be an extra on the dark fantasy sheet too.
The fantasy illustrator includes backgrounds of 1 to 2 colors, charges $20 for a simple background and $55 for a full scene, with buildings adding $25. On your own sheet, distinguish a color field from a tavern interior. Ask whether a companion needs its own pose and detailed equipment so its scope is clear before you start.
Should DnD character art include commercial use?
State personal and commercial permissions separately instead of assuming every D&D commission includes business use. One sampled sheet doubles the price for commercial use; another adds 150% of the price. Those are individual policies. Ask whether the buyer wants a private campaign portrait, a monetized stream asset or artwork for sale.
Adding 150% costs more than doubling, so spell out the calculation in your quote. Record permitted uses, revisions, delivery and cancellation terms in a written commission agreement before collecting payment, and explain whether future commercial use needs another license. Do not promise rights to third-party material you cannot grant.
Payment policies also differ. The forum illustrator asks for a 50% non-refundable deposit upfront, while the render tier artist requires full payment before starting. Explain your own deposit and balance policy clearly. The art commission invoice tool helps lay out the agreed scope and payment split before work begins.
How much does a DnD character reference sheet cost?
The player character sheet lists a $100 reference sheet, while the dark fantasy painter starts reference sheets at $200. These are separate offers with different scope. Price the views, expressions, equipment details and finish you deliver, and distinguish documenting an existing character from developing a new design from a written brief.
A player may need consistent armor, markings and colors for future commissions without wanting a painted scene. Agree which details the sheet must communicate. Our reference sheet commission pricing guide covers those deliverables, while the character design commission price guide explains charging for unresolved design decisions. Put design exploration in the scope before accepting a brief that only describes a personality or character class.
What do platform fees take from a DnD commission?
On a $90 full body commission, the supplied fee comparison leaves $87.09 through a Stripe payment link, $86.37 through a PayPal invoice and $72.00 on Fiverr. Gig page proceeds vary by plan and include Stripe processing here. Monthly subscriptions are separate costs, so include them when assessing your overall income.
| Payment or platform | Fee basis | You keep from $90 |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe payment link | 2.9% + $0.30 | $87.09 |
| PayPal invoice | 3.49% + $0.49 | $86.37 |
| Gig page Studio | 3% + Stripe | $84.39 |
| Gig page Pro | 5% + Stripe | $82.59 |
| VGen | 5% + Stripe | $82.59 |
| Gig page Starter | 8% + Stripe | $79.89 |
| Fiverr | 20% | $72.00 |
FreelanceNation plans also cost $9 monthly for Starter, $19 for Pro and $49 for Studio. Those subscriptions are excluded from the table. The calculations assume one payment; collecting a deposit and balance separately repeats fixed processing charges. Compare art commission payment methods before choosing how clients pay, and build costs into the published price.
Where can I sell DnD character commissions?
Publish your D&D tiers on a FreelanceNation gig page so players and DMs can review coverage, extras and terms in one place. Give each tier a clear deliverable, then explain how to request a party quote and pay through your payment link. Your page should connect the price list to ordering instructions.
Start with the art commission selling page and prepare your tiers with the art commission sheet maker. Ask for character references, class, equipment, pose, intended use and deadline. Show examples of your own work that match each finish, and explain the revision stage. Keep party art available by quote when its composition needs discussion.
Promise a turnaround you can meet. The D&D specialist lists 3 to 7 days for a head and 1 to 2 weeks for a full body; other sampled artists allow up to a month. Your availability and the agreed scope should determine the delivery date shown to the buyer.
The short version
Use $52.50 for portraits, $65 for half body and $87.50 for full body as sample comparisons. Set your own prices around time, finish and scope. Publish clear party, companion and commercial policies, account for fees, and put those tiers on a gig page with a clear route from brief to payment.