Creative options for making Sonic OCS

Disclaimer: You don't have to follow my advice word for word, this is all my opinion and if you don't like it, fine with you.
So you might be thinking right now, " This is just another guide for making Sonic ocs" but I'm gonna give you something new. There are infinite possibilities for an OC, and nothing is strictly prohibited. Anything can work if done on purpose and well executed. Black-and-Red Colour Schemes, sure just look at Mighty; parents died, that could certainly work; has wings even though they are a land animal, just give a reason and you're set. There are some don'ts, like making them able to destroy planets with their pinkies or having everyone fall in love with them, but those are perfectly reasonable. So this is not a list of dos and don'ts, just something to open your mind and expand your creativity.

Design
Think of a design as a window to the character's personality. Now with the whole species thing, make it whatever you want to. Don't be pressured into changing your character's species just to be original; if it has a good design, species shouldn't matter too much. I've noticed that there are certain vibes with each species, so choosing the right one can actually benefit you.

Hedgehogs: Slick, Cool and ready for action

Cats: Very versatile but usually portrayed as less bouncy

Foxes: Sweet, Passionate, Shy or Fiery

Wolves: Cold, Lonely or Determined

Dogs: Energetic, Cute or Awkward

Pandas: Soft-Spoken, Gentle

Aquatic Animals: Mystical, Benevolent

Lynxes: FLOOF, and take that as you will

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