You might have missed this as it’s not presented very clearly, but you do have some CK3 ruler design options at launch in the form of the Barbershop. And, if you’re impatient and looking to make some drastic aesthetic tweaks then we have a couple of CK3 mods to check out. If you do want to make some small changes to your ruler’s hair and clothing then there’s the Barbershop option, which is tucked away beneath a couple of panels. It’s also worth noting that Paradox has said that CK3 character creator is coming post-launch and will be free. Crusader Kings 3 doesn’t have this as a launch feature, but there are some options for changing your ruler’s aesthetic that you may not be aware of.
If you have played previous Crusader Kings games then the lack of any obvious character creator might come as a shock to you given that CK2 had a pretty versatile ruler designer added as DLC. Looking to modify your CK3 character and design a ruler fit for the throne? History is full of tales of ambitious players catfishing their way to positions of immense power, and while your character’s aesthetics in Crusader Kings 3 won’t actually hamper their fight for power, it would be nice to have a little more control over how they look.
