I really like this topic! Well, I would say that my favorite phase of the character creation process is technically not a part of the actual process itself. My favorite part of making a character is designing the "blueprints" of the character. This is especially true in preset making. I first pencil-sketch a simple generic wolf shape on paper, then add tufts and/or any distinguishing physical characteristics, and then I just go all out with markings! :3 Another part of the process I enjoy is, as I believe Vespian said before me, is coming up with names for my characters. I usually name my characters after historical figures, Latin words, or simply words that I find appealing. Once again, great topic!