An avatar gallery is being put together, open for all of the members. All cannon characters that sign up will have an avatar made by me, the exact same template as my own avatar is made. It is optional whether or not you wish to use it.
To access the gallery, first click on PROFILE in the menu bar just below the site's banner. Once on that page, click Avatar in the text menu just below the picture menu bar to access your avatar controls. A list of options will show up, allowing you to upload your own avatar, upload one from a URL, link a picture from off-site, and the last choice is to open up the site gallery. Click the button that says Show Gallery. There you can click on your characters picture and Select the Avatar, or you can choose to use your own picture.
Remember that avatars should be 150px by 200px, preferably not any larger or smaller for continuity on the site.
To access the gallery, you do not need to change your avatar. You could just go there to see the different pictures people may or may not choose.