Dudel makes his debut in Doodlemen RPG, in which he and his sister Dudlette are shown to be created by young Drew. He was found as a drawing later and stolen by Artie and magically comes to live. Once Artie notices, Dudel and Dudlette are saved by The Player, who draws their weapons and their own city, New Canvas. Soon Dudel is brainwashed by Artie and sent on a quest by the Sketchies to retrieve the Rubolet, a legendary ruby.