Hilarious and helpful, this site is great for giving you an unlike set of superheros for that up-and-coming tale of daring do. Suggested by Shona.

This site has generators for pretty much anything you need - names, plots, etc. Whether you're a writer or a gamer, this is a good site to check out. They also have several links to other generator sites.

This generator gives you a plot and a word goal to reach, handy for NaNo warm-ups or just stretching your skills. Recommended by Fulk.

This name gen has a great variety of options as well as an advanced interface that allows you to outline exactly the sort of names you need. Give it a whirl and finally put a name to that character lurking in the back of your mind. Recommended by Fulk.