I didn't use all legal methods to design them either.Use it as you like. Edit them, make games with them or put them on your breakfast toast. I don't really care.
Nothing matters and we are all gonna die someday.
https://dundy97.itch.io/free-2d-pixel-art-character-pack
https://dundy97.itch.io/free-pixel-art-character-pack
My discord is Dundy#4512
Please consider I only make characters and check my work to see whether it is good enough for you.
Hi I create 2d characters using a unique method. Here is my itch.io page if you are interested-https://dundy97.itch.io/.