In no way, shape or form would it effect your roleplay in my opinion. I have used images in alot of my roleplays and at other times none at all. Sure it helps paint a better picture of the RP and gives it that extra umgh, but the roleplay is all about the writing.

I mean honestly how long do you actually look at the picture anyways 1 maybe 2 seconds 9unless it shows a little skin for you pervs lol). The true entertainment in a roleplay is by showing off your skill and making things entertaining. Alot of people add humor which always catches readers attention, while others like myself like to add detail. For instance someone will say their character reached for the door knob and left it simple like that, when I on the other hand would write something like "Sarah Saint James reached for the door knob the cold metal sending a shiver down her spine."

It's all in the writing I wouldn't worry too much about images unless you want to, I honestly do it for my own satisfaction because I don't want people to forget what my character pic base looks like since I don't use it as my avatar.

Amber