avitar?

[S15DET]

How do I add a custom one? Do you have to reach a certain status first?

[vgwagon]

Nope, there are certain requirments that the avatar needs to meet.
80 x 80 pixel size and 15kb file size.
Click you name when it appears in the online section.
Then click the Profile link.
scroll to the bottom and you will see the Avatar control panel.
You should be able to figure the rest out.
Good luck