Archived characters can now be restored. Set Status to Archived or All on the Characters page and select Unarchive Character, or use the same button on the character's details page.
The character returns to Active and becomes available for editing and new character selections again, with their existing voice, scripts, media, and podcast assignments untouched.
Unarchiving needs an available character slot on your plan and a voice still attached to the character. A small number of legacy archived characters have no voice attached and can't be restored.
See Managing Characters for the full walkthrough.