1.To create a character(a creature or human),what is the best way I should use.Patch,NURBS or others? 2.Is that possible to create a realistic character without a scanner?(actually i want to buy one) and what about working with a scanner?I mean create character through the template of input handworked sketch from scanner. I have a long time handworked painting experience.But I''m a really newbie in MAX R3.I need help.

2. Hey, if youre good at drawing by hand you wont do all that bad in 3d. And if you have a tablet it´s even easier.
Dont bother with a scanner just for the 3d stuff (but i guess if youre into 2d as well you cant do very long without one....)

Cant help you with 1, i´m a beginner as well (with 3ds)

3. Get a legal version.

3. lets not even start

Use Patch modelling. Easy to learn and very powerful, great for organic forms.