FAIRY

BEAUTIFUL, FLUTTERY BEINGS OF FANTASY, FAIRIES ARE MAGICAL CREATURES WITH WINGS AND POINTED EARS. THEY COMMUNE WITH THE FOREST AND OFTEN HAVE MISCHIEVOUS, CHANGEABLE PERSONALITIES.

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Faces: Often portrayed as wild children, fairies have youthful features with large eyes, arched brows, and pointed ears.

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Insects: Look to butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles for inspiration. Use jewel tones in the wings, or make them transparent. Give fairies antennae or beetle horns.

Flora: Fairies commune with nature, so their clothing can range from basic ...

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