SPARKLE DUSTWING
FeyApprentice Prankster
"I'm going to be the greatest prankster ever! Just watch! *giggle* Oh no, I'm stuck in your hair again, aren't I? I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!""
Identity
- Residence
- The Mischief Meadows, a field where young fey learn their craft
- Civilization
- Fey
Appearance
• Physical: A tiny pixie barely an inch tall, with wings that sparkle like diamonds and hair that changes color with her mood—currently bright pink with excitement. She's missing one antenna from an encounter with a frog. • Clothing: Wears a dress made from a single dandelion seed, with a belt woven from spider silk. • Distinguishing Marks: Her right wing is slightly smaller than her left, making her fly in circles when she's not paying attention.
Relationships
- Family - Her mother, a famous prankster who once made a king dance naked; her three older sisters, all accomplished tricksters
- Allies - A mortal child who can see her and thinks she's hilarious
- Rivals - Other apprentice pranksters competing for the same recognition
Personality
- Traits: Enthusiastic, clumsy, surprisingly kind-hearted for a prankster, desperate to prove herself
- Mannerisms: Giggles when nervous, leaves trails of glitter wherever she goes, apologizes constantly
- Voice: High and breathless, often trailing off into giggles
Backstory
Sparkle is the youngest in a family of legendary pranksters, and she's desperate to live up to their reputation. Unfortunately, her pranks tend to backfire—she once tried to tie someone's shoelaces together and ended up tangled in them herself. She's determined to pull off the perfect prank and earn her family's respect.
Daily Life
She spends her days practicing pranks on unsuspecting insects and small animals, her evenings studying the great pranks of history, and her nights dreaming of the perfect trick. She follows more experienced pranksters around, taking notes and asking endless questions.
Story Hooks
- 1 She's accidentally pranked someone dangerous and needs help escaping the consequences
- 2 She's been offered a chance to join a group of good fey, but it would mean leaving her family—she needs help deciding
Narrative Value
Comic relief, potential ally, character struggling with family expectations, example of fey who don't fit their nature ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════