Homebrew Gixie Species Details

 

Although related to the pixie through a distant ancestor, the only thing they have in common is that they have wings.  Commonly known as the Gixie (Giant Pixie), they call themselves Odonaties.

Their wings are most like a dragonfly when in flight, but become like soft leather when not in use.  This is due to blood engorging the wings to stiffen them.  Because their bodies need to be light to enable flight, they do not have a lot of blood.  Or at least not enough to use their wings and legs at the same time.  This often makes quick landings clumsy despite their incredible dexterity.

Their bones are hollow, and their build is very slim.  Even full grown males are mistaken for human teenage women.  Odonaties rarely break 110 lbs, and cannot carry more than half their body weight without hindering their flight and encumbering their movement. Their hair is cut short or bound close the head because of the turbulence created by their wings during flight. 

Though incredibly nimble, they cannot be stealthy during flight due to the noise of their wings.

Gixie Traits

Quick and nimble flyers that are hard to hit. But cannot take many hits before they fall.

Ability Score Increase

Their hollow bones and slight build give a Gixie incredible dexterity.  A Gixie gets a +3 to base dexterity.  But a -2 to Constitution AND Strength

Fight or Flight

Choose proficiency in either Dex Saving throws or Dex Attacks (Level 3)

Winged Dash

Normally a Gixie cannot use their wings and legs at the same time because they do not have enough blood to supply both.  But if only two wings are used, it can provide a significant boost to running speed, without actually lifting off the ground.  When using Winged Dash your character looses all proficiency and bonuses related to Dexterity until their next turn. (+10ft Walking Speed)

Carry Capacity

Gixies cannot handle much weight due to their fragile build. (Carry Capacity Strength x 5)

Hard to Hit

Their slight build and light weight make these creatures more nimble than most. (+4 to base AC)