Thornswift Sprite

Description:
The Thornswift Sprite is a diminutive, desert-dwelling creature resembling a humanoid cactus with long, spindly arms and legs. It has a round, cactus-like head adorned with one or two expressive eyes and a cheerful grin. Thornswift Sprites are covered in sharp thorns and often wear colorful, tattered robes.
Behavior:
Thornswift Sprites are known for their playful and mischievous nature. They are incredibly fast and agile, often darting around the desert landscape with incredible speed. They enjoy pranks, riddles, and games of agility.
Lore:
Thornswift Sprites are believed to be guardians of the desert, appearing to those they deem worthy of their playful tests and challenges. Some desert nomads seek their guidance as guides through the harsh terrain.
Abilities:
Swift Stride:
Thornswift Sprites are incredibly fast runners and can traverse the desert in the blink of an eye. They are known for their speed and agility in both movement and combat.
Needle Barrage:
Thornswift Sprites can launch a barrage of thorns from their bodies at incredible speeds. These thorns are sharp and can cause damage to anyone they strike.
Cactus Camouflage:
When standing still with their eyes closed, Thornswift Sprites can blend in perfectly with the desert flora, with every part of themselves becoming nearly invisible to the untrained eye, except for their robes billowing in the wind.

Thornswift Sprite CR: 1/2

Tiny plant, feyfolk, chaotic neutral

Armor Class: 13 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points: 10hp(4d4)

Speed: 60 ft , fly: 0 ft , burrow: 5 ft , swim: 0 ft , climb: 0 ft

STR

3 -4

DEX

18 +4

CON

10 +0

INT

12 +1

WIS

14 +2

CHA

16 +3

Saving Throws: Dex

Skills: Perception +4, Stealth +6

Damage Vulnerabilities: Fire

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14

Languages: Sylvan, Common

Challenge Rating: 1/2 ( 25 XP)

Proficiency Bonus: 2

Fleetfooted:
The Spritestrider can take the Dash action as a bonus action on its turn.
Thornskin:
Any creature that hits the Thornswift Sprite with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 2 (1d4) piercing damage from its sharp, bristly skin.
Fey Ancestry:
The Thornswift Sprite has advantage on saving throws against being charmed and can't be put to sleep by magical means.

Actions

Needle Jab:
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Thorn Volley:
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 7 (2d6) poison damage.
Playful Trick:
The Thornswift Sprite can use its Illusion Mastery to create a harmless illusion or minor enchantment to entertain or confound. This can be used as a distraction in combat or to create amusing effects in non-combat situations.
Speed Burst (Recharge 4-6):
The Thornswift Sprite can use its supernatural speed to make a sudden burst of movement. It can Dash and Disengage in the same turn without expending an action.

Reactions

Evasive Maneuvers:
When a Thornswift Sprite is targeted by an attack, it can use its reaction to attempt to avoid the attack. The attacker must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or miss the Thornswift Sprite.

Suggested Environments

Desert