## Avian Humanoid Pixel Art Character Sheet

**Character Name:**  Aether

**Character Type:**  Agile Hero/Support

**Visual Style:**  Vibrant, outlined pixel art

**Attributes:**

* **Species:** Avian Humanoid (bird-like features combined with human form)
* **Age:** Young Adult
* **Gender:** Male
* **Height:**  Average human height (for scaling purposes in game)


**Color Scheme:**

* **Primary:**  Bright Teal
* **Secondary:**  Golden Yellow
* **Accent:**  Deep Crimson Red
* **Background:**  Black outlines for clear visibility


**Special Abilities/Traits:**

* Flight (wings will be animated)
* Enhanced agility and reflexes
* Ability to use magic (subtle visual cues in animation)


**Detailed Design:**

* **Head:**  Human-like face with a beak instead of a mouth.  Large, expressive eyes (teal irises).  Feathers subtly suggested around the head and neck (small, detailed pixel work).
* **Body:**  Slender, athletic build.  Clothing consists of a short, teal tunic with yellow accents and crimson red trim.  The tunic should have a slightly flowing design to suggest movement.
* **Arms & Legs:**  Humanoid arms and legs, but with slightly more elongated proportions to emphasize agility.  The hands and feet are simplified, but detailed enough to be expressive.
* **Wings:**  Large, feathered wings attached to the back.  The wings should be designed in a way that allows for fluid animation during flight.  They should be primarily teal with yellow accents.
* **Tail:**  A short, stylized tail made of feathers, similar in color to the wings.


**Poses for Frame Animation:**

**(All poses should utilize the outlined pixel art style and vibrant color scheme)**

* **Idle:**  Standing with hands relaxed at sides, slight sway in the body.  Wings slightly lowered.
* **Running:**  Legs in motion, wings slightly raised and angled back, body leaning forward.  A blur effect could be added to the legs for added dynamism.
* **Jumping:**  Legs bent, body arched upward, wings spread wide.
* **Attacking:**  One arm extended forward in a punch or spellcasting motion, wings partially spread, body slightly crouched.  A small magical effect (e.g., a small burst of light) could be added to enhance the attack animation.


**Pixel Art Considerations:**

* **Outline:**  A consistent black outline should be used around all elements to ensure clear visibility at smaller scales.
* **Color Palette:**  Limit the color palette to the primary, secondary, and accent colors to maintain visual consistency and avoid muddiness.
* **Dithering:**  Use dithering techniques to create the illusion of smoother gradients and shading within the pixel art.
* **Animation:**  Keep animations simple and fluid, using a limited number of frames to maintain performance.


**Additional Notes:**

* The character's expression should be easily readable even at a small scale.
* The design should be versatile enough to be used in a variety of game environments and scenarios.
* Consider creating multiple variations of the character (e.g., different outfits, expressions) to add depth and variety.


This detailed description provides a solid foundation for creating a vibrant and dynamic pixel art character for your 2D game. Remember to iterate and refine the design during the creation process.