The sphinx is a creature that needs no introduction. She's one of the most famous characters in folklore from around the SWANA/Mediterranean area. A cunning and intelligent being fond of riddles and games, often played against unsuspecting adventurers.

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Her design was largely informed by historical dresses from around Babylon and Assyria, with accessories inspired by ancient Greek artifacts. She herself is meant to look like a dark-skinned Egyptian woman from northern Africa, with a bob-length beaded loc wig commonly worn by many ancient Egyptians.

 

Her long padded hands are meant to look like the midpoint between a hand and a paw, to better match the lion's hindquarters she has. Her wings are inspired by the golden eagle, endemic to Greece.