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Name/Nickname: Niskigwun (AKA Ruffled Feathers)
Gender: Male
Birthdate/"Permanent" Story Age/Astrological Sign: NA; thirties; NA
Birthplace/Current Location: The Fairy Realm, Manitou Island, Lake Huron
Height: 5'9"
Weight/Body Type: Slightly below average; slender/athletic
Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: Black; straight, mostly shaved aside from a long topknot/tail
Race/Ethnic Background: Michinimakinong (Turtle Fairy) (windling); Manitou Islander
Relationship Status: Single/in a relationship (Half Sky, spouse)
Orientation: NA
Siblings: Sixteen younger siblings (including Zhooshigauh (brother) and Cheengwun (brother))
Profession: Chief of Geezhigo-Quae's fighting men; helps protect the Fairy Realm; occasionally guards the Fairy Arch
Distinguishing Characteristics: Comes across as rather haughty and stuffy to those he doesn't know well; loyal to custom and tradition, resistant to change; aloof, proper, reserved, somewhat prudish; perseverant, skilled at fighting (especially with a spear) and leadership; brave, self-sacrificing (e. g., was beaten, had his wings ripped out, and was impaled on his own spear while trying to distract Megissogwun from following his companions)
General Appearance: Tall for a Michinimakinong; serious facial expression, long pointed ears, dragonfly-like wings that can be rolled up into a leather tube; copper skin, brown eyes, black hair, mostly shaved and worn with a porcupine-hair roach and wrapped tail; wears an elaborate feathered turban headdress with several eagle plumes, multiple copper and silver earrings (some with feathers), other jewelry such as armbands and necklaces/pendants/gorgets; otherwise usually dresses sparingly, in a loincloth, sometimes leggings, moccasins, and leather wing case decorated with feathers; often armed with a spear and other weapons such as knives or bow and arrows; various tattoos, including turtles
First Appeared In: Return To Manitou Island
Character Summary: Coming soon! If you're really interested in reading it, let me know and I'll try to get on writing it faster!
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