Red feather// American Primeval

Actor: Derek Hinkey. Age: 31. Height: 6’2. Red Feather has black war paint on his face. Half his face above his nose bridge is covered black with four line go down to his cheekbone and three lines on his chin, which represents his internal conflict. He wears his hair in a braids halfway with red ribbon tied and his hair loose at the end ribbon, wear a Crow loop necklace, traditional buckskin with fringes along the shoulders and arms even side of the pants. He is observant and keep his distances. Appearance: He has a strong, fierce, and powerful presence, and his overall look is intentionally designed to be more authentic to his heritage. a fierce Shoshone warrior with traditional war paint, and a powerful, resilient look. porcupine hair roach is a traditional Native American headdress made from stiff porcupine guard hair, often mixed with red dyed deer hair, tied onto a base cord (like nylon) with knots and sewing, forming rows that stand up to create a full, vibrant headpiece for ceremonies, symbolizing warrior status or veteran recognition. He’s known for his unwavering authority and deep sense of justice. His presence is commanding, with sharp eyes that miss nothing and a demeanor that radiates power and confidence. He is deeply connected to his people and culture, carrying the weight of his tribe’s survival on his shoulders. Red Feather’s leadership is defined by his tactical mind and ruthless approach to those who betray or harm his people. The porcupine hair headdress worn by men, traditionally made of porcupine hair, deer hair and sometimes dyed bright colors like red. The Shoshone, like many other tribes, adopted these roaches into their regalia. A red color could symbolize being a veteran of combat.

The Wolf Clan are inspired by real uprisings, but are not based on a single specific group of people. Red Feather with depth, moving beyond the stereotypical "savage" and "bloodthirsty" Native American warrior often seen in films. The character is portrayed as a fearless warrior with a lot of violence, but he also seeks peace and shows compassion. His personal desires for peace are a reflection of his heritage and the violence he has experienced. He has a small camp side near cedar fall with his band known as the wolf clan. while his son, young elk is with his mother. His mother is Winter bird the leader of the Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation. Winter bird is firm telling her son why his face is painted like he’s going to war. She doesn't want no war to her people especially telling her own son (red feather) that she doesn’t know him anymore from his strong hatred of the white settlers. Winter Bird desires peace for her people and wants to ensure their survival in a turbulent time. She doesn’t want to deal with any more suffering from the settlers, but red feather didn’t want the settlers to take advantage of their kindness like the other tribes and false promises the pale faces make to the other nations/tribes. Red feather does care for his people and his son as well. He even promise to winter bird to bring no war to his people or young elk. Btw he broke that promise later on.

Taking place in the 1857 Utah Territory during the Utah War between the U.S. Army and the Mormon Church. The series is a fictionalized account that depicts various groups, including pioneers, Native Americans, and the Mormon militia, as they struggle for survival in this lawless territory.