Background
Character Name: Bigby Wolf
Series: Fables
Point in canon: The end of issue #13, right before the Baba Yaga plot
Character Background: Bigby was the son of the North Wind and a wolf named Winter, and he was the runt of the pack. Spurred by his brother's tauntings and a desire to kill the father that abandoned his mother, Bigby vowed to grow larger. His prey grew increasingly large, and in return so did he, until he was so great and powerful that he was slaying whole armies sent against him. ...And yes, along the way there were three pigs and a grandmother and red-cloaked girl involved. Then the fable lands were invaded. The armies of the Adversary encroached on his territory, moved into his hunting grounds, and so Bigby joined the fables in working to fight them off. When the fables found retreat their only option and went to set up a refugee camp in the human world, Bigby went along.
Nowadays the big bad wolf has reformed. Using a spell that lets him keep human form when he wants to, he works as Fabletown's sheriff, keeping the peace and secretly using spies and subterfuge to keep an eye on the Adversary. He's under strict stipulation to prevent him from giving into his ravenous ways again, and is not allowed at the Farm (where the non-human fables live), but for the most part has become a trusted member of Fabletown.
As befits a wolf, Bigby is a tough, determined individual. He's loyal to those who earn his trust, and vicious and merciless towards his enemies. He has no problem killing when killing seems the best option, and once even joined the army to fight in World War II. While he's not without humor, it's usually of a dry sort; the sight of Bigby smiling is rare and more often than not bodes ill for someone. Along with strength and speed (and the ability to shift into a werewolf or full wolf form) he's possessed of great cunning. As the sheriff of Fabletown he uses his keen senses and insight in making sure that none of the fables are stepping out of line or risking exposure. For a wolf he's oddly solitary and fiercely independent, which likely stems from his strained relations with his family-- he's tried to kill his father seven times, for example. His size and infamy have earned him the Lord of the Wolves title among all other packs, but he only uses this when he needs to; he has no desire for glory or power.
Along with his abilities to turn into a gigantic wolf, Bigby's heritage has given him the ability to "huff and puff", blowing fierce winds and with a minor ability to control them. He's also extremely hard to kill, and will remain immortal until someone manages it. It's been mentioned that silver bullets, fire or beheading would do it. He is, however, afraid of heights.
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual. Later on in the series he reveals his love for/gets married to Snow White, and has only been shown as having interest in women in the past.
Series: Fables
Point in canon: The end of issue #13, right before the Baba Yaga plot
Character Background: Bigby was the son of the North Wind and a wolf named Winter, and he was the runt of the pack. Spurred by his brother's tauntings and a desire to kill the father that abandoned his mother, Bigby vowed to grow larger. His prey grew increasingly large, and in return so did he, until he was so great and powerful that he was slaying whole armies sent against him. ...And yes, along the way there were three pigs and a grandmother and red-cloaked girl involved. Then the fable lands were invaded. The armies of the Adversary encroached on his territory, moved into his hunting grounds, and so Bigby joined the fables in working to fight them off. When the fables found retreat their only option and went to set up a refugee camp in the human world, Bigby went along.
Nowadays the big bad wolf has reformed. Using a spell that lets him keep human form when he wants to, he works as Fabletown's sheriff, keeping the peace and secretly using spies and subterfuge to keep an eye on the Adversary. He's under strict stipulation to prevent him from giving into his ravenous ways again, and is not allowed at the Farm (where the non-human fables live), but for the most part has become a trusted member of Fabletown.
As befits a wolf, Bigby is a tough, determined individual. He's loyal to those who earn his trust, and vicious and merciless towards his enemies. He has no problem killing when killing seems the best option, and once even joined the army to fight in World War II. While he's not without humor, it's usually of a dry sort; the sight of Bigby smiling is rare and more often than not bodes ill for someone. Along with strength and speed (and the ability to shift into a werewolf or full wolf form) he's possessed of great cunning. As the sheriff of Fabletown he uses his keen senses and insight in making sure that none of the fables are stepping out of line or risking exposure. For a wolf he's oddly solitary and fiercely independent, which likely stems from his strained relations with his family-- he's tried to kill his father seven times, for example. His size and infamy have earned him the Lord of the Wolves title among all other packs, but he only uses this when he needs to; he has no desire for glory or power.
Along with his abilities to turn into a gigantic wolf, Bigby's heritage has given him the ability to "huff and puff", blowing fierce winds and with a minor ability to control them. He's also extremely hard to kill, and will remain immortal until someone manages it. It's been mentioned that silver bullets, fire or beheading would do it. He is, however, afraid of heights.
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual. Later on in the series he reveals his love for/gets married to Snow White, and has only been shown as having interest in women in the past.