Alex Ljungqvist

Alexander
“Alex” Ljungqvist is primary character in the Weather Makers Universe. He is a worker for the Ministry of Windmill Operations.

## Identity Information

Gender:.......Male

Race:...........Doggle
(lesser)

Age:.............21\*

Coat Color:..Sky Blue

Eye Color:....Blue

Height:..........73cm

\*As of five
years after the Blessing of the Sun is restored.

## Life History

Alex was
born in the Twisting Winds County of the Highlands Duchy.  His father does silver-based photography and
his mother was a mail carrier but since retired.  He became known to have particularly good
ears.  He was quickly able to learn the
several languages spoken within the Windmill Kingdom and surrounding countries,
navigate even the trickiest winds, and even could recognize different
configurations of windmill machinery by sound.

His talents
caught the attention of the Ministry of Windmill Operations, and he was offered
a chance to enlist.  This was the best
opportunity for a commoner to rise in the feudal ranks, and his family
encouraged him to take it.  He accepted
the offer.  He began his career in his
home county as a wind courier, delivering messages through the ever hazardous
winds blowing through its chaotic terrain.
Eventually, he was transferred to Windmill Castle and works in the
central command center as a dispatcher.

## Personality

Alex is a
high-strung individual believing the universe conspires against him.  Things seem to go wrong to spite him and he
is expected to clean up the mess.  In
fact, the strangest calamities seem to gravitate towards him, leading some to
believe he is a jinx.  Some have even
suggested he was dumped off on the castle.
It has led to him being a bit of worrier, thinking of how things can go
wrong.  Some might call it being
paranoid, but things often do go wrong.
He also has little tolerance for stupid mistakes, even from his
superiors since there is enough trouble without unforced errors.

When things
are out of control, he can suffer breakdowns and panic attacks.  He can go into a frenzy trying any and all
possible solutions.  He carriers odd
collections of items he thinks might be helpful: fishing line, flares, a boomerang,
etc.  There is no telling when they might
come in handy.  Again, some might call it
weird, but it is surprising how often a boomerang can come in handy.

## Relationships

Alex has an
abrasive relationship with many windmill barons due to his constant prodding on
proper maintenance, but this has made him the favorite of the new
Margrave.  His closest friend is Bonnie Hofer who works alongside him.  She often
talks him down when he gets more frantic even if that includes a sharp slap in
the face.  His dispatch work has him
working with Otto Jäger as he
ferries parts and equipment to the different windmills.  He also developed a friendship with Nicole Dupré when she entered the Royal Court and spent as much time with the Ministry
workers as possible.

When the
Windmill Kingdom and Drop Kingdom started working jointly to investigate the
weather, Alex found a friend in Franklin Santiago.  Franklin is also a nervous one, and the two
often “worry together”.

## Trivia

Alex is
named for the 1st named storm of the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season.