Léo MacKinnon

The illegitimate son of the Chief of the MacKinnons and his French leman, Léo travels to Lochbuie to facilitate a marriage alliance between his half-sister and his old battle partner, the man who saved his life. As a distinguished member of the French court, Léo is entrusted with ensuring his sister’s happiness, but he still resents his former friend.

  • Birthday/Age: October 24, 1353 (30)

    Nickname: Léo (by his friends), Léonid (by family)

    Appearance: 6’ 5”, honey brown eyes, olive skin, sandy hair, extremely handsome (and he knows it).

    Background: The product of his father’s affair with a French noblewoman, Léo was raised on the Isle of Skye in the same home as his half-brothers and sister (and loathed). Upon the death of his parents his brothers abandoned him in France with his mother’s family. There he met and became best friends with Hector MacLean.

    Marriages: Théa Toussaint MacKinnon (deceased)

    Relationships:

    Son - Gabriel MacKinnon

    Former Best Friend - Hector MacLean

    Half Brothers - Chief Niall MacKinnon & Fingon MacKinnon, Abbot of Iona

    Half Sister - Elspeth MacKinnon

    Father - Chief Colm MacKinnon

    Mother - Blanche d’Audrehem

    Uncle - Arnoul d'Audrehem, Maréchal de France

  • Occupation: Intendant en Chef des Greniers Royaux, Marmouset to Charles V & Charles VI

    Skills: Negotiation, Cultivation, Administration

    Hobbies: Skilled Scottish dancer. Flirtation & courtly love. Cold swimming. Dream interpretation.

  • The distinctive quavering of an Irish tune persisted, and he had no choice but to follow Margaret’s lead. In time with the music, Hector bounced from one foot to another, came toward a smiling Cara, then back again.

    With barely contained laughter Léo looked at his giant, prancing figure and said in French, “you look like a hopping bear.”