A puckish character, Wink is what led to the belief of the Sandman. He is sent by the gods of Sleep to induce slumber. Most claim he does so by sprinkling a magic dust into their eyes. Children are most often fond of Wink, who is said to love them best of all since they are innocent and most deserving of untroubled rest.
A chronic prankster to both the Oneroi and Skoti, Wink is often found playing tricks on them. He may be one of the oldest gods, but he has the personality of a thirteen-year-old boy. He can be found hanging out with the dead from time to time "for a laugh."
Wink's dust or mist is often used by Dream-Hunters to make a human drowsy, or to exert control over a human.