A Hinkypunk was a diminutive, one-legged magical creature with the appearance of wispy blue, gray or white smoke. It had a proclivity for luring travelers off of their paths at night, into treacherous bogs or wetlands under the guise of a helpful, lamp-bearing being. They were impish varmints who revel in inconveniencing magical folk and non-magical folk alike. They could propel fireballs far from their lamps, causing serious damage. They also sporadically emitted hollering and grunting noises.

Native to
Scotland
Mortality
Mortal
Distinction

Looks like smoke
Bears a lantern
Lures travelers into dangerous bogs
Turns solid when illuminated

Affiliation
Dark Arts

The Hinkypunk is short and stout, with no apparent eyes, ears, mouth or nose. Their translucent and cloudy form gives the impression that they are composed entirely of wispy white smoke. They have maggoty body shapes, with two protruding arms and one thick, supporting leg, the latter feature of which causing their characteristic hobble.
Defense

One can avoid confrontation with the Hinkypunk by simply moving out of their throwing range. However, if one is close enough to a Hinkypunk, the creature will throw flame from its lantern, and therefore destruction is advised. The following method is recommended:

Trap the Hinkypunk in a corner or approach it in a tight space.
Perform the Wand-Lighting Charm Duo onto the Hinkypunk in question until it solidifies.
While the Hinkypunk is still solid and dazed, blinded by the wand light, attack it with the Knockback Jinx three to five times, thereby causing it to disappear in a puff of white smoke.