Ruffle characters in dapper turbans (7)
I believe the answer is:
perturb
'ruffle' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'characters in dapper turbans' is the wordplay.
'characters in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'PERTURB' can be found hidden inside 'dapper turbans'.
(Other definitions for perturb that I've seen before include "Disquiet, disturb" , "Disturb the composure of" , "Disturb - trouble" , "upset" , "Make uneasy or cause to be worried" .)