Swift Six Character Interview – Lev
Character Name:
I ain’t telling you my name. Don’t look at me like that. Fine, it’s Lev and I already know who you are. And where you live.
Which book/world do you live in?
You with the magistrates, or something? I’ve had enough of you masked pricks to last a lifetime. I don’t have to tell you about nothing. As far as I can tell, it’s none of your business, mate.
Tell us about yourself:
What do you want to know? I’m best thief in Nordturm. But I’m not all bad. I’ve taken a few green kids under my wing, shown them the ropes. Take Fedor here. When I first took him in, he didn’t know a dip from a con job, and now look at him. He’s almost passable. What? It’s true.
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Mate, trust me. I don’t have any weaknesses. As for strengths…that’d be telling, wouldn’t it? I aways say you never let a mark know what you’re good at. Not that you’re a mark, or anything. You seem alright. You just can’t be too careful with some of the arseholes you get around here.
Alright, alright, I’ll give you one. I can do locks. Put a lock in front of me and I’ll crack it in seconds. Even the new ones.
Name three important people/creatures/institutions in your world (such as lovers, pets, government institutions, leaders, gods etc).
Seriously? I don’t have time to go through all that crap. All I know is you keep an eye on the docks, you avoid the watch, and you keep your head down when Patrov’s lot are knocking about.
Now, if you’re looking for some fun, you might want to go down to the Rusty Sail. Right at the back of the commercial district, past the docks. Backroom’s always a bit dodgy with the plez-heads, but they do a good ale, and you hardly get any crap from the bouncers.
And, then, between you and me, you might want to pay a visit to The Clam. Tara’s my favourite, but they’ve got something for everyone, if you get my meaning. It’s not as pricy as Regret-me-not, but you won’t end up with the pox like you do at some of the grubbier places.
The only thing I’d say is to watch out for bloody wyverns. I hate those scaly bastards.
What does ‘heroism’ mean to you?
No one wants another hero. Heroes never did nothing for no one. I’m about loyalty, me. I look out for my crew and they look out for me. We made an oath in blood and that’s worth more than any hero thinking he’s all that.
What do you think of your ‘creator’?
I didn’t have you down for a priest. Trust me, you want to get as far away from those bastards as you can.
Give us your favourite piece of advice:
If someone calls a thirty-three, you do one. No arguments.
Speaking of doing one, it’s been a pleasure, mate.
Links to book
Dawn of Assassins by Jon Cronshaw
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Assassins-Book-assassin-fantasy-ebook/dp/B09PNJQCRF
Get the free prequel novel at https://joncronshaw.com
