Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that he was "only" a thief. I just meant that he is a thief in the strictest sense. He doesn't kill on a job unless he absolutely has to, his preferred course of action is to run. If he gets caught by the guards he's dead or going to jail. His wife usually plays...
Thanks for the input everyone!
Ascanius: I guess he is the hero saving his true love, but thinking about what you said I was able to look at it from a different angle. He's not trying to prove his love or win her heart, he did that when he married her. He is simply acting out of duty and...
I hope this is the right forum to post this under. It think it's more relevant to Writing Questions than World Building.
Here's the scenario:
My main character's wife is an escaped slave. She gets kidnapped by a bounty hunter working for her former master. She is by no means helpless; she is...
I'm finally taking serious steps to write my first fantasy novel. I figured I could just dive in and write the darn thing from cover to cover. As you all know, it doesn't usually work like that. Now I'm actually planning, making story boards, and trying to make my fantasy world as realistic as...
Hi. I am an aspiring fantasy writer exploring my first serious venture into completing a novel. Stop by to say "hey" and any tips or advice are welcome.