Vladimir Taltos

Ah, yes.  The Dragaera series, by the masterful author Steven Brust.

In my opinion the best books ever to be written on the face of the earth.  Please

don't let my warped interpretation influence you.  READ THEM!  I own no rights to

these characters, and nor am I making any money from these works.  I'm simply

borrowing Vlad and co. for my own twisted gratification.  Thanks.