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Today, since it's a very special day, I'm going to talk about a very special character: Ravin.

Ravin, believe it or not, was part of the Red Wind crew from day 1 of writing the book. He just wasn't the main character (though perhaps it can be argued the Jay Hill is still the main character, even in the published work, haha).

In the beginning, Ravin was a full-on mercenary. He wasn't on the run; he was simply working as a sailor out of respect for Jay, who had beaten him in a duel.

He was bad-tempered, rude, extremely proud, and only obeyed Jay (and that barely). He did play the violin, but only sad songs. And he apparently had a family that had been murdered.

Here's the original character sheet, from waaaaaay back in the day. Enjoy. :)

Name: Raven. (Okay, so there was a tiiiiny name change here.)

Description: 24 years old. Raven has long black hair in a pony tail and light brown eyes that always look accusing. He’s tall and wiry, and he dressed in black, and a cape with red markings in it. (He’s a mercenary by profession, that has now taken up a sailors life) His sword is a nice one, handed down to him from his father, who was also a mercenary. (Um...he still has black hair, though he's now a bit shorter and has lost the cape...and a sword.)

Personality: Raven is black-hearted, having a dark childhood, and although he’s not proud, he’s willful, and doesn’t take to orders. Jay is always ‘having talks’ with him, He doesn’t talk much, and his silence is cold, not quietness. He doesn’t like strangers, and although he likes being on the Red Wind, he stays friendless, except for Justin. (Eh, yah...he and Jay actually get along, more or less. And he's not so...blackhearted and angry, tbh.)

Strengths: He fights well, and works hard. Life as a mercenary has made him tough, and hardy. (Dum de dum, yeah...)

Weaknesses: His black temper. His refusal of orders. He tends not to think before he acts, but he usually has no problem getting out. Usually. (So that's changed. He's like, not really impulsive, I think, but mostly plans things out as best as he can.)

History: Raven worked with his father as mercenaries, but when his father died, he went to his mother and kid brother. They were fatally sick, and Raven needed money now, so he got a quick job at an inn. When he demanded pay, the innkeeper called the guards and Raven was thrown into prison. He was let out a week later, after he made a nuisance of himself and they found he was innocent. When he got back home, his mom and brother were dead, and in a rage, he killed the Innkeeper. He ran, and happened to pass Justin. He was gotten safely on board, and then became a crew member. (That is 100% not Ravin's past/history now...)

Other: He’s plays a mean fiddle, though he prefers sad songs. (And this is 100% true, haha.)

Ravin was originally created with no intention of him being anything more than a side character. One of the "colorful, dangerous crew members" on the Red Wind, and nothing more.

But now...now he's a well-loved MC.

Drop a comment below - if you've read the book, what's your favorite Ravin moment? If you haven't read the book, what do you think about assassins and/or knives?? (And don't forget about the GIVEAWAY!!!!)

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