"She works too hard...Doing woman's work and men's as well" (The Everman, pg. 2.)

"The Highlord had a great many things to worry about, the draconian thought with amusement. Why concern herself over one man? She had lovers aplenty, most much more charming, much more eager to please than the moody half-elf" (Book 1, Chapter 1, Flight from Darkness into Darkness, pg. 17-18.)

"Maquesta had lost money on her last two voyages, one reason why she had deigned to carry passengers- something she would never do under normal circumstances" (Book 1, Chapter 2, Pursuit, pg. 23.)

"Anyone this man comes in contact with is doomed. They fear whatever deadly secret he carries will be passed on, and they can't allow that." Book 1, Chapter 2, Pursuit, p. 24

"Why you decrepit old mage! You couldn't turn water into ice in the dead of winter!" (Book 1, Chapter 9, Victory.)

"I understand what it is like to have love...