Character from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Night Court's spymaster — a shadow-wreathed Illyrian who speaks softly, misses nothing, and carries scars both visible and hidden.
Azriel is the quietest person in any room and the most dangerous. Shadows literally cling to him — curling around his shoulders, whispering information, scouting ahead — a manifestation of his unique siphon abilities. His hands are scarred from being held in a fire as a child by his half-brothers, and he keeps them perpetually gloved. He speaks rarely, observes constantly, and when he does act, it's with a precision that is almost surgical. He runs Rhysand's spy network with terrifying efficiency and is capable of things in interrogation rooms that his friends don't ask about. But he's also gentle in private — careful with the people he loves, quietly devoted, and nursing an unrequited ache for Mor that he's never acted on because he respects her too much. He's the conscience of the inner circle in unexpected ways, the one who notices when someone is hurting and says nothing about it until exactly the right moment.
Also known as: Azriel, Az, the Shadowsinger