While they are first dispatched by the Elders of the Immortals to kill the twins, the NightWolves that eventually become The Handlers grow a friendship with their targets. For now, their working names are Georg (no, I didn't forget the "e") and Gustav. That will probably change simply because they are inspired by actual people, and those are the actual guys' names. Actually, all four of my main guys are based on actual, internationally known people. Yeah, names will change. Anyway, these two are a good 200 years older than the twins, have wives and (eventually) children of their own. They are both very good at their job and are an assassin team. Each brings something to the table: Georg is the lead tracker, able to find the most elusive target using all of his senses. Gustav is the muscle; while they are both excellent fighters, Gustav is the more fierce of the two. Both have a low tolerance for nonsense, a penchant for finding the best beer in the region, and a desire to serve their Elder.
Georg and Gustav agree to look after William and Thomas because they have faith in the twins and sense that there is potential greatness in them. Like the twins, Georg and Gustav get a kick out of going against the grain in a logical manner and do so often. Still, the Handlers are highly respected in their Clan and never lose their influence with the NightWolf Elder, Claudis. In fact, Claudis eventually turns to their way of thinking when it comes to the twins.
These two focused but outgoing NightWolves round out the leading "Boys Club" of the first two novels.
