Let's Discuss: Lyon Tybar

My first choice for Lyon was Michael Landon. 

Mostly, because I grew up watching Bonanza and, as an adult, Little House on the Prairie.  He had the full head of hair I wanted for Lyon - his lion's mane.  It was Michael's trademark.

With the advent of Nathan as Tasut, Gerard Butler became my version of Lyon. He has proven he is a man who can play many roles - everything from a dad (Nim's Island) to Gladiator (300). Also, he plays romance well and Lyon is romantic and a whole lot of other things.

Lyon (Lie-own) is a much deeper character than I originally thought. He comes from a long line of Assassins who have worked in Sogo for generations. While he is the best "Unknown" (secret assassin) at the time of his staged death, he never liked the work.

Lyon even admits he prefers creating jewelry to slitting throats.

His wife was his only failed assignment and he had no idea who she really was, but accepted her proposal immediately. This reformed assassin stays in the background for much of the book and his scenes are those of support - for his family and as a mentor-figure for Talon.