Good point Sev,
Im three books in and especially after SW Republic Commando: True Colors, Kal'buir's my choice for Mando of the year.
As for "hero", Assassin, I think he's just a man doing what needs to be done for his sons, no matter what...
Remember Mando'a have no word for "hero."
I had an idea to post a topic but I dont think Ive got enuff rep to start my own threads yet...