Who is Skif from Arrows of the Queen and what is their importance? Arrows_of_the_Queen English & Literature Skif | Arrows of the Queen

Skif is a young man who was a thief before he was Chosen, and continues to be a mischief maker around the Collegium. For a time in the story it appears he will become Talia's lover, but the two teenagers realize they are better as friends. At the end of the novel, Skif asks Talia if she will be his sister.