The Blade Itself

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The First Law Trilogy #1
There will be blood. There will be sarcasm.
Tropes: Grimdark, Anti-Heroes, Tortured Past, Political Intrigue
 
Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled torturer, navigates the treacherous politics of the Union. Logen Ninefingers, a notorious barbarian, seeks redemption. Captain Jezal dan Luthar, a vain nobleman, is thrust into a world of war and magic. Their paths converge in a tale of ambition, betrayal, and dark humor.