Does Joe Abercrombie count as S&S? Or perhaps Scott Lynch, although that's more Wits & Sorcery.
There's also an argument to be made for Conan: he dislikes everyone equally, regardless of sex or race, until they prove their worth and gain his respect. (Note that this is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, and that yes, I do understand how Conan is problematic.)
There's also an argument to be made for Conan: he dislikes everyone equally, regardless of sex or race, until they prove their worth and gain his respect. (Note that this is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, and that yes, I do understand how Conan is problematic.)