Is there a native way to allow custom list editing to only a specific list? If I add custom lists->edit permission they are then able to edit any of the custom lists.

I believe the owner of the list is able to edit even if their role doesn't include that permission so that's a way to give ONE person access…do you have a custom list where MANY users need to create values? If so you may be better off converting it to a custom record.

need at least two roles for now so the one person access won't work. i was thinking of the custom record route i'll give a it a try in sandbox. thanks