(Based on Expert Assassin and Shadow Bringer) More than just killers, shadow assassins are masters of secret combat techniques focused on light and exotic weapons, tactics designed to single out and slay a single foe in direct confrontation, and of course a mystic connection to and manipulation of shadow. As a professional murderer you have spent a lot of time dealing with the more unsavory side of any city
- Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, if you already have proficiency in it your bonus is doubled.
- Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ tools
- Equipment: A bedroll, a grappling hook along with 50 feet of hempen rope, a vial of acid, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Assassins have varied lives of danger and espionage, most of which have learned to conceal their true emotions. As the lives they lead are double faced, but as such usually see others as acting the same way, as a precaution at the very least. However their jobs often lead to certain complications which may cause them to either flee their position or make them even more steadfast in their loyalty.
| d8 | The Contract |
|---|---|
| 1 | Failed Job |
| 2 | Abandoned Post |
| 3 | Enforcer |
| 4 | Politcal Enemy |
| 5 | Betrayer |
| 6 | Hired Killer |
| 7 | Royal Protector |
| 8 | Master of Secrets |
No stranger to the shadows you move through them with ease giving you the upper hand in darkness leaving no footprints. Most will think you are a tingle to their senses until you strike upon them giving you advantage on stealth at night and in the shadows.
Suggested Characteristics
There is no right way to use your abilities or a good or bad reason you lurk around in the darkness. Mold yourself around what you see fit for yourself.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I prefer not to talk unless it's necessary |
| 2 | I hunt people like animals |
| 3 | I don't like killing at all, so I regularly question my actions. |
| 4 | I am uncomfortable in open spaces, where I'm too exposed. |
| 5 | I will do everything I can to help people when I can. |
| 6 | I tend to get bored easily. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | People. I'm loyal to my friends, not to ideals, and everyone else can fade away for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Greed. I am always around if there is money involved. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) |
| 4 | Others. I help people who help me; that's what keeps us alive. (Good) |
| 5 | Brutality. I'm a predator, and everyone else is my prey. (Evil) |
| 6 | Death. Most people deserve to die. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My passion is driven from my past and I carry it so that I will never forget my roots. |
| 2 | Someone I trusted betrayed me. They will pay for it. |
| 3 | Someone I loved died because of I mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| 4 | So long as someone's supplying the money I'll hang around. |
| 5 | Family means everything to me. |
| 6 | I must abide to my family's teachings. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a tendency to steal, what are you going to do catch me? Good luck. |
| 2 | Once someone has challenged my ability I will not back down no matter how dangerous the situation. |
| 3 | The contract always comes first. No matter the cost. |
| 4 | The bodies don't really matter so long as the target goes down. |
| 5 | I end up lying even when I don't need to. |
| 6 | I never forget an insult, and I bide my time for revenge. |
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