Life in the shadows is a solitary one. You’ve learned to trust silence over company, steel over promises, and shadows over shelter. Some assassins belong to guilds or serve powerful lords, but not you—you walk your own path, without masters, allies, or witnesses. Every job is a test of precision, patience, and survival.
Whether you kill for coin, vengeance, or justice, your methods are honed and personal—refined in the quiet hours where no one else dares to tread. Others may see you as a ghost, a blade with no face, a rumor whispered in fear. But you know the truth: you are not a phantom. You are flesh and blood, sharpened by solitude into a weapon no one can command.
- Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Every assassin develops their own trademark way of working, a signature approach that defines how they stalk, strike, and vanish. When creating your character, roll on the table below or choose one that fits your style..
| d6 | Silent Methods |
|---|---|
| 1 | Poisoner. You prefer toxins, venoms, and subtle brews that work silently and leave little trace. |
| 2 | Shadow Stalker. You strike from concealment, fading into the dark before anyone realizes you were there. |
| 3 | Blade Dancer. Quick and efficient, you rely on speed and precision with a dagger or short blade. |
| 4 | Blade Dancer. Quick and efficient, you rely on speed and precision with a dagger or short blade. |
| 5 | Chameleon. You master disguises, slipping into roles and masks until the kill is ready. |
| 6 | Terror Bringer. You break your target’s spirit first, striking fear into their heart before the blade falls. |
You know how to move through settlements without drawing attention. When you enter a town or city, you can usually find a hidden refuge—an abandoned loft, a sympathetic contact, or a safe alley—where you can rest or hide without paying for lodging. Additionally, people have difficulty recalling your appearance after casual encounters, unless you want to be remembered.
Suggested Characteristics
Assassins who work alone often have cold exteriors, but inside they may struggle with isolation, paranoia, or loyalty to the rare few they trust.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I speak little, preferring silence to wasted words. |
| 2 | I always sit facing the door. |
| 3 | I keep my weapons within arm’s reach, even in my sleep. |
| 4 | I trust no one until they’ve bled beside me. |
| 5 | I constantly size up others, searching for weakness. |
| 6 | I write down every job I’ve completed in a secret journal. |
| 7 | I prefer the company of shadows over people. |
| 8 | I flick my dagger between my fingers when I’m nervous. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom. No one holds my leash. I choose my own path. |
| 2 | Survival. Only the strong and the clever live to see tomorrow. |
| 3 | Loyalty. I may be a loner, but those I protect are untouchable. |
| 4 | Perfection. Every kill must be clean, efficient, and without error. |
| 5 | Justice. I remove those who prey on the weak, no matter who they are. |
| 6 | Greed. Gold is the only truth worth following. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My weapon is the only companion I need. |
| 2 | I owe my life to the mentor who trained me, and I’ll honor their teachings. |
| 3 | A single unfinished contract haunts me, and I won’t rest until it’s done. |
| 4 | I once spared someone I should have killed—now they’re my greatest enemy. |
| 5 | My family was taken from me, and I’ll never let myself be so vulnerable again. |
| 6 | There’s one person who knows the real me—I’d die before letting them be harmed. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I push people away, even when I need their help. |
| 2 | I can’t resist taking risks, even when they’re reckless. |
| 3 | I brood over past mistakes until they consume me. |
| 4 | I underestimate the bonds of friendship, thinking everyone will betray me. |
| 5 | I kill too quickly, sometimes before asking the right questions. |
| 6 | I find it hard to refuse coin, no matter who’s offering it. |
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