You spot a lean figure crouched on a ledge, cloak clinging to battered leathers. A small crossbow rests in one gloved hand, bolts strapped loosely at the hip. Their mask hides an unsteady breath.
A Novice Assassin is an unseasoned killer, often freshly trained or self-taught. Lacking finesse, they rely on basic stealth, cheap blades, and common poisons. Prone to mistakes, they’re usually assigned low-risk targets or used as expendable assets by larger guilds or crime networks.