Creator’s Note: This is fairly similar in spirit to the other version here, but with different features and some changes in proficiencies, equipment, and suggested characteristics. The introduction/description is entirely that of the original because it sets the scene well enough. This was not a corrective variation so much as an alternative for personal use that I decided to share.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Insight, Perception, and Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from Poisoner’s kit, thieves’ tools, disguise kit, forgery kit, and, if applicable, explosives

Languages: Thieves' Cant, plus one of your choice

Equipment: A pistol with silencer (if applicable), a knife/dagger, a set of dark hooded common clothes with a mask and secret pockets/compartments, one kit or tool set you are proficient in, proof of your first or last kill, and an easily-hidden pouch or coin purse containing 15 gp.

Creator’s Note: This is fairly similar in spirit to the other version here, but with different features and some changes in proficiencies, equipment, and suggested characteristics. The introduction/description is entirely that of the original because it sets the scene well enough. This was not a corrective variation so much as an alternative for personal use that I decided to share. You are, or were, a professional assassin or hitman. Your job, possibly even your purpose in life, was to kill people without getting caught. By luck or talent, you must have been fairly successful—a famous assassin is a dead assassin after all. Were you born into the profession, or were you otherwise forced into it, or did you intentionally take up the dagger? Were you a solo act, or did you work for an agency/guild, organized crime group, or private individual? Did you work for money, personal beliefs, to avoid some threat from your employer or your own freedom? Were you brainwashed or tortured to do this type of work? Did you receive professional training as an assassin, or did you learn it by yourself? Did you hang up the hat, or are you still available for hire? Did you enjoy your work? How do you feel about your marks? What do you think of other assassins? Were there any really important people you were tasked to kill or were there any missions that were especially difficult or memorable? Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Acrobatics, Insight, Perception, and Stealth Weapon Proficiencies:

Specialization (d8)

1	Poisoner
2	Sniper/Distance
3	Explosives
4	Bladework
5	Information extraction/Informant silencing
6	Political assassination
7	Contract killer
8	Mafia hitman

Personality Traits (d8)

1	Death no longer fazes me. It is a natural part of life.
2	I am still squeamish about certain aspects of the job.
3	This is but a job I have using skills I am good at. I take neither pleasure in nor suffer pain from doing it.
4	You could say I have a flair for the dramatic and a penchant for the aesthetic.
5	I am constantly trying to better my craft, and will take any opportunity to learn more.
6	Most people are weaker than me. I take advantage of that as much as possible.

Ideals (d6)

1	Godly: I alone control who lives and who dies. (Evil)
2	Greed: All I care about is money, and this is a lucrative way to do it. (Neutral/Chaotic)
3	Justice: Justice must be served, especially if the government is too corrupt to serve it themselves. (Good/Neutral)
4	Death: Death unites us all. Why not make it come a little quicker? (Chaotic)
5	Penance: I made a terrible mistake, and now must make amends. (Good/Neutral)
6	Honor: I only kill those who deserve it. (Lawful/Good)

Bonds (d6)

1	The cabal/family who trained me saved my life. I owe them everything.
2	I seek revenge for a wrongdoing to me or someone I cared about.
3	I am alone in this world.
4	A villager once saved my life and hid me from authorities despite great personal cost. I am in their debt.
5	Whoever bids the highest gains my services.
6	My past defines me.

Flaws (d6)

1	I feel excessive guilt whenever I make a kill.
2	I take extreme pleasure in ending the lives of others, even (or perhaps especially) when they are innocent.
3	If anyone were to question my skills, my pride would make me show them I am the best.
4	Personal safety does not matter so much as getting the job done.
5	My flair for the dramatic and penchant for the aesthetic may get me caught one of these days.
6	I believe I am playing a game, one that I am winning.