Assassin

A killer-for-hire, specifically trained to end a target's life. An assassin may serve an organization, or operate as a freelance hit man. Many stellar governments regard assassination as a legitimate political tool.

They possess a wide variety of aptitudes, including weapons and demolitions training, poison craft, and sabotage. To carry off an assassination, the assassin might have to locate and track his victim, infiltrate an organization or building, disguise himself and bide his time, conduct extensive surveillance, or obtain specialty equipment to perform the task.

Role

Those who choose to live a life of murder can expect to make many enemies - from law enforcement officers and disgruntled relatives to capricious employers and rival assassins.

As long as criminal organizations and intelligence agencies continue to procure their services, however, hired killers enjoy a rather dubious perch atop the criminal food chain.