* Martial arts: Assassins must be proficient in hand-to-hand combat in order to defend themselves and kill their targets.
* Marksmanship: Assassins must be able to shoot accurately from a variety of distances.
* Stealth: Assassins must be able to move silently and covertly in order to surprise their targets.
* Disguise: Assassins must be able to disguise themselves in order to avoid detection.
* Languages: Assassins must be able to speak and understand multiple languages in order to communicate with their targets and their clients.
* Knowledge of poisons: Assassins must be able to use poisons to kill their targets.