Many people confuse the idea of an assassin with that of an underworld thug.
In truth, they are fundamentally different.
For example, underworld gangs make money by choosing targets!
Assassins make money by killing the targets they are assigned!
Underworld gangs have no limits in how they operate: intimidation, coercion, anything goes.
Assassins are much simpler. Their only goal is to kill their target.
So remember, everyone: you'd be better off offending an underworld gang than provoking an assassin.
If you offend an underworld gang, there are still plenty of ways to save your life.
But if you offend an assassin...
Either you die, or they die!
Musings of a retired assassin!
