Jacob Frye
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Jacob Frye (1847 – unknown) was a British Assassin active in London during the Victorian era, and the twin brother of Evie Frye.[1]
Born in Crawley, where they were raised as Assassins from birth, Jacob and his sister moved to London to overthrow the oppressive establishment and help the poverty-stricken masses.[2]
Alongside Evie, Jacob led the Rooks, a criminal syndicate opposing the Templars. Unlike his level-headed and stealthy sister, Jacob was reckless and rebellious.[1] And at some point in his life, Jacob came into contact with the novelist Charles Dickens, and the biologist Charles Darwin.[2]
Equipment and skills
Having been trained by the Brotherhood from birth, Jacob was a skilled Assassin, adept at freerunning. He was also an experienced brawler, proficient in hand-to-hand combat and could easily engage multiple enemies.[3]
Due to the era's restriction on open weaponry, Jacob kept an arsenal of hidden tools, including his Hidden Blade which was equipped with a rope launcher and hallucinogenic darts. In terms of equipment, he wielded a kukri blade, a cane-sword, a six-shot revolver, throwing knives, and brass knuckles.[4]
In addition, he possessed the rare ability of Eagle Vision.[3]
Trivia
- Jacob's name is of Biblical origin, with the meaning being either he who grasps the heel or supplanter. Frye is a derivative of the English word free.
- Jacob keeps a shilling around his neck as a memento.
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