Thug
Thugs or Courageous Citizens were civilians that carried a large number of throwing knives, and were one of the few types to not back down from a fistfight if provoked.
They could be found in the major cities of Damascus, Acre, and Jerusalem, as well as in Masyaf.
Characteristics
Thugs were more burly and tough-looking than most civilians, and were most notable for carrying throwing knives, which Assassins were able to pickpocket. If they caught one while doing so, the thug - as well as any within the area - would proceed to fight him.
Thugs were also known as Courageous Citizens since, if they spotted Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad attacking an Interrogation target, they would join in the fistfight.
Thugs would never flee from a bare-handed fight, instead choosing to fight until they collapsed. If Altaïr drew a blade, however, they would run off immediately.
Trivia
- On the Xbox 360 version of Assassin's Creed, you can get an achievement called "The Hands of a Thief" by pickpocketing 200 knives (40 successful pickpockets) from thugs, which will grant you 15 points.
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