Thug

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Altaïr pickpocketing a thug

Thugs were civilians that carried throwing knives, and were one of the few types to not back down from a brawl if provoked.

They could be found in the major cities of Damascus, Acre, and Jerusalem, during the High Middle Ages.

Characteristics

Thugs were more burly and tough-looking than most civilians, and were most notable for carrying throwing knives, which were able to be pickpocketed. If they caught one while doing so, however, the thug - as well as any within the area - would proceed to fight the pickpocket.

Thugs would never flee from a fistfight, instead choosing to fight until they collapsed. If their opponent drew a blade, however, they would run off immediately.

Trivia

• There is an achievement in Assassin's Creed for pickpocketing forty throwing knives successfully from a thug.
• Different kind of thugs can be encountered in village below Masyaf. These thugs are also carrying throwing knives, but have different clothing than thugs in other cities.