William of Montferrat
Faction: Crusader
William of Montferrat is the fifth Templar assigned by Al Mualim for Altair to assassinate. He is found in the rich district of the city of Acre.
Description
William serves King Richard as Regent Lord of Acre, and spends most of his time training and preparing his men for the "coming war". However, few of his soldiers have actually been sent to join Richard at Arsuf, leading people to wonder what "war" he's referring to.
William always demands the best from his men, and is quick to point out flaws, while being reluctant to give praise. He is often shouting, and rarely sounds happy. He is also set in the belief that might makes right, and spends countless hours training his men.
Death
William was currently on edge as he was expecting a visit from King Richard of England, giving Altair the opportunity he needed to get close to kill him. The assassin managed to stealthily penetrate into the lord's citadel fortress, and quickly put an end to his life. After observing William and Richards heated discussion safely under the cloak of the noble crowd Altair pierces the fortress in search of his assassination target. Finally coming to a cornered keep a small fortress within a fortress Altair listens as William belittles his men with razor barbed insults intended on encouaraging them for better performance and stronger sense of duty. Silently approaching and skillfully eliminating archers, Altair finally is within position to strike. Remaining highly intune with the surrounding enviornment, Altair patiently watches and waits for William to perfectly position himself for his own unsuspecting death, As William continued his speech and slowly paced toward the scaffold, Altair with the speed and gentleness of the wind quickly dropped onto it, focused on his target, and before anyone even began to take notice of the impending danger leaped in Williams direction Hidden Blade fully extended as William took notice to the descending White Eagle assassin it was too late, for by the time he realized it he was being forced onto his back and throat being punctured by the assassins trademark steel Hidden Blade.
Inspiration
He is based off the real life William V, Marquess of Montferrat, who died in 1191. (Not Conrad of Montferrat (1140-1192), who was William's son)