![[TarekRatleyPic.png]] # Tarak Ratley _Human Former Assassin | [[Gilded Gallows]] | [[Dragon's Rest]]_ ## Summary Haunted former assassin who fled the [[Gilded Gallows]] after refusing to kill his lover, [[Adira Shadowveil]]. He and Adira rose through the ranks together, becoming two of their most effective assassins. Their partnership evolved into love, which they kept secret. When they planned to flee, their escape was betrayed. [[Ravenna]] captured them and ordered Tarak to kill Adira as a loyalty test. When he refused, [[Ravenna]] killed Adira herself. Tarak barely escaped and has been running ever since. Rescued by the party from the [[Red Daggers]] and now seeks refuge at [[Dragon's Rest]]. %% ## At a Glance Lean build, dark hair streaked with premature gray, haunted eyes. Faded scars on hands. Speaks quietly, constantly checks exits, flinches at sudden movements. ## Personality Guilt-ridden. Cautious. Protective of innocents. ## Quote _"They make you think you're family, then they order you to kill the only person who ever truly loved you."_ ## Stats **Assassin** (MM 343) %%