Used primarily as an NPC class, here is the Thug class for players and DM's to enjoy and terrorise each other with. Strength and Charisma of 9 or greater, Neutral alignment. Must assassinate a 13th level thug to gain 13th level. Thugs have the abilities of a thief.
Thugs learn additional languages at every even level to make their masquerades seem more believable.
Thugs of 9th level or greater may form a guild, much in the same way thieves do. Such a guild may be allied with a local or nearby thieves' guild. They are trained in the business of killing criminals who have received the death penalty. Most thugs are skilled in the proper use of bladed weapons, ropes, and poisons and are able to execute criminals quickly and neatly. All professional thugs belong to their own guild, which is associated with the Thieves' Guild.