Cicutus Okeanos

Though none would ever call him by this name to his face,
Cicutus Okeanos enjoys near-legendary status amongst the
professional killers of Calixis. He employs binary poisons as
his modus operandi, and if rumour is to be believed, he has
never touched a ranged weapon in his long and illustrious
career. His targets, should they be unfortunate enough to learn
of his attentions before their demise, have walled themselves
in fortresses, surrounded themselves with bodyguards,
or rigorously screened all their food to no avail. Giggling
Hemlock has patience without limit and will take the time
necessary to introduce his toxins where least suspected.
Cicutus is a short, pudgy man with a round face and
pasty skin, and typically wears the robes of a scribe when in
public—instantly forgettable in areas where there are hundreds
of others dressed similarly. However, his speech is sparse,
precise, and punctuated by giggles at odd or inappropriate
times, thus giving rise to his moniker.
Part of his price is that potential employers share a drink
with him. He will let them know in advance, with a giggle,
that this is to introduce the first half of a binary poison into
their system. In actuality, he is a very astute judge of character,
and only introduces the poison if he feels there is a real risk
of betrayal.
==As a Resource==
What It Provides: Assassination or the introduction of a disease or other foreign substance into a target.
Prerequisites: Chem-Use and Common Lore (Underworld).
Resource Test Modifiers: Base Modifier –20; Assassin Career +5, Trade (Apothecary) +10, Master Chirurgeon +10.
Price/Cost: Hemlock insists upon a fee commensurate with the importance of the target, he also demands that his employers share a glass of ploin juice with him as detailed previously.