Fire Knives

The Fire Knives are a band of assassins that operate out of the city of Westgate, under the approval of the thieves guild known as the Night Masks. The group is led by Lord Targeth Cormaeril, also referred to as the Grandfather of Assassins. Agents of the guild operate within all the major cities in Cormyr, as well as Chessenta, the Dalelands and Sembia. They are particularly dangerous for their ability to blend in with high society along with their eagerness to accept almost any job, if only to hone thier skills.

History
Originally based in Cormyr, the Fire Knives were driven from that nation in 1341 DR when it was discovered they were involved with the assassination of a local lord. Forced to flee with only what they could carry, many of the remaining members that once operated in Cormyr still possess some heirlooms from the realm. After this routing it was revealed that many of the members currently in the guild were members of the Bleth and Cormaeril families. They refounded the organization at its current base of operations in Castle Cormaeril in 1357 DR.

Agents
Most agents of the Fire Knives were born into nobility and thus are well versed in diplomacy, disguise and other hallmarks of high society.

Methods
The assassins of the Fire Knives guild tend to coat their weapons in the poison of giant wasps prior to executing a target. They are also not above poisoning their food.