Uhmel

 Uhmel 

The Dagger in the Shadows, Lord of Assassins

 Symbol:  A head and neck with a sliced throat Portfolio: Crime, Assassins, Secrets, Thieves, Poisoners Worshipers: '''Assassins, Thieves, Rogues, Criminals, Corrupt Politicians Cleric Alignments: CE,NE, LE Domains:  Night, Murder, Ambush, Resolve, Knowledge Favored Weapon: Slit-Kukri'''

 History/Relationships:  Uhmel is an ancient drow goddess, believed to be the first who climbed the ranks in her house through poisoning, assassinations, and staged death. Whether this is true or just a fanciful claim is certainly up for debate, but the Uhmel has certainly become the patron of assassins. She is usually dressed in inconspicuous clothing, her white hair cut short, perhaps the only defining feature being a kukri which seems to twitch and shake as she moves, the blade drawn towards the throat of her next victim.

 Dogma:  Assassination is simply a versatile and pragmatic solution. Nothing else. Still, make sure that you take pride in your work, and do it well. Leave the glory hogging for others, simply remove the threats and obstacles in your path and move forward. Deliver death to the enemies of Uhmel, and the enemies of yourself. Those who do not recognize the superiority of Uhmel must give up their blood. Let arbitrary laws and mercy never stay your blade.

 Clergy and Temples:  Most of Uhmel’s clergy are retried assassins themselves. Thieves, criminals, smugglers and corrupt politicians all find themselves in her faith though, as the idea of removing people as simple obstacles is a comforting and familiar philosophy to many of these. The truth faith of Uhmel is shrouded in mystery, an order of assassins known well for killing and leaving no sign they were ever there. A corpse found mugged, slashed and beaten but with one slice across the throat that is particularly artistic. A man fallen down the stairs, the blow to his head more severe than it should be. This however means that the church of Uhmel is very profitable, and incredibly wealthy, with far more influence than such a specific portfolio would imply. To hire the assassins of Uhmel, one must perform a prayer and leave payment, a ritual that is spoken of from coast to coast in hushed tones. Some believes that Uhmel may not even be a god, simply a mortal who has gained far too much power. Unlike most drow deities, she does allow males and other races into her service, though she favors females.