(Ninja, actually, the rogue/ranger-like hybrid.)<br/><br/>The assassin was well-equipped for at-range assassinations, and for a long, long wait. Along with a couple weeks worth of food and water, he has a +1 shortsword and longbow, an oil of Magic Weapon, 2 healing potions and 2 invisibility potions, a quiver full of arrows tipped with all the kinds of metal (Silver, Cold Iron, Adamantite), a Quiver of Ehlonna, 3 doses of a nasty Con poison, and a dozen of a powerful, crippling Str poison, a pair of +2 dex gloves, and a small bag of holding.<br/><br/>He's not quite sure, but he's fairly sure that one of the clouds overhead shifts, slightly, into the form of a five-headed dragon, glaring at him, before dissipating.<br/><br/>The next most interesting thing will be the meeting with the leaders of the city, to discuss the plans for the defense of the city.