Assassin's Creed / Characters
Assassin's Creed Characters: cast, allies and story roles
Identify the important Assassin's Creed characters and the relationships behind the campaign.
Edition covered
Original 2007 campaign, with 2008 PC Director’s Cut publisher pictures. Director’s Cut adds investigation variants; later Assassin’s Creed games are outside this reference.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Historical protagonist
Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad
An Assassin rebuilding his rank after the failure at Solomon’s Temple.
Jerusalem bureau leader
Malik Al-Sayf
An Assassin whose history with Altaïr shapes their uneasy cooperation.
Quick notes
- Altaïr’s historical circle. Altaïr’s relationships with Al Mualim and Malik frame the historical story.
- Two time periods. The medieval action is a memory experienced by Desmond in a modern laboratory.
- Read roles without assuming allegiance. A character’s official position explains access and authority, but the campaign gradually challenges Altaïr’s understanding of the conflict.
- Keep the original cast in scope. This directory covers the first Assassin’s Creed.
Two time periods
| Characters | Connection | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Altaïr and Al Mualim | Assassin and mentor | Assignments restore Altaïr’s rank |
| Altaïr and Malik | Assassins with a damaged relationship | Jerusalem briefings develop their cooperation |
| Desmond and Lucy | Subject and researcher | Connects the player to Animus operations |
| Desmond and Vidic | Subject and supervising scientist | Explains the pressure behind the memory sessions |
Useful tip
This directory covers the first Assassin’s Creed.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official PC Director’s Cut manual | store.steampowered.com |