Professional Integrity

Royce Melborn, a cynical ex-assassin, teams up with Hadrian Blackwater, an idealistic ex-mercenary, to form the rogue duo known as Riyria, taking on shady jobs for scheming nobles. Their usual tasks involve theft, but when a young heiress approaches them with an unusual request to steal herself, it marks a unique challenge for the pair. This intriguing tale first appeared in the Blackguards Anthology, showcasing the complex dynamics of their partnership.