Black Talon Elite Mercenaries, or Blacktalon Elites as they're called in the Enhanced Edition, are essentially 'greater' Bandits encountered during Baldur's Gate, often found within the areas of Peldvale and Larswood. They are fairly well armored warriors who are particularly deadly at range with their Longbows, having multiple missiles at their disposal; Arrow of Ice, Arrow +1, and the common Arrow. They are a significant threat to lower level parties, particularly companions who aren't well-armored against missile/piercing attacks.