Altair is a major character in Assassin's Creed, an assassin from the time of the Third Crusade. Born to assassin parents, Altair grew up trained in the art of assassination, and quickly became a master. After failing a mission to recover an important artifact and allowing the headquarter of the Order of Assassins to be attacked, he was stripped of his title and offered a deal - kill nine men, and he could keep his life.