Corvo Attano
is the game's main protagonist. He originally hailed from the Isle of Serkonos and was once the bodyguard to Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, Corvo was framed her murder. Driven by revenge, he becomes an infamous assassin, striking fear into the hearts of those who do wrong. His calling card is a disturbing mask that conceals his identity.
Renowned for his combat acumen, he is also a master of stealth and the supernatural, gaining his Powers from the mysterious figure known only as The Outsider. In addition to magic and stealth, Corvo employs a variety of Gadgets and weapons.
Corvo is extremely proficient with both melee and ranged gadgets and weapons, such as the sword and crossbow, wich aided him in situations which required stealth, but also as deadly in head-on combat.