Multiattack

The assassin makes three Shortsword or Hand Crossbow attacks.

Shortsword

_Melee Weapon Attack:_ +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage plus 13 (3d8) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 CON save or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Hand Crossbow

_Ranged Weapon Attack:_ +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. _Hit:_ 6 (1d6+3) piercing damage plus 13 (3d8) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 CON save or be poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.