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* The Assassins Guild of [[Discworld]], whose motto is "''Nil Mortifi Sine Lucre''": "No killing without profit". The guild is legal, the head of the Assassin's guild is an influential public figure, and it's common for nobles to send their children to it (though often just for its normal educational excellence, as the Black Curriculum has a high attrition rate). They abide by several rules, including that they're not allowed to kill people unless they are paid to, and cannot kill the defenseless. Though anyone rich enough is considered able to "defend" themselves by hiring someone else to protect them.
{{quote|'''Dr Cruces:''' No, we do it for the money. And, because we above all must know the value of a human life, we do it for a great deal of money.}}
* Also from [[Discworld]], and a probable reference to the page quote, The New Firm; Mr. Pin, the brains, and Mr. Tulip, the muscle (with a bad chemical habit and a deep appreciation for antiquities). Aside from referencing Misters Croup and Vandemar, some of their dialogue also echoes Jules and Vincent of [[Pulp Fiction]].
** Mr. Tulip's purse says "Not A Very Nice Person At All". Says it all, really.
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* The Brotherhood of the Hand from ''[[The Death Gate Cycle]]'' is part Murder, Inc. and part [[Thieves' Guild]]; they are the most powerful criminal organization in their world and have their hands in all sorts of dubious enterprises, but are most well-known for producing highly competent assassins, including [[Anti-Hero]] [[Badass Normal|Hugh]].
* ''[[Neverwhere]]'' by [[Neil Gaiman]] has '' "Croup and Vandemar, the Old Firm, obstacles obliterated, nuisances eradicated, bothersome limbs removed and tutelary dentistry." ''
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