Pain. That one word serves as the basis for your life. When you were younger you experienced unimaginable pain for an extended amount of time, whether it be torture, a sickness, or some other cause. You were put through pain similar to the fires of hell and survived, all the stronger for it. You know see pain for what it truly is, a tool, and you know how to use it. You want to share the pain you felt with the world. If they don't survive, they weren't worthy of the effort.

Skill Proficiencies: Your agony made you strong, you know how to survive and expect others to acknowledge your superior power. Gain proficiency in Intimidation, Survival, and Athletics

Tool Proficiencies: None

Languages: You know Common from your interactions with the world you live in, however your close contact with pain made you obsess over the fiendish and the hellish pits they call home. Know either Abyssal or Infernal

Equipment: You have 10 feet of chain and various torture implements, 2 small knives, 3 bottles of serpent venom, a cattle brand, and a hammer.

Choose between an Adventurer's Pack or a Dungeoneer's Pack

Start with 15 GP

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Trait

1. You walk into dangerous situations unfazed and care little for your painless body, focusing on offense and abandoning defense.
2. Search for the pain you lost and act as a pinpoint for the enemies to attack, focusing on defense and drawing the attacks of others.
3. Graciously allow others to take damage and experience pain while dealing damage intermittently, to show the others what you no longer feel.
4. Surprisingly thoughtful, you understand the current weakness of your companion's bodies and plan beforehand to reduce damage dealt you your group. If they die before you convert them you've wasted a lot of effort.

Ideals

1. This power I have gained can help all those who are suffering, I must share my strength. I only hurt people when I deem it necessary. I don't hurt or kill at random. (Lawful Neutral)
2. No one understands the pain I've been through, I think it's about time I teach them. I enjoy hurting people and taking revenge. (Chaotic Evil)
3. This power is special to me, I  must prove my dominance, I aim for leaders and when I am ordered around I have the tendency to attack in order to prove my superiority. (Chaotic Neutral)
4. I realize I'm alone in my numbness and search for those who are able to join me. I am always looking for strong allies that I can convert to my own numbed state. I am very selective however. (Neutral Neutral)

Bond

1. I remember my old life and family. If I am to make use of my new ability I will use it to help those who cared for me before.
2. My pain is my only ally, everyone else is meaningless and must be controlled or removed.
3. I know my pain can help others and I am very loyal to a select group I chose to stand by.
4. All who suffer are my ally and I have the tendency to focus on their needs over my own.

Flaw

1. I sometimes overestimate my strength and end up in a position I can't easily escape
2. I never forget those who wronged me and return the favor at any possible interval.
3. I don't see the point in simple conversation and  don't speak unless it is necessary.
4. As a stronger person I am better than everyone else, as thus I deserve more loot than the others.