You have been experimented upon, either willingly or unwillingly, by a dark master or a shadowy organization. A few years of your recent history consists of excruciating tinkering upon your body within forgotten dungeons, hidden laboratories or inescapable tower cells. You have endured extraordinary events of inhumane science which have hardened you both mentally and physically. Through a mix of alchemical, arcane, and mundane experimentation you have been remade into something new. 

 

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics, Intimidation, Medicine, Perception, Stealth or Survival

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Herbalism Kit, or Poisoner's Kit

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a hooded lantern, two flasks of oil, incomplete lab notes on the experiment, and a small pouch containing 5 gold.

Suggested Characteristics

Your tortured experience has left scars, both physical and psychological. These scars can manifest themselves in unique ways, whether it be through odd personality quirks or debilitating flaws. Integrating back into normal society will prove to be challenging if not impossible for most former test subjects. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	My captors learned much from my suffering. I see nothing wrong with harsh means for great gains.
2	I deserved my treatment. I am worth less than other people.
3	I have seen much. It will take a lot to shock me.
4	My traumatic experience left me anxious of contact. I react badly to touching.
5	I believe I was experimented upon because I am special. Others should fear my power.
6	I will never allow myself to be held down again. I resist any attempt to restrain me.
7	Some good may come of my experience. I can use my knowledge to make sure none suffer the same fate.
8	I deal with my nightmares through humor. There is no joke too dark for me.

d6	Ideal
1	Freedom. No one should be held captive, through force or intimidation. Freedom is the ultimate good. (Chaotic)
2	Retribution. Vengeance should be claimed however it can be. Those who cause suffering should suffer, as should anyone around them. (Neutral)
3	Knowledge. The value of knowledge is without bounds. It must be preserved at any cost. (Lawful)
4	Experimentation. The thrill of exploring another’s body and soul is a pleasure I crave and deserve. (Evil)
5	Sacrifice. Through sacrifice of self, boundless good may be bestowed upon others. (Good)
6	Nihilism. There are no universal laws. One may do whatever one can. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I have no memory of the time before my captivity. I want to learn who I was.
2	I found a friend in a fellow captive. They are still there and I have to free them.
3	My master set me free with a purpose. I must fulfil it.
4	My captor is still looking for me, and will kill me to preserve their secrets. I must kill them before they kill me.
5	A secret power was extracted from me and used to wreak havoc on others. I must absolve myself by aiding them.
6	I was freed by the intervention of others. I owe them my freedom, and whatever remains of my sanity.

d6	Flaw
1	All I know is the life of a subject. I am sometimes clueless to the ways of the world.
2	I am addicted to, and seek pain; sometimes to the detriment of myself and my friends.
3	The experiments left my mind scattered. I often get distracted or derailed.
4	I am not used to kindness. Every little bit of affection or kindness means unreasonably much to me.
5	I expect to be recaptured at any time. Some people call me paranoid, I call it cautious.
6	Even when I mean well, I find it hard to keep my cruelty at bay.