Torturer

Torturers are the dregs of society. They are hired either by private (and usually illegal) organizations, or by the government to give punishments and to extract information from prisoners.

Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: Choose one from Alchemist's Supplies, Carpenter's Tools, Cook's Utensils, and Leatherworker's Tools.

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of artisan's tools you are proficient in, a dagger, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

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Enacting punishments and extracting information from prisoners, torturers usually have stone cold hearts, and those who don't usually suffer mental damage as a result.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate.
2	Nothing can shake my pessimistic attitude.
3	I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
4	I like to talk at length about my profession.
5	I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
6	I place no stock in wealthy or well-mannered folk. Money and manners won't save you from a hungry owlbear.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I bluntly say what other people are hinting or hiding.

d6	Ideal
1	Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want--what I deserve. (Evil)
2	Change. The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Change is the nature of things. (Chaotic)
3	Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
4	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
5	Sincerity. There's no good pretending to be something I'm not. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There's a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget the scum that I once was.
2	I owe everything to my mentor--a horrible person who's probably rotting in jail somewhere.
3	My honor is my life.
4	No one else is going to have to endure the hardships I've been through.
5	Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world.
6	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.
3	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
4	Violence is my answer to almost any challenge.
5	I follow orders, even if I think they're wrong.
6	I'd rather kill someone in their sleep than fight fair.