Somehow, one way or another, you were exposed to the power of shadows; that is, negative energy. This energy infused into your being and altered something about you, claiming you for its own with a virtual brand on you. The alteration is noticeable, but not all-encompassing in appearance. Instead, it leaves a distinct mark on your existence and people can probably feel this even just being near you.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: Forgery or disguise kit

Languages: None

Equipment: Disguise kit, traveler's clothes, a trinket from your encounter with the source of your shadow taint, and a belt pouch with 5 gp

The touch of shadow is concentrated on a certain part of you, metaphysical or physical. Use the table below to determine what part that is.

Personality Traits (d8)

1	I speak softly even when I am mad.
2	Jokes other than dark humor often go way over my head.
3	I can't help but smile at people suffering sometimes.
4	At night, I often lapse into a period of either self-pity or self-loathing.
5	Sleep doesn't come easy to me, and I often have nightmares when I finally get to dreamland.
6	I always look for things to do so I'm never idle in body or mind.
7	Food is one of the only things that never fails to calm me down.
8	I find that getting lost in a good book is as good as any vacation.

Ideals (d6)

1	Cleansed. I want to be free of this curse on me, so I can return to normal. (Neutral)
2	Dark Embrace. This is but a taste of the true power I desire and now seek. (Chaotic)
3	Vengeance. This taint has made me abhorrent to others. Others will know my pain. (Evil)
4	Savior. I was given this power for a reason: To help others. (Good)
5	Survival. Like it wasn't hard enough living without this problem. I want to just carry on like nothing's wrong. (Neutral)
6	Prophecy. I received ominous warnings from this power that I will adhere to. (Lawful)

Bonds (d6)

1	Everyone I ever knew abandoned me over this curse. So I want to hunt them down.
2	There is one person who has stuck with me all this time, through thick and thin, and they are my world.
3	I want to find others with this affliction so they may help me.
4	I don't need anyone! I'm better off alone!
5	God, give me a friend. I don't care who...
6	Relationships are of the moment, fleeting and ephemeral. I seek those with use as the situation calls for it, nothing more.

Flaws (d6)

1	I unnerve others with my creepy smile and dark humor.
2	I cannot empathize with anyone to save my life.
3	I focus a lot on things like money over people.
4	I love to paint myself as the victim.
5	I have no idea when "too far" is too far in anything.
6	My own goals take up all my time so I barely spare any attention to the world around me.