Powder of Heroic Disposition
By: Madteuton
For: All editions

Description: A powerful analgesic, this powder will free the user from any sensations of pain for 4-6 turns. While damage is still taken as usual, the character can hold his hand over fire (to convince an enemy of his might) without feeling the least pain. He can withstand hours of torture without being forced to give out sensitive information or may charge headlong into the chirping bowstrings of an archer's nest without fear of feeling the stings of arrows (improving the morale of skittish hirelings who follow). There is never a need to make a system shock check while under the influence of this powder, but the user must make one once the effects of the powder wear off (unless no damage was sustained anyway) and then with a +10% bonus.

Editor’s Notes: An interesting addition would be to make this powder addictive. The more a character uses it, the more likely he’ll want to continue using it.