FormerlyHemlock
Hero
Horrible scars can manifest in many different ways, including a bad Charisma score. Which may be the reason I can't intimidate, people just feel sorry for me.....etc...
But a mechanical bonus comes with a mechanical cost IMHO. Drow don't get 120' darkvision for free any more, and neither should a character get horrible scars for free. Children run to the opposite side of the street, barkeeps chase you away because you're scaring off business, and you can't disguise yourself easily, or your diplomacy skill suffers. Or something equally costly.
Bad Reputation (Pirate): now with more crying children! Get your scar today!