Try working on the RP aspect of your game if you find your PK is lacking.

I'd definitely suggest con-dying your first character on CF. I know I did and it was a huge boost to my playing ability. I learned so much with that char that it allowed me to make successive characters that brought more and more things to the table.

I'm not a champ, but I'm no scrub at CF either.

Also, a lot of the immortals on CF kinda suck at PK Iunna/Neltoulda/Enlilth/etc are much more known for their RP and the flavor they add to the game. Don't get discouraged or assume conspiracy if there is a character constantly beating you down. Try to learn from your mistakes or try to roll something that will keep that character (or the same type) not wanting to kill you.

Good luck. Stick with it. All it takes is one character where everything comes together and you'll be unfortunately hooked like the rest of us.