🤓 COSTUME & CHARACTER GUIDE: Nerds, Scholars, & Overachievers

Because not all heroes wear capes — some wear cardigans and correct your grammar.

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🧪 Academic & Science Nerds – “Lab Coat Legends”

Vibe: Brilliant, caffeine-powered, and one spill away from disaster.
Costume Tips:

• Lab coat or white button-down, goggles on your head.

• Pens, calculators, and sticky notes stuffed in every pocket.

• Bonus: coffee mug labeled “World’s Smartest Human (Probably)”.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Use big words unnecessarily (“I hypothesize that’s a bad idea”).

• Gesture wildly with your pen while explaining everything.

• Panic slightly when anyone mentions “peer review.”

Props:

• Clipboard, calculator, fake beaker, or notebook full of “data.”

• Optional: half-eaten granola bar from a 12-hour study session.

Sayings:

• “I’m not bossy, I’m evidence-based.”

• “This conversation is statistically significant.”

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 English Nanny – “Tea, Tact, & Tiny Terrors”

Vibe: Calm under chaos. Could discipline a dragon using tone alone.
Costume Tips:

• Buttoned-up blouse, skirt, tights, sensible shoes.

• Hair bun, pearls, umbrella, and maybe a stuffed animal “child.”

Quirks & How to Act:

• Speak in firm but polite tones — everything’s a lesson.

• Magically produce snacks from your bag at any moment.

• Start sentences with “In my day…” or “Now, young man…”

Props:

• Teacup, umbrella, notebook labeled “Behavioral Reports.”

Sayings:

• “Spit-spot!”

• “A spoonful of sugar fixes nothing without discipline.”

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💻 Tech & Gaming Geeks – “The Digital Overlords”

Vibe: Fast-talking, caffeinated, and emotionally attached to their devices.
Costume Tips:

• Graphic tee, hoodie, gaming headset or wired headphones.

• Blue light glasses and cargo pants or joggers.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Use gaming lingo IRL (“That’s a hard noob move, bro”).

• Pretend everything’s “lagging.”

• Correct everyone’s tech usage (“Actually, that’s not Wi-Fi, that’s your data plan”).

Props:

• Game controller, laptop, or fake energy drink.

• A “loading…” sign or badge for comedic effect.

Sayings:

• “I could fix that — if I cared.”

• “This conversation needs a patch update.”

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📚 Bookish / Classic Nerds – “The Quiet Chaos”

Vibe: Shy, brilliant, secretly savage in the comment section.
Costume Tips:

• Cardigan, collared shirt, glasses, and too many books.

• Add ink stains, suspenders, or a “Library Club” pin.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Push your glasses up dramatically before saying anything important.

• Quote authors no one’s read since 1820.

• Get visibly excited by new words like “persnickety.”

Props:

• Stack of books, fountain pen, notebook.

Sayings:

• “Actually, in the original edition…”

• “Shhh — I’m mentally annotating you.”

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🐉Fantasy & Fandom Geeks – “Lore Keepers of Chaos”

Vibe: Live, laugh, lore. Knows too much about imaginary universes.
Costume Tips:

• Cape, elf ears, wizard hat, or cosplay bits from multiple fandoms.

• Mix-and-match — half Hogwarts, half Starfleet. It’s a look.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Treat every social encounter like a side quest.

• Correct others’ references, even if it kills the mood.

• Whisper fake spells when nervous.

Props:

• Plastic sword, spellbook, or D20 dice.

Sayings:

• “This feels non-canon.”

• “My alignment is chaotic relatable.”

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🧠 Socially Awkward Geniuses – “Brains Over Banter”

Vibe: Smart enough to solve the mystery — too shy to explain it.
Costume Tips:

• Oversized sweater, messy hair, maybe a tie that’s never been straight.

• Glasses slightly askew and mismatched socks.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Speak too fast, then apologize.

• Forget eye contact exists.

• Mutters “technically…” before correcting people.

Props:

• Notebook full of complicated doodles or “formulas.”

• Stress ball or Rubik’s cube.

Sayings:

• “Emotionally, I’m still in beta testing.”

• “I didn’t choose solitude, solitude chose me.”

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📏The Mathlete MVP – “Calculators Have Feelings Too”

Vibe: Competitive, logical, surprisingly dramatic about decimals.
Costume Tips:

• Varsity jacket (but write “Math Team” on it), bow tie or pocket protector.

• Graph paper taped to a clipboard.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Count things constantly (steps, ceiling tiles, suspects).

• Turn every argument into an equation.

• Snap under pressure — but only statistically.

Props:

• Calculator, ruler, or protractor.

• Medal or trophy labeled “2nd Place — Because of Rounding Errors.”

Sayings:

• “You can’t argue with math… but you’re welcome to try.”

• “I’m 98% sure I’m right. Margin of error: 2%.”

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🎨Niche & Quirky Nerds – “Special Interests Supreme”

Vibe: Obsessed with one random thing. Will die defending it.
Costume Tips:

• Dress inspired by your niche obsession: insects, trains, Greek pottery, etc.

• Lapel pins, quirky patches, or socks that tell a story.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Casually mention your obsession every five minutes.

• Get offended when no one shares your enthusiasm for “medieval cartography.”

• Overuse niche jargon.

Props:

• Object of obsession: a model, toy, fossil, or oddly specific collectible.

Sayings:

• “Actually, that’s a common misconception about [insert obscure topic].”

• “My passion isn’t weird — it’s underappreciated.”

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🏫 School Principal – “The Hall Pass Overlord”

Vibe: Serious but secretly chaotic. Tries too hard to stay relevant.
Costume Tips:

• Suit, tie, or conservative dress. Lanyard and name badge mandatory.

• Carry a clipboard or loud whistle.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Point at people when you talk.

• Constantly say “Let’s keep things orderly!”

• Overuse “young man/lady.”

Props:

• Detention slips, fake school ID, or oversized mug that says “#1 Boss.”

Sayings:

• “I’m not mad, just disappointed.”

• “We run a tight ship here at Academia High.”

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🎓 College Student – “Broke but Enlightened”

Vibe: Perpetually tired philosopher with caffeine dependency.
Costume Tips:

• Hoodie, backpack, messy hair, and dark under-eye circles.

• Bonus: laptop covered in stickers.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Dramatically mention your GPA during casual chat.

• Complain about loans in every conversation.

• Pretend to understand your readings.

Props:

• Textbook, iced coffee, or fake student ID.

Sayings:

• “I’m majoring in stress with a minor in sleep deprivation.”

• “This paper isn’t due until midnight — so I’ll start at 11:58.”

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📖 Librarian – “Quiet Storm Energy”

Vibe: Calm, mysterious, probably knows everyone’s secrets.
Costume Tips:

• Pencil skirt, cardigan, glasses on a chain.

• Hair bun, neutral colors, sensible shoes.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Shush people dramatically, even when it’s silent.

• Speak softly but always with authority.

• Quote random literature when suspicious.

Props:

• Stack of books, ruler, or “shush” stamp.

Sayings:

• “Knowledge is power — and you’re dangerously unarmed.”

• “Return your overdue morals.”

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📚 Bookstore Clerk – “Hipster Sage of the Paperback Realm”

Vibe: Overeducated, underpaid, slightly pretentious, very chill.
Costume Tips:

• Beanie, scarf, flannel or cardigan, name tag that says “Probably Judging You.”

• Carry a tote bag with obscure author quotes.

Quirks & How to Act:

• Judge everyone’s taste in books aloud.

• Speak in poetic riddles.

• Occasionally “accidentally” recommend something deeply unsettling.

Props:

• Coffee cup, receipt pad, “Staff Picks” sign.

Sayings:

• “Oh, you like thrillers? That’s… brave.”

• “You’ll pretend to understand this one, but that’s fine.”