You're likely to have been assigned one of the following character roles to play:

• Tomb Raider

• Archaeologist

• Professor - Ancient History

• Hunter

• Anthropologist

• Tour Guides

• Ancient Artifacts Dealer

Classic Aesthetic for Adventurer Types

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THE COSTUME: Closet Staples You Might Already Have

• Khaki or cargo pants or shorts

• Button-up shirt (white, tan, olive, or chambray)

• Leather or canvas belt with a pouch or canteen

• Lace-up boots, hiking shoes, or desert boots

• Blazer or light trench coat for professor types

• Long skirt with tucked-in blouse for 1930s academia flair

• Utility vest, if you're leaning rugged

DIY Touches

• Aged effects – Lightly smear shirt or pants with tea or diluted paint for a dusty, well-traveled look

• Prop a "journal" – Old notebook + twine = your expedition log

• Make a faux relic – Wrap a rock in foil, spray with bronze, and label it "The Amulet of Xoth"

• Add patches or stitching to clothes to suggest past adventures

 

HAIR & MAKEUP:

• Women: Braids, ponytails, or a messy bun with strands escaping — practical, windswept

• Men: Slicked back, slightly disheveled, or tousled under a fedora

Makeup Ideas (Optional)

• Light contouring to add definition or the appearance of dirt

• Smudge a little brown eyeshadow for a “dusty explorer” cheek

• Dark eyeliner for dramatic adventurer eyes (especially for Lara-style looks)

• Subtle bruises or scars for a “been through something” vibe — use purples, browns, and reds

 

ACCESSORIES: 

• Fake or real glasses (round or librarian-style for scholars)

• Leather satchel or messenger bag

• Faux relics – scrolls, daggers, amulets

• Map rolled and tied with string

• Compass, rope, or a magnifying glass

• Hat – wide-brimmed fedora, pith helmet, or explorer bucket hat

• Camera or binoculars slung around neck for tour guides or wildlife observers

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CHARACTER & ROLEPLAYING TIPS

Voice & Speech

• Speak with confidence and curiosity

• Toss in words like: “specimen,” “artifacts,” “site integrity,” or “carbon dating”

• Give mini-lectures on meaningless topics: “Ah, this statue was clearly inspired by third-dynasty symbolism. Note the posture…”

Behavioral Quirks

• Avoid eye contact while thinking aloud

• Gently tap your chin while solving puzzles or observing a scene

• Correct people with charming arrogance: “Actually, that’s Mesopotamian, not Egyptian.”

• Pause to write notes in your "field journal"

 Bonus Touches

• Prewrite a field journal page with mysterious scribbles

• Create a map or clue on aged paper to dramatically pull from your bag

• Have a signature line, like:

• “I didn’t come all this way for nothing.”

• “History leaves breadcrumbs — and I follow them all.”

• “Touch that relic, and I’ll have to document your fingerprints.”

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SPECIFIC CHARACTER ROLE TIPS, TRICKS, TRAITS: 

Tomb Raider

Vibe: Bold, adventurous, always one explosion away from trouble.
Costume Tips:

• Cargo pants, boots, and fingerless gloves.

• Toy whip or prop pistol, utility belt, and a fedora or explorer hat.

• Add a bit of fake dust or “ancient dirt” for authenticity.

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Speak dramatically about your “many near-death experiences.”

• Constantly compare every situation to a booby-trapped temple you once escaped.

• When you hear a loud noise, dive for cover like you expect darts to shoot from the walls.

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Archaeologist

Vibe: The calm, methodical dig-site intellectual who thinks they’re better than the Tomb Raider.
Costume Tips:

• Khakis, vest with pockets, sunhat, and maybe a small brush or magnifying glass.

• Notebook or clipboard full of “field notes.”

• Add a badge that says “Please don’t touch the artifacts. Or me.”

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Correct everyone who confuses you with a “tomb raider.”

• Ramble about pottery shards like they’re priceless diamonds.

• Use big words like “stratification” and “post-depositional processes” — even if you don’t know what they mean.

• Occasionally whisper to artifacts as if they’ll talk back.'

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Professor - Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology

Vibe: Brilliant, eccentric, slightly unhinged academic who thinks everything is part of a lecture.
Costume Tips:

• Tweed jacket or blazer, bow tie, round spectacles.

• Carry a book, scrolls, or a fake lecture pointer.

• Add chalk smudges on fingers for a “just left the classroom” look.

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Begin sentences with “Ah, yes, that reminds me of the Third Dynasty of...” and never finish.

• Use exaggerated hand gestures like you’re presenting to a hall of 200 students.

• Get way too excited about the murder mystery clues — call it “a real-world historical reenactment!”

• Occasionally forget what year it is.

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Hunter

Vibe: Rugged, resourceful, a bit reckless — probably here for the thrill, not the science.
Costume Tips:

• Camouflage or khaki clothing, boots, leather gloves.

• Toy rifle or bow, binoculars, animal pelt or fur accessory.

• Add some fake mud or leaves stuck to your outfit for “realism.”

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Speak in short, gruff sentences — or whisper like you’re tracking prey.

• Describe everything as if it’s a dangerous animal (“I spotted that clue lurking near the buffet table…”).

• Dramatically “smell the air” or crouch to “examine tracks.”

• Make friends with anyone who can “cover your flank.”

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Anthropologist

Vibe: Charming, curious, and deeply obsessed with human behavior — yours included.
Costume Tips:

• Business-casual with field accessories (scarf, notebook, or camera).

• A bag or satchel labeled “Specimens & Snacks.”

• Add a name tag that says “Ask me about my thesis.”

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Observe people mid-conversation, nod sagely, and mutter, “Fascinating.”

• Occasionally take fake “notes” on someone’s behavior like a scientist studying a wild creature.

• Ask others weirdly specific questions (“And how long have you felt this way about cursed amulets?”).

• Smile too much — it’s unsettling.

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Tour Guide

Vibe: Overly enthusiastic, possibly unqualified, but absolutely committed to their script.
Costume Tips:

• Bright polo or khaki vest, name tag, safari hat.

• Clipboard, map, or fake brochure labeled “Exotic Expeditions, Inc.”

• A small megaphone or whistle if you really want to sell it.

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Narrate everything like part of a tour: “And to your left, you’ll see the murder weapon — a rare find!”

• Get names wrong constantly. (“Ah yes, Dr. Bartholomew... or was it Brenda?”)

• End every sentence with “Any questions?”

• Try to sell the group souvenirs mid-mystery.

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Ancient Artifacts Dealer

Vibe: Shady, suave, and suspiciously knowledgeable about things they shouldn’t have.
Costume Tips:

• Sleek suit, gold jewelry, sunglasses, or scarf.

• Carry small trinkets or “forbidden artifacts” in pockets to trade or show off.

• Optional: fake accent for dramatic flair.

Quirks & How to Play It:

• Whisper like every conversation is an under-the-table deal.

• Offer to “appraise” people’s belongings for suspiciously high or low values.

• Constantly wipe imaginary dust off artifacts like you’re offended by history itself.

• Act offended whenever someone calls you a smuggler — but don’t deny it too quickly.