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

Classic Aesthetic

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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.”