Classic Aesthetic

🩺 Doctor / Surgeon – “Stat & Steady Hands”

Vibe:
Cool under pressure. Speaks in confident shorthand. Lives in a world where everything is urgent but nothing rattles them. Has mastered the art of the dramatic brow furrow.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Scrubs in blue or green, or a lab coat over business-casual clothes.

• ID badge clipped prominently, even if it says something unhelpful like “Dr. Absolutely.”

• Comfortable sneakers for long “shifts.”

• Hair pulled back or neatly styled. Surgeons do not negotiate with loose strands.

• Optional: Protective mask worn below the chin for maximum theatrical timing.

Keep it clean and clinical. Even the chaos looks organized around you.

Props:

• Stethoscope to drape with authority.

• Clipboard with “Patient Chart.”

• Fake scalpel for exaggerated precision.

• Surgical gloves you snap on before saying anything important.

• Optional: Tasteful fake blood on gloves, or rubber organ prop for high drama.

How to Act:

• Check imaginary pulses mid-conversation.

• Glance at wrist like you are timing something critical.

• Speak in short, decisive phrases.

• Nod gravely before delivering completely ordinary information.

• Announce routine actions as if they are groundbreaking procedures.

When someone asks a simple question, respond as if explaining a rare condition.

Quotes:

• “We’re going in.”

• “Stay with me.”

• “Vitals are stable.”

• “Scalpel.”

• “This is routine.”

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🧪 Coroner / Forensic Specialist – “Clinical & Chilling”

Vibe:
Unshakable. Methodical. Speaks about the macabre the way others discuss brunch plans. Treats chaos like a crossword puzzle. Calm voice, steel stomach, immaculate notes.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Crisp button-up shirt.

• Conservative tie or muted blouse.

• Lab coat, slightly oversized for authority.

• Dark slacks or pencil skirt.

• Sensible shoes. No drama, only data.

• Optional: Thin-framed glasses for analytical squinting.

Keep everything neat. Precision is the aesthetic.

Props:

• Clipboard labeled “Autopsy Report.”

• Rubber gloves you snap on deliberately.

• Fake bone saw or medical instrument prop.

• Evidence bags with labeled items.

• Penlight for examining “clues.”

• Optional: Coffee cup labeled “Cause of Death: Monday.”

How to Act:

• Speak clinically, even about mundane things.

• Pause before delivering observations.

• Jot down notes mid-conversation.

• Tilt head while examining someone’s sleeve like it holds secrets.

• Casually eat a snack while describing something unsettling, completely unfazed.

Maintain steady eye contact when saying something slightly disturbing. Blink once. Continue.

Quotes:

• “Time of death is… interesting.”

• “Fascinating.”

• “I’ll need a sample.”

• “The body never lies.”

• “Cause and effect are rarely polite.”

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🛋 Psychiatrist / Therapist – “Insight & Interrogation”

Vibe:
Velvet voice. Razor mind. Smiles gently while dismantling your entire coping strategy. Speaks in metaphors that feel oddly specific. Knows the difference between “fine” and Fine.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Tweed blazer or sleek, understated blouse.

• Slacks or tailored skirt.

• Glasses you lower slowly for emphasis.

• Lanyard or subtle ID badge.

• Soft, neutral tones. Calm colors. Dangerous intelligence.

Optional: A pen clipped neatly in pocket like a diagnostic weapon.

Props:

• Leather journal labeled “Case Studies: Highly Suspect.”

• Notepad for intense scribbling.

• Clipboard with vague behavioral charts.

• A pen you click thoughtfully.

• Optional: Small hourglass for dramatic pauses.

How to Act:

• Maintain steady eye contact a second too long.

• Nod slowly while someone speaks, then write one mysterious word.

• Ask deep, uninvited questions during casual conversations.

• Tilt head and observe reactions like data collection.

• Occasionally lean in and whisper with serene gravity.

Deliver observations calmly. Never rush. Silence is your instrument.

Quotes:

• “And how did that make you feel?”

• “Interesting defense mechanism.”

• “Let’s unpack that.”

• “Projection is powerful.”

• “Tell me more.”

Bonus move: Diagnose the group dynamic mid-party and excuse yourself to “process.”

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🩺 Nurse (Modern or Vintage) – “Compassion & Control”

Vibe:
Steady hands. Warm smile. Eyes that have clocked every emergency in the building. Comforting until the tone shifts and suddenly everyone sits up straighter.

What’s in Your Closet:

Modern:

• Scrubs in cheerful or neutral colors.

• Comfortable sneakers.

• ID badge clipped proudly.

• Hair pulled back for efficiency.

Vintage:

• Retro white nurse dress.

• Classic nurse cap.

• Sensible shoes.

• Red lipstick if leaning theatrical.

Keep it tidy. Practicality first. Drama second.

Props:

• Clipboard with patient notes.

• Penlight.

• Tray with labeled “medication.”

• Small pill bottle filled with candy for harmless effect.

• Watch for pulse-checking theatrics.

How to Act:

• Speak in a calm, reassuring tone.

• Check imaginary vitals mid-conversation.

• Straighten someone’s collar like prepping for surgery.

• Instantly switch from sweet to commanding when necessary.

• Say “Breathe” with absolute authority.

Maintain that steady gaze that says, I have seen chaos and filed it alphabetically.

Quotes:

• “Vitals look fine.”

• “Let me handle this.”

• “Deep breath.”

• “I’ve got you.”

• “Do not make me get the chart.”

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🧪 Lab Researcher / Mad Scientist – “Grant Money & Glorious Chaos”

Vibe:
Brilliant. Sleep-deprived. One breakthrough away from either a Nobel Prize or a minor explosion. Speaks in equations and dramatic whispers. Laughs softly at inappropriate moments.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Lab coat over something wildly unexpected. Sequins. Formal wear. Pajamas. No one knows.

• Crooked tie or mismatched socks for unstable genius energy.

• Safety goggles perched on head or over eyes.

• Rubber gloves, possibly one on and one off.

• Slightly singed or stained name badge for “incident history.”

Polished on top. Unhinged beneath. That’s the formula.

Props:

• Beaker or test tube filled with neon liquid.

• Petri dish labeled “Do Not Shake.”

• Clipboard of incomprehensible notes.

• Small flashlight under a flask for glowing effect.

• Spray bottle labeled “Prototype.”

• Optional: Tiny stuffed “lab rat” assistant.

How to Act:

• Speak to your test tubes as if they have moods.

• Scribble furiously, then cross it all out.

• Sniff the air and say, “It’s stabilizing.”

• Jolt slightly when someone says your name.

• Announce ordinary things like scientific discoveries.

Alternate between intense focus and theatrical breakthrough energy.

Quotes:

• “It’s alive… statistically speaking.”

• “We were so close.”

• “Do not touch that.”

• “The data is… curious.”

• “This changes everything.”

Bonus move: Pause mid-sentence, stare into space, whisper, “Of course,” and walk away briskly.

 

🏥 Psych Ward Patient – “Unsettling, Innocent, or Unnervingly Brilliant”

Vibe Options:

Unhinged: Twitchy stillness. Sudden laughter. Speaks in riddles that may or may not predict something.

Innocent: Soft smile. Childlike curiosity. Asks questions that land too close to the truth.

Genius: Calm, measured, quietly observant. Knows more than anyone realizes. Possibly running the room.

What’s in Your Closet (Gender-Neutral Ideas):

• Oversized hospital gown or loose pajama set.

• Slippers or clean bare feet for eerie quiet movement.

• Messy or slightly disheveled hair.

• Facility-style wristbands or ID tag reading “Property of Facility.”

• Scribbled notes on arms. Equations, poetry, grocery lists that feel threatening.

Keep colors pale or muted. Let the expression do the heavy lifting.

Props:

• Doll or worn stuffed animal.

• Sock puppet that occasionally “answers” for you.

• Origami folded from medical bills or paperwork.

• Stack of crumpled notes labeled “Observations.”

• Plastic cup of water held very carefully.

How to Act:

• Hold eye contact longer than comfortable.

• Hum softly while others speak.

• Repeat someone’s last word quietly.

• Laugh once, then immediately stop.

• Sit very still while chaos unfolds.

Switch energy without warning. Gentle to intense in a blink.

Quotes:

• “They don’t listen.”

• “You’ll see.”

• “It’s quieter at night.”

• “I remember everything.”

• “I’m not the one you should worry about.”

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🧬 Human Subject Research Patient – “Consent Form Pending”

Vibe:
Nervous participant energy. Signed up for “a small stipend” and now deeply reconsidering life choices. Equal parts confused, brave, and mildly betrayed by science.

You trusted the clipboard. The clipboard betrayed you.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Plain hospital gown or neutral sweats.

• Hoodie slightly askew, like you were called in unexpectedly.

• Hospital wristband with a barcode.

• Sneakers half-laced or slippers.

• Small adhesive “electrode” stickers on temples or wrists.

• A name tag that says “Subject 27.”

Keep the look slightly rumpled. You’ve been here awhile.

Props:

• Clipboard with a suspiciously long consent form.

• IV stand prop or taped-on tubing (fake).

• Test tubes labeled with your name.

• “Memory Test” flashcards.

• Small cup labeled “Trial Medication.”

• Packet titled “Side Effects May Include…”

Optional: A stress ball squeezed aggressively.

How to Act:

• Flinch when someone says “trial phase.”

• Ask casual but concerning questions.

• Squint at bright lights dramatically.

• Read fine print aloud in a worried tone.

• Occasionally check your pulse and nod like you’re collecting data on yourself.

Shift between polite compliance and creeping suspicion.

Quotes:

• “This is FDA-approved… right?”

• “It said mild dizziness.”

• “Why are there so many waivers?”

• “Am I glowing?”

• “I thought this was a sleep study.”

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💊 Pharmacist – “Precision & Side Effects”

Vibe:
Calm, calculating, and mildly concerned about your choices. Knows every drug interaction and remembers your birthday. Speaks softly but with the authority of someone who controls the fine print.

What’s in Your Closet:

• White lab coat over business casual.

• Button-down or neat blouse.

• Slacks or pencil skirt.

• Comfortable, sensible shoes.

• Name badge clipped neatly.

• Reading glasses perched halfway down nose.

Everything is tidy. Alphabetized energy.

Props:

• Pill bottles filled with candy.

• Clipboard or prescription pad.

• Counting tray and spatula.

• Calculator.

• Small brown paper bags for “pickup.”

How to Act:

• Count things under your breath.

• Raise an eyebrow when someone mentions mixing drinks.

• Ask very specific follow-up questions.

• Slide imaginary prescriptions across surfaces with gravity.

• Gently warn people about “possible drowsiness.”

Quotes:

• “Take with food.”

• “Any known allergies?”

• “There may be interactions.”

• “Refill denied.”

• “Consult your physician.”

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🦷 Dentist – “Smile & Drill”

Vibe:
Cheerful but unsettling. Too excited about molars. Talks about plaque with academic passion. Smiles constantly. Watches everyone’s teeth when they laugh.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Scrubs or lab coat.

• Protective glasses.

• Mask you dramatically lower to speak.

• Bright, clinical sneakers.

• Gloves snapped on with flair.

Spotless and intimidatingly clean.

Props:

• Dental mirror.

• Toothbrush or oversized novelty toothbrush.

• Fake drill prop.

• Floss dangling casually.

• Small model of teeth.

How to Act:

• Lean in close and say, “Open.”

• Shine phone flashlight into mouths.

• Nod approvingly at “strong enamel.”

• Offer unsolicited flossing advice.

• Laugh lightly while holding sharp instruments.

Quotes:

• “You’ve been grinding.”

• “Let’s take a look.”

• “That’s a lot of plaque.”

• “Rinse.”

• “Six months goes fast.”

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🚑 Paramedic – “Calm in the Chaos”

Vibe:
High-alert hero energy. Moves fast, speaks clearly, zero nonsense. Treats spilled punch like a mass-casualty event.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Navy or dark uniform shirt.

• Cargo pants.

• Sturdy boots.

• Reflective vest optional.

• Radio clipped to shoulder.

• ID badge visible.

Practical. Ready. No frills.

Props:

• Medical kit or backpack.

• Bandages and gauze.

• Blood pressure cuff.

• Flashlight.

• Gloves for dramatic snapping.

How to Act:

• Assess situations instantly.

• Speak in short, confident commands.

• Check imaginary pulse on random guests.

• Announce “Clear!” before harmless actions.

• Walk quickly everywhere.

Quotes:

• “Stay with me.”

• “What’s your pain level?”

• “We’re good. You’re stable.”

• “I need space.”

• “Vitals?”

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🕯 Victorian Nurse – “Mercy in Candlelight”

Vibe:
Soft voice, steel resolve. Has seen things in dim corridors. Moves quietly. Carries compassion like armor.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Long white or muted dress.

• Apron pinned neatly.

• Vintage nurse cap or bonnet.

• Lace-up boots.

• Hair pulled back modestly.

• Optional: Shawl for extra solemn drama. Clean, modest, historically grounded.

Props:

• Oil lamp or lantern (battery-powered).

• Small leather-bound journal.

• Cloth bandages.

• Glass tonic bottle.

• Rosary or locket.

How to Act:

• Walk slowly and deliberately.

• Speak gently but with authority.

• Offer comfort with steady eye contact.

• Fold hands calmly while observing chaos.

• Occasionally glance toward the “ward.”

Quotes:

• “Rest now.”

• “The fever will pass.”

• “Courage, dear.”

• “I shall sit with you.”

• “The night is long.”

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Accessories for Everyone:

• Syringe pen, pill bottles (labeled things like “TRUTH – take with water”)

• X-rays or MRIs with cryptic notes

• Clipboard with fake diagnoses like “Acute Suspicion Syndrome”

• Bloody gloves, face mask, or slightly scorched lab notes

• ID badge from fake institutions like “St. Malpractice General” or “Institute of Unhinged Inquiry”

• Medical file folders labeled “Top Secret,” “Experimental,” or “Patient 0”

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Character Behavior Tips:

• Casually diagnose other guests with nonsense:
  “Classic case of cocktail-induced narcissistic paranoia.”

• Write cryptic things in your chart like “Subject twitched. Noted.”

• Refer to partygoers as “patients,” “subjects,” or “samples.”

• Murmur things like “The experiment is going better than expected...”

• Constantly adjust someone’s vitals—or pretend to.

• Introduce yourself by title: “I'm Dr. Midnight (as a nickname to your character's name). I specialize in things you fear.”

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Whether you’re prescribing pills or paranoia, this medically-minded cast adds drama, danger, and a healthy dose of dark comedy. Just remember: your costume may be clean… but your hands probably aren’t.