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Pumpkin Palooza
It is time again for the annual Pumpkin Palooza Costume Party! Skull Manor is an old estate in the heart of Spider City known for its captivating architecture, mysterious ambiance, and unspeakable history. The townspeople have been scurrying about the streets to prepare for the big night of great food, inspiring conversations, and outrageous gossip. This has been a daunting year of dissension and discord among many of the residents of Spider City. Rumors of blackmail, thievery, and outrageous controversies have been circulating throughout the town’s grapevines. We all hope everybody can put aside their differences for a night of fun. If not, there may be misfortune on the horizon. This is where your story begins.
Guest List
THE CRAZY HATTER
Hat Designer
The Crazy Hatter is a world-renowned hat designer known for eccentric fashion pieces and for being the source of spilled secrets in Spider City. This unconventional hat maker has mastered the art of eavesdropping, so if you have skeletons in your cupboard, it is best not to breathe a word of them.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Mad Hatter costume. Large hat, velvet suit. A red wig and crazy makeup with a cane are optional accessories.
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LANE CROFT
Archeologist-Adventurer
Lane Croft is one of the most interesting people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Lane travels the world in search of ancient artifacts and hidden treasures. With enraged foes around the globe, Lane is forced to live in a secret location in Spider City.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Adventurer costume. A large toy gun or bow & arrow are optional.
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SAM STABLES
Horse Groomer
Sam Stables is the obnoxious horse groomer at Spider City Downs, home of the Pumpkin Cup Thoroughbred Horse Races. This caretaker is currently under investigation for scandals at the track, and the Spider City rumor mill reports Sam may not have a job for long!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Ranch hand / western costume.
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KAI EVERGREEN
Archery Instructor
Kai Evergreen is a boisterous archery instructor from Mississippi. Kai speaks with a charming Southern accent and follows Southern hospitality rules. However, Kai has a hidden dark side, so avoid enraging Kai at all costs.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Archer costume. Toy bow and arrow as a prop.
KATY STARRY
Pop Star
Katy’s super-stardom has afforded her never-ending cash flow and high-level connections, but she cannot stay out of the trash tabloids to save her life! Katy is uber-famous for her talent, but her recent troubles have darkened her reputation.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Very trendy pop star attire.
ELLA FROST
Amusement Park Character
Ella Frost is employed as a character actress at Dark Shadow Amusement Park. She plays the role of a fairy tale ice princess named Emma—and hopes to one day use her acting skills to make it to the Hollywood big screen.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Ice princess costume.
HARLEQUIN
Vigilante - Villain
Harlequin is an enigma to most people of Spider City. On one hand, she has been seen fighting crime on the streets at night. Others report that she is the criminal mastermind of the underground. Nonetheless, she doesn’t have a day job but can afford expensive things.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Harley Quinn costume. Vigilante costume, theatrical makeup, and a crazy wig of any kind.
BETTY ARCHER
Cupcake Chef
Betty Archer is a talented cupcake chef. She made her television debut on Cooking Network’s Cupcake Battles, where she placed a disappointing second. However, Betty doesn’t take the blame for her loss.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Quirky 1950’s attire &/or a cupcake costume or a chef's uniform.
MITZI MINX
National Football League Cheerleader
Mitzi Minx is genuinely fun to be around because she was born for comedy. During the off-season, she’s a knee-slapping amateur comedian. She's ready to put her pompoms away and become a professional standup, but she hasn’t mustered the courage.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Cheerleader costume. Optional: have some jokes with you to perform for others – why not?
DARK VADON
Movie Memorabilia Collector
Dark Vadon makes a living as a movie memorabilia collector and auctioneer. Dark is known for wearing head-to-toe movie costumes, and some find this behavior to be quite strange. Dark is very blunt and to the point, but most people find this off-putting.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Darth Vader costume or any other movie costume.
DARBY YONTZ
Viking Tough Runs, Founder / Coordinator
Darby founded the Viking Tough Runs—a 5-mile obstacle course that challenges racers with mud, barbed wire, heights, and small spaces. Darby’s races are definitely not for the weak of heart.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A Viking costume.
VICTORIA GLAMINTON
Lounge Singer
Victoria Glaminton is the insufferable lounge singer at the Witching Hour Lounge. Lacking manners and decorum, offensive words flow from her mouth like a full-blast fire hose. Victoria isn’t known for being friendly, so tread with caution around this diva.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Glamorous evening gown.
VIKING TOUGH RUN STAFF
The hardworking staff of the Viking Tough Runs, 5-mile obstacle courses that challenge racers with mud, barbed wire, heights, and small spaces, are highly dedicated to their jobs and are a tight-knit group. Darby’s races are definitely not for the weak of heart.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A Viking costume.
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DR. DRUID
Mad Scientist
Dr. Druid was terminated from Telomere Tech University for conducting illegal research on human subjects. The professor swiftly relocated to Spider City, and rumor has it that this doc is working out of a garage laboratory.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Mad scientist costume.
CAP’N CLAUSE
Crab Boat Captain
Cap’n Clause served as a deckhand on a family-owned boat as a salmon gillnetter as a teen. Today, this captain is one of the top crabbers in the Alaskan waters. Cap’n Clause is relentless and pushes the crew of The Crab Rave to work an exhausting amount of hours in extreme conditions.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Pirate captain costume.
MAX MILLION
Travelopagus Spokesperson
Max Million is the spunky spokesperson for Travelopagus—the world’s largest online travel agency. Paid to travel and take fun pictures while vacationing in exotic locations, some say Max has the sweetest gig on the planet. But others ridicule this spokesperson for always having to wear a gnome costume.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Gnome costume.
CLAMMY THE CLOWN
Clown for Hire
Clammy the Clown’s reputation as a performer has plummeted to oblivion with the residents of Spider City. Clammy is a party clown for hire who has been around for years, but recently, Clammy’s behavior has turned dark. Something’s not quite right in his/her head.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Clown costume – make it as spooky as you wish.
ORLANDO DEPP
Academy Award-Winning Actor
Orlando Depp is the snooty Academy Award-winning actor with childhood roots in Spider City. He loves to return to his hometown to escape the paparazzi—for some reason, the media doesn’t cross the town lines. Nonetheless, Orlando is demanding and acts as if everybody’s beneath him.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Trendy, fashionable attire. Bring a Sharpie marker in case people want autographs.
DR. BUFORD ROID
Proctologist
Dr. Buford Roid is a nerdy proctologist who takes his job very seriously. If you’re not into discussing the health of your backside, you may want to avoid this not-so-charming chap! The doc has good intentions, nonetheless.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A lab coat and stethoscope as a prop. It is optional to bring a pair of examination gloves.
JACK JUMPMAN
Pumpkin Patch Owner
Jack Jumpman is the creepy owner of the Spider City Pumpkin Patch. Jack has a habit of frightening the patch customers by jumping out at them. Unfortunately, there’s nowhere else to buy a Halloween pumpkin, so Jack Jumpman’s business is safe for now.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Pumpkin Head costume.
MERLIN WISER
Owner, Merlin’s Beard Magic Shop
Magic, anyone? Merlin’s Beard Magic Shop is the one-stop-shop for all of your magical needs…that is, if you have any. Merlin Wiser is a super-friendly community leader who performs a weekly magic show at the Witching Hour Lounge—he’s a hit with the kids!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Wizard costume.
PEE
Teen Rebel
With both parents as loving physicians, Pee is the rebellious teen who combs the streets of Spider City every night looking for trouble. A teenage dropout, this nonconformist often ends up on the wrong side of the law. It’s only a matter of time before she lands behind bars.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Rebellious Gothic teenage attire, such as torn tights, crazy wig, and thick makeup.
CAPTAIN RON FELDMAN
Pilot, Plumet Airlines
Plumet Airlines is known for taking in ‘unemployable’ pilots, and they do this so they can offer cheap tickets! Captain Ron Feldman is a not-so-serious pilot who loves to play jokes with his passengers during flights over the overhead system.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Pilot costume.
SCOTTY KAY
Salesman, Jenk Alarms
Scotty Kay is the top salesman for Jenk Alarms, the number-one residential alarm company in Spider City. He is so smooth that he could sell an open can of red paint to a lady in white gloves.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Business casual attire.
MO PLINKER
Contortionist
Mo Plinker is the lead performer for Circus de Olay, an Australian-based theatrical company that presents awe-inspiring circus arts and street entertainment shows. Mo Plinker is a contortionist who can bend his/her body in ways never seen by humankind.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A circus performer costume, such as a sparkly unitard (for women) with theatrical face paint.
CONTORTIONIST
Circus de Olay
The Circus de Olay show is a traveling act by an Australian-based theatrical company that includes awe-inspiring circus arts and street entertainment. The program includes many talented contortionists who treat each other as family.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A circus performer costume, such as a unitard with a face painted in a theatrical manner.
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BROGAN MEYERS
Haunted House Actor
Brogan Meyers is well known for the ability to creep anybody out. Brogan is a method actor who takes the job at the haunted house very seriously and is always working on perfecting the art of the scare.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Scary costume of any kind, such as a vampire, Frankenstein, etc.
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DANNY FLOWER
Owner, Discount Donuts
Danny Flower is the unbearable owner of Discount Donuts. Every hour, Danny’s face is plastered across televisions in Spider City with one of many highly annoying Discount Donuts commercials. Danny sells donuts like they are used cars!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Donut costume.
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BRYN WATSON
Gekko Insurance Voice Actor
Bryn Watson is the elegant spokesperson for Gekko Insurance. Everybody knows Bryn’s charming Australian-accented voice from the Gekko Insurance commercials, but nobody has seen Bryn in person. Who is the mysterious person behind the gecko?
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Gekko costume.
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NAT DIZZLE
Police Officer
Nat Dizzle is an overbearing police officer from the Spider City Police Department. As corrupt as they come, Nat is known for accepting bribes and working with the mob scene in Spider City Underground.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Police costume.
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JOY DIVER
Flight Attendant, Plumet Airlines
Joy Diver is a cheerful flight attendant for Plumet Airlines. Rumor has it that this friendly flier once had a lucrative job for American Airways, but she defended a pilot who pranked the plane by claiming there was a snake in the cockpit. Oops! Joy shouldn’t have stood up for him! Loyalty is definitely her downfall.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Flight attendant costume.
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MISS ROBINSON
Mother of Nonuplets
Miss Robinson is the stressed-out mother of 9-month-old nonuplets. She’s had her share of media coverage, as she has had to beg the community for help with her nine children. She swears the nine births were natural and had nothing to do with fertility drugs!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): A mother/housewife costume. If you are up for a challenge, it is optional to have 9 baby dolls to carry around with you.
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FLO MELLER
Waitress, Pinkie’s Diner
Flo Meller is the no-nonsense waitress at Pinkie’s Diner. Flo doesn’t give second chances and will not deal with disrespectful customers. She has asked security to escort out a number of customers from the diner just for not saying please!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): 1950s-style diner waitress costume.
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ANGELICA DEVILLE
Amusement Park Character
Angelica Deville is the wicked amusement character at the Dark Shadow Amusement Park. She plays the role of the Evil Queen, and she certainly fits the part. Some say she was a bully back in high school, and nothing has changed. She has it out for Ella Frost, who plays Emma the Ice Princess, and everybody knows it.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Evil Queen costume.
GERTRUDE SCHMITZ
Waitress, Otto’s Beer Garden
Gertrude Schmitz is the feisty waitress at Otto’s Beer Garden in the heart of Spider City. Gertrude is a fun-loving girl with a kind heart. However, her friends have been taking advantage of her because she is so nice, and her sweet demeanor has recently soured.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): German waitress/Oktoberfest costume.
LARRY LAZE
Mailman
Larry Laze is the slothful mailman who works for the federal post. If you are expecting an important package, you shouldn’t mail it via the post office, as there is only a slight chance he will deliver it to your door. But according to Larry, it is never his fault.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Mailman costume. Bring an optional pillow with you in case you want to take a quick nap.
POINDEXTER RAMEN
Computer Tech, Apple Worm Computers
Poindexter Ramen is an insightful computer technician. He manages the Prodigy Bar at the Apple Worm Computers store, and if you have a problem with your technological devices, he’s the one who will fix them! Poindexter is super-nerdy but quite helpful.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Nerd costume.
BRUCE KENT
Founder, Citizens on Patrol
Bruce Kent is the heroic founder of Citizens on Patrol, a civilian-based crime-fighting organization in Spider City. Bruce asks that all members of the group wear the superhero costume that best fits their personality. Since the organization began two weeks ago, crime has gone down in Spider City by 5%!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Wear whatever superhero costume fits your personality and own it!
CITIZENS ON PATROL
Spider City
Bruce Kent founded Citizens on Patrol, a civilian-based crime—fighting organization in Spider City. Bruce asks that all members of the group wear the superhero costume that best fits their personality. Since the organization began two weeks ago, crime has gone down in Spider City by 5%!
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Wear whatever superhero costume fits your personality and own it!
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BONNIE CAPONE
Mobster, Spider City Mob
Bonnie Capone is the feisty gangster of the Spider City Mob—an elusive underground operation that rules the city. Bonnie and the rest of the mobsters are extremely dedicated and loyal to their crime boss…whoever that may be
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): 1920s flapper, gun moll, or gangster attire. Toy Tommy Guns are optional props.
SPIDER CITY MOBSTERS
The Spider City Mob is an underground organization that controls the streets of Spider City. The mobsters are extremely loyal and will do anything for their leader.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): 1920s flapper, gun moll, or gangster attire. Toy Tommy Guns are optional props.
JESS BIGSBY
Telemarketer, Sally’s Sausage Club
Jess Bigsby is the offensive telemarketer for Sally’s Sausage Club, an online sausage company based in Spider City. Jess and the telemarketing crew are a tenacious group of sales professionals who refuse to accept ‘no’ as an answer.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Semi-formal party attire. It is optional to bring sausage samples.
SALLY’S SAUSAGE CLUB TELEMARKETER
The telemarketers of Sally’s Sausage Club—an online sausage company based in Spider City—are a group of hard-working sales professionals who refuse to accept ‘no’ as an answer.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Semi-formal party attire. It is optional to bring sausage samples.
MICKI FISH
Children’s Television Actor, Monster Muggies
Micki Fish is the lively lead monster character ‘Spunky’ on the children’s television show Monster Muggies. The cast is a loud, boisterous group who follow the direction of their leader, Micki Fish.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Monster costume.
CAST MEMBER, MONSTER MUGGIES
Monster Muggies is a children’s television show that has been on the air for thirty years. The current cast members are all eight-year veterans and love every aspect of their job.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Monster costume.
VIC BEEBER
Reality Television Star, Solo Survivor
Vic Beeber was declared the winner of Solo Survivor. He climbed many mountains, ate slugs to survive, and braved tumultuous weather— but in the end, he walked away with 1 million bucks! Vic doesn’t get along with his antagonistic cast mates, but they are under contract to stay together for another two weeks for press appearances.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Costume that looks like you just walked out of the wilderness.
CAST MEMBER, SOLO SURVIVOR
The cast of the last season of Solo Survivor voted Vic Beeber as the winner. However, Vic only won because he was the lesser of two evils. The cast members do not care about their season winner…one bit.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Costume that looks like you just walked out of the wilderness.
KRIS NANCE
Cyborg Engineer, Cyborg Cyanetics
Kris Nance is the nefarious cyborg engineer from Cyborg Cyanetics, a company known for creating scandalous warfare technology. Kris and a team of engineers are currently working on a top-secret project, and nobody knows what it is, but there are many rumors.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Cyborg costume.
CYBORG ENGINEER, CYBORG CYANETICS
The mysterious cyborg engineers from Cyborg Cyanetics are an elusive team of brainiacs. Nobody truly knows what they are working on.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Cyborg costume.
STEVIE JETTS
World Traveler
Stevie Jetts is a cheery world traveler who lives life to the fullest with no regrets. Stevie is a trust fund kid who has traveled the world and has had experiences that most people can only dream about. Stevie always travels with a group of close friends.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Tourist costume.
FRIEND OF STEVIE JETTS
An amazing and loyal group of friends always travel with Stevie Jetts all over the world. This group is tight-knit and always has each other's backs.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Tourist costume.
THEO WIMBLY
Artifacts Dealer
Theo Wimbly is the shadowy ancient artifact dealer. Theo isn’t from Spider City, and nobody in town knows Theo's team traveled to Spider City and purchased tickets to the costume ball.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Mummy costume.
THEO WIMBLY’S ASSISTANT
Theo’s group has recently traveled to Spider City and purchased tickets for the Skull Manor Costume Ball. Nobody has a clue why they are here and what they are after.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Mummy costume.
HEATHER BANKS
Supermodel
Heather Banks is a pampered supermodel and television personality. She travels with an entourage that ensures her needs are met and that she is safe and secure. Life is difficult for a diva.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Glamorous gown.
HEATHER BANKS’ ENTOURAGE
Heather Banks travels with an entourage that includes personal assistants, managers, publicists, and bodyguards. She is rarely seen without her devoted group surrounding her.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Wear attire fit for the entourage - be a bodyguard, publicist, manager, or other personal assistant.
ASH SPINX
Dark Shadow Amusement Park
Ash Spinx is one of many managers at Dark Shadow Amusement Park. The park's management team consists of stern professionals who show no mercy to customers or employees who break park rules.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Witch or wizard costume.
MANAGER, DARK SHADOW AMUSEMENT PARK
The management team at Dark Shadow Amusement Park is a group of stern professionals who show no mercy to customers or employees who break park rules.
Suggested attire (but feel free to wear whatever you wish): Witch or wizard costume.
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