Outcasts

General guidelines

The groups included here represent the margins of society. Characters belonging to them should, at first glance, discourage contact or evoke fear.

There is a wide range of possibilities, and we encourage you to emphasize not only a character’s status but also their profession.

This can range from filthy, ragged outcasts to “elegant” figures whose accessories provoke unease and/or disgust.

Perhaps your character is missing teeth (use black Kryolan tooth paint), has damaged or scarred skin (makeup effects), or is missing a limb, an eye, or an ear. Perhaps they carry a “collection” of severed ears at their belt. Maybe their jewelry bears deep reddish stains that cannot be washed away, and cuffs that were once snow-white are now blackened by some less-than-honorable line of work.

Every disability, every scar, or ornament may carry an interesting, chilling story behind it. Good sources of inspiration include 18th-century pirates and various shady figures from pop culture that fit the aesthetic of the larp.

Don’t forget about distinctive (safe) weapons, visibly worn clothing, and accessories that emphasize deficiencies—both in equipment (patches, rough mending, stains, makeshift ties) and in health (a blood-stained bandage made with FX blood, an eye patch, crutches, etc.).

List of useful clothing elements

It is best if these items show visible wear or clear signs of heavy use:

• coifs, hoods, simple felt caps, straw hats, hair scarves, eye patches, bandages

• tunics, dresses, aprons, various cloaks and wraps, simple doublets, vests, jackets

• hose or simple trousers

• jewelry, belts, and pouches

• staffs, crutches, slings

Gravediggers – Guidelines for the Group

Add to your costume anything that suggests your profession—shovels, pickaxes, or even a jute sack.

It is also worth considering a dagger or another weapon worn discreetly, as well as a death mask carried at your belt.

The Streetlads  – Guidelines for the Group

The foundation of your attire should consist of simple, worn-out clothing in dark colors that allow you to blend into the crowd. Use layers: loose tunics and caps or scarves pulled low over your eyes.

Complete your look with the tools of a gambler or a thug: dice, decks of cards, and concealed weapons. Instead of swords, opt for improvised gear, clubs, sticks, daggers, or knuckle dusters easily hidden under a coat. If you wish to play a more beggarly character, add dirty bandages to feign disabilities, such as a missing limb, ear, or fingers.