Start with What You Already Own

Dig into your closet for:

• Jeans – ripped, relaxed, or rigid

• Flannel shirts – red plaid preferred (especially for lumberjacks)

• Steel-toed boots or well-worn sneakers

• Solid tees, tank tops, or sleeveless work shirts

• Denim or canvas work jacket

• Baseball cap, beanie, bandana, or hard hat

• Suspenders (especially for lumberjacks and old-school factory workers)

• Hoodie or thermal layer

• Gloves, utility belts, and goggles (optional but awesome)

 

Dust it up with a little makeup “grime” or fake oil stains for added realism—or just roll around in your garage for 3 minutes. Boom: costume complete.

 

Blue Collar Character Types to Play

 Lumberjack

• Red plaid flannel, suspenders, jeans

• Beanie or fur trapper hat

• Fake (or real) axe, toy chainsaw, or “wood chipper accident report”

• Massive beard (or fake one made from yarn or felt)

• Character vibes: Stoic. Strong. Sees everything from the tree line. Possibly suspicious of city folk.

 

Factory Worker

• Jumpsuit or uniform shirt with a name patch (your character's name.)

• Earplugs, clipboard, grease stains

• Wears a union pin and knows exactly when management lied

• Character vibes: Tired, direct, and has beef with half the room

 

Mechanic

• Coveralls, rolled sleeves, or oil-stained tee

• Grease smears, wrench tucked in belt

• Rags, flashlight, work gloves

• Name patch or shop logo ("Moe’s Motors," "Rev 'n' Regret" - if your character has a designated shop name - use it)

• Character vibes: Sarcastic, fix-it-all type with a very loose definition of “legal repairs”

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Accessories & Props

• Toolbox or plastic bucket filled with “evidence”

• Thermos labeled “Totally Not Whiskey”

• Clipboard with a suspicious invoice or strike notice

• Wrenches, pliers, measuring tape, socket set (all fake or safe)

• Safety glasses, work gloves, or ear protection

• Badge or patch with your "company" name (it should be in the character bio if there is one) – go wild: "Plumb Dumber," "Lug Nutz Unlimited," or "Big Hank’s Reliable Regrets"

 

Character Quirks & Roleplay Tips

• Say “I was just on my break” a lot. No one knows when that break started.

• Refer to people by tools: “That guy’s a flathead—dull and always in the wrong place.”

• Mutter about OSHA violations and “not enough bolts in that support beam.”

• Randomly tighten imaginary bolts or inspect people's shoes for "code compliance."

• Take notes on your hand with a Sharpie.

• Argue about the right kind of duct tape.

 

Whether you're swinging an axe, fixing a carburetor, or just trying to get through one more double shift without incriminating yourself, this blue-collar lineup is full of rough-around-the-edges charm and just enough mystery to keep guests guessing.

Bonus points if you actually fix something broken at the party. Like the punch bowl. Or the murder weapon.