Character Roles (Wild West Edition):

• The Sharp-Shooting Sheriff

• The Shady Saloon Owner

• The Gambler with a Past

• The Dashing Outlaw

• The Sweetheart Songstress

• The Whiskey-Tough Barmaid

• The Secretive Schoolmarm

• The Ranch Heiress in Hiding

• The Gold Rush Prospector

• The Mysterious Stranger With No Name

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Things You Might Already Own

Cowboys & Ranchers:

• Jeans or rugged pants

• Plaid or chambray shirt

• Boots (cowboy or hiking)

• Bandana or scarf

• Belt with a large buckle

• Wide-brim hat (cowboy, sun, or even fedora styled right)

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Saloon Girls / Western Ladies:

• Corset-style top or fitted blouse

• Skirt with ruffles or layers (high-low works great)

• Fishnet tights or dark stockings

• Ankle boots or lace-up heels

• Shawl, lace gloves, or feather hair clip

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 Hair & Makeup

Western Gentlemen:

• Tousled or slicked-back hair

• Optional scruff or shaped facial hair

• Smudged eyeliner for outlaws (optional but fun)

• Dust some bronzer or a little dirt (yes, really) for realism

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Saloon Girls & Ranch Ladies:

• Loose curls, pinned back waves, or fancy updos

• Red or berry lipstick, winged eyeliner

• Bold blush, sparkly shadow (saloon) or natural tones (rancher)

• Hair flowers, feather fascinators, or mini hats for flair

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Accessories & Props

• Toy revolvers or holsters

• Deck of cards or poker chips

• Metal flask or old-timey bottle

• Fake money, pocket watch, or “wanted” poster

• Lace fan, small handbag, or fringed shawl

• Rope lasso, spurs, or faux sheriff badge

 

 Behavior & Voice Tips

Western Men:

• Speak slow and steady, with a drawl if you can manage it

• Use phrases like “reckon,” “ain’t,” “partner,” or “much obliged”

• Nod instead of answering, lean on things dramatically

• Squint often, even indoors (mystery intensifies)

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Saloon Girls / Western Women:

• Be bold—talk with your hands and smile like you know more than you're saying

• Use nicknames: “darlin’,” “sugar,” “handsome,” or “cowpoke”

• Add sass, sway, and a wink—especially when you’re hiding secrets

• Bonus: say everything like it’s part of a show or a secret deal