The Misfits

The Misfits!
1. What sets this group apart from the main society they came from? The Misfits are a society that derive from multiple, generally viewed as savage, racial tribes. Mainly consisted of Orcs, Goblinoids, and Lizardfolk (but welcoming to any outcasts), but didn't fit in with the barbaric ways of their brethren. They fancy art, laughter, partying, and would rather avoid conflict vs. starting it. They love happy things!

2. What aspects of the dominant society are still there or still influence them? They are still a highly competitive society, although they're games are less violent and more artsy (such as dance competitions or drinking games), and they will also do anything to protect their families and tribe and live generally chaotic lifestyles that are still considered primitive and unorganized.

3. Who gravitates towards this group? Why would someone fall in with them instead of going with the mainstream? The people who feel like they don't fit in with their tribe. They feel differently, and find more fulfillment with love in community then power/violence in community. They were most likely shunned, or even banished by their community as a 'weakling'

4. What is their relationship to the dominant culture? Are they tolerated? Accepted? Shunned? Persecuted? As I started, individually, they were most likely shunned or outcaste, but if the whole tribe was discovered, by like an Orc tribe, they'd instantly become targets, but can generally up and find a new, better hidden spot to commune before the violence escalates. They also still aren't trusted in the common societies of like humans or elves.

5. What can they offer to the players that can't be found in the mainstream? Aside from insider info into their more traditional kinfolk, the offer a safe haven for them with the most unlikely NPCs. Rich with drinks and food and friendly conversation, all free (as long as the party avoids hostility). Side not: (referencing the Monster Mash in the 'you do you' part) could you imagine stumbling across this during the Monster Mash? Feeling like you're surrounded by bloody killers to only realize they're insanely friendly and welcoming, lol, but I digress

6. You do you First, the history. There was An Orc that felt different from his Tribe, he wanted to love, paint, and dance, was exploring the forest when he came across a celebration of Sune at a temple. He was mesmerized by the love and expression that the participants had. He was in such awe, he approached without second thought. He was met with fear by all at the party, aside from the high priest, Robert Pickett. The priest taught this Orc the ways of the goddess of love, and challenge him to lead his Orc Tribe to the ways of Sune. He warily tried, but was met with hostility, and barely escaped before being executed for his weak and treasonous ways. He became a joke amongst tribal communities in the area, but some of the more soft hearted took these jokes as a calling. They found this Orc, who abandoned his tribal name and took up the name of his mentor, became their leader. They became Bobby Pickett and his Misfits.
Later, they'd realized they'd need more followers. Being that Bobby was nearly killed in his first attempt, him and the other recruiters would disguise themselves and war-torn fighters and cover themselves in red dye to look as if they're covered in blood from war. Then they'd infiltrate they're races scattered tribes, staying for a couple days seeking any sign of tribe members who, by the tribe, were ridiculed for being weak or soft, and they'd either convince this misfit to leave their tribe, or convince the tribes leader(s) to allow the recruiter to take them on the road to 'toughen them up' only to actually offer them sanctuary with the Misfits. After big summer of recruiting, The Misfits then host an event called The Monster Mash, where they dress up, similar to the recruiters, in their old tribe's War Gear and Fake blood, but play silly songs, dance, party, drink, and laugh.
And there's the story of Bobby Pickett, The Misfits, and The Monster Mash
https://dungeonmasterblock.freeforums.net/thread/2367/nastics-153-building-bold-behaviors