# Character Creation & Customization

#### Age Requirement

All characters must be **18 years or older** in-character.

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Timeline & Lore Accuracy

Character backstories must fit the **1870 setting of Lost Souls Haven**. Avoid any use of **modern language, technology, or cultural references** that wouldn’t exist in the time period.

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#### Character Knowledge

New characters may **not have prior knowledge** of Sweetwater County, its factions, or any characters from before the **last server wipe**. All knowledge must be **earned in-character** through roleplay and interaction.

🗓️ **Last Server Wipe: April 14, 2025**

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Naming Conventions

**Names must be:**

* **Authentic** to the time period
* **Unique** within the server

**Not allowed:**

* Names from **history, pop culture, movies, books, or TV**
* **Joke names**, overly modern names, or **meme references**

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#### Realistic Hair & Beard Colors

All hair and beard colors must be **natural and appropriate to the 1870s**.

The following are **not allowed**:

* Bright or unnatural colors (blue, pink, green, purple, etc.)
* Modern-dyed or saturated tones

Staff may request changes if your character’s appearance **breaks immersion**.

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#### Realistic Clothing Colors

Clothing should reflect the **rugged, practical fashion** of 1870s frontier life.

Avoid **neon, bright, or overly modern colors** (hot pinks, bright purples, electric blues).

If your outfit looks futuristic or out of place, it probably is—**staff may ask for a change**.

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#### Horses, Hair, and Components

Horse coats, manes, tails, and cosmetic components must use **natural, era-appropriate colors**.

The following are **not allowed**:

* Neon or fantasy-inspired colors
* Highly saturated or unrealistic combinations

**Acceptable** horse colors include bays, dapples, roans, and other natural tones.

When in doubt, choose **muted, natural-looking colors**. Staff may ask you to adjust anything that breaks immersion.