As Roark goes in to negotiate for a restyle, Chester takes a seat on a rain barrel in an alley, producing a small case of accessories. A bit of bootblack rubbed on his antlers, an eyepatch, and a few scraps of the torn-up robe stitched to the cuffs and joins of his coat was remarkably transformative, turning him from an aristocratic burgher to a rough, almost mercenary. His sword moved lower on his hip, looking more menacing and ready, and he inverted one of the layers of his cape, revealing a tartan of dark forest green that broke up the distinctive layered browns of his outfit.
The transformation was quite striking, lending him an air of weary menace that would repel casual inspection. And no need to pay a barber.