The wastes have only recently acknowledged the Tainted as a Strain (for a long time, the less informed looked at them as Remnants or Raiders, depending on their behavior). In the Fold, the particular behavior of some Tainted blur that line again and find more of a connection with those consumed by the disease they permanently carry. 

Background

Of all the local cultural variations known to the Fold, Warband Tainted are the least cohesive and might be called more of a phenomenon. Specifically, they’ve found a specific set of “non-violent” behaviors that indulge their Bad Brain, which also happens to stimulate Raiders in a similar fashion. The most common of these is the enjoyment of loud, aggressive music and they’ve managed to “bond” with the local Raider population during impromptu concerts (which often end up quite violent for anyone who isn’t Tainted or a Raider). These concerts… called “Warbands”... give these Tainted their name.

Costume Requirements

Warband Tainted tend to adopt even more Raider-like tendencies, often carrying (and using) broken equipment and weapons, finding themselves spattered in blood and covered in dirt, and often wearing Raider-like masks to fit in. 

Mechanics

In Requiem, Warband Tainted have learned to interact non-aggressively with Raiders in specific situations. Assuming enough Warband Tainted are in play (as mentioned in pre-game announcements), all Tainted may use the following ability.

Down With The Sickness

Once per event, by engaging in similar behavior as the Raiders around them, Tainted may “blend in” with local Raider bands. They may raise one fist above their head, periodically saying “Down With The Sickness, Raiders will not attack me.” This ends if they make any aggressive action against a Raider.