Desperado Pass

Introduced in the opening book of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, the Desperado Pass functions as a permanent magical tattoo that serves as both a mark of status and a functional key. Appearing variably as a gold splotch on a cat's shoulder or a blood-dripping dagger on the neck, it provides exclusive entry to the Desperado Club. The tattoo simultaneously nullifies any benefits or effects from a Vanquisher pass, establishing it as a distinct and overriding faction identifier within the dungeon's social and access systems.