Alt event question from a new player

I don't know if its my good fortune or misfortune that my first KR experience is an alt event but either way I've got a question!

Is there a way for me to act as like, a barmaid or kitchen help or something without actually being an NPC and thereby basically removing myself from the game? I thought something like that would be a good way to get a feel of things (plus the only LARP-suitable clothing I have besides my normal costume is standard Ren Fair peasant girl ), but I don't want to be completely passive. My normal character is going to be a rogue (thief, swashbuckler, spy, something along those lines), if that matters.

Maybe I could be a roll a bard (i'm a decent singer) PC and just stay around the tavern...? Seems like a waste to be a bard when I can't play an instrument .

I was reading somewhere on the site about gaining points by helping out in the kitchen, cutting veggies, etc. FWIW, I'm a damn good cook, if that matters.

I'm cooking feast and can certainly use yu in a kitchen capacity for a few hours, at a minimum.  You will be amply rewarded with Service Points.  I also will be NPCing the entire weekend and hope to have a recurring NPC as a Hobbit Chef.

Jenna,

I find myself serving drinks quite often and love RPing dinner
have yet to sit down and eat with my fellow players IG as Keir
The inn is a great place to hang out and the porch is always full

I'd say I've got a handle on this... I made up a book of songs, grabbed my ocarina, some runestones, tarot cards, a leatherbound book of fables... I think I'll make a halfway decent gypsy/bard/waitress

As someone who plays a bard believe me- playing an instrument is not required. lol. Songs and stamping sometimes works just fine See you there!