diff --git a/code/datums/outfit.dm b/code/datums/outfit.dm
index 8386b59d97..da379b9851 100755
--- a/code/datums/outfit.dm
+++ b/code/datums/outfit.dm
@@ -28,16 +28,16 @@
 	var/can_be_admin_equipped = TRUE // Set to FALSE if your outfit requires runtime parameters
 	var/list/chameleon_extras //extra types for chameleon outfit changes, mostly guns
 
-/datum/outfit/proc/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/proc/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	//to be overridden for customization depending on client prefs,species etc
 	return
 
-/datum/outfit/proc/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/proc/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	//to be overridden for toggling internals, id binding, access etc
 	return
 
-/datum/outfit/proc/equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
-	pre_equip(H, visualsOnly)
+/datum/outfit/proc/equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
+	pre_equip(H, visualsOnly, preference_source)
 
 	//Start with uniform,suit,backpack for additional slots
 	if(uniform)
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 		var/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/HS = H.wear_suit
 		HS.ToggleHelmet()
 
-	post_equip(H, visualsOnly)
+	post_equip(H, visualsOnly, preference_source)
 
 	if(!visualsOnly)
 		apply_fingerprints(H)
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clown_ops/clown_ops.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clown_ops/clown_ops.dm
index 66de72bad2..49a336e16a 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clown_ops/clown_ops.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clown_ops/clown_ops.dm
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 /datum/outfit/syndicate/clownop/no_crystals
 	tc = 0
 
-/datum/outfit/syndicate/clownop/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/syndicate/clownop/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 1767d468ec..632d59c84d 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
 /datum/outfit/syndicate/no_crystals
 	tc = 0
 
-/datum/outfit/syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	var/obj/item/radio/R = H.ears
 	R.set_frequency(FREQ_SYNDICATE)
 	R.freqlock = TRUE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
index 0c9ac4bb60..246dba9cb9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
@@ -162,31 +162,33 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(PDAs)
 
 /obj/item/pda/equipped(mob/user, slot)
 	. = ..()
-	if(equipped)
+	if(equipped || !user.client)
 		return
-	if(user.client)
-		background_color = user.client.prefs.pda_color
-		switch(user.client.prefs.pda_style)
-			if(MONO)
-				font_index = MODE_MONO
-				font_mode = FONT_MONO
-			if(SHARE)
-				font_index = MODE_SHARE
-				font_mode = FONT_SHARE
-			if(ORBITRON)
-				font_index = MODE_ORBITRON
-				font_mode = FONT_ORBITRON
-			if(VT)
-				font_index = MODE_VT
-				font_mode = FONT_VT
-			else
-				font_index = MODE_MONO
-				font_mode = FONT_MONO
-		var/pref_skin = GLOB.pda_reskins[user.client.prefs.pda_skin]
-		if(icon != pref_skin)
-			icon = pref_skin
-			update_icon(FALSE, TRUE)
-		equipped = TRUE
+	update_style(user.client)
+
+/obj/item/pda/proc/update_style(client/C)
+	background_color = C.prefs.pda_color
+	switch(C.prefs.pda_style)
+		if(MONO)
+			font_index = MODE_MONO
+			font_mode = FONT_MONO
+		if(SHARE)
+			font_index = MODE_SHARE
+			font_mode = FONT_SHARE
+		if(ORBITRON)
+			font_index = MODE_ORBITRON
+			font_mode = FONT_ORBITRON
+		if(VT)
+			font_index = MODE_VT
+			font_mode = FONT_VT
+		else
+			font_index = MODE_MONO
+			font_mode = FONT_MONO
+	var/pref_skin = GLOB.pda_reskins[C.prefs.pda_skin]
+	if(icon != pref_skin)
+		icon = pref_skin
+		update_icon(FALSE, TRUE)
+	equipped = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/pda/proc/update_label()
 	name = "PDA-[owner] ([ownjob])" //Name generalisation
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
index 10f1f30e13..e3585b601e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth)
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/syndicate
 
-/datum/outfit/syndicate_empty/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/syndicate_empty/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	H.faction |= ROLE_SYNDICATE
 
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/human/syndicate/battlecruiser
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_outfits.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_outfits.dm
index 7e03bbf57a..7bfadf6f3b 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_outfits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_outfits.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 			for(var/obj/item/abductor/gizmo/G in B.contents)
 				console.AddGizmo(G)
 
-/datum/outfit/abductor/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/abductor/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(!visualsOnly)
 		link_to_console(H)
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 		/obj/item/abductor/gizmo = 1
 		)
 
-/datum/outfit/abductor/scientist/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/abductor/scientist/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(!visualsOnly)
 		var/obj/item/implant/abductor/beamplant = new
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
index 84f08197b4..bd4e716357 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
@@ -487,7 +487,7 @@
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/recharge/ctf
 	r_hand = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/laser/ctf
 
-/datum/outfit/ctf/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly=FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ctf/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 	var/list/no_drops = list()
@@ -529,7 +529,7 @@
 	r_hand = /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/instakill/blue
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/jackboots/fast
 
-/datum/outfit/ctf/red/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/ctf/red/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	var/obj/item/radio/R = H.ears
 	R.set_frequency(FREQ_CTF_RED)
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@
 	R.independent = TRUE
 	H.dna.species.stunmod = 0
 
-/datum/outfit/ctf/blue/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/ctf/blue/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	var/obj/item/radio/R = H.ears
 	R.set_frequency(FREQ_CTF_BLUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
index a0b917a87b..0d5fa6bc8a 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/pants/youngfolksjeans
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/beachbum/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/beachbum/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index 5aaf589393..e91d379ddd 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -2299,10 +2299,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 	character.shirt_color = shirt_color
 	character.socks_color = socks_color
 
-
-	character.backbag = backbag
-	character.jumpsuit_style = jumpsuit_style
-
 	var/datum/species/chosen_species
 	if(!roundstart_checks || (pref_species.id in GLOB.roundstart_races))
 		chosen_species = pref_species.type
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
index 88cc7123fd..1532f50808 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_cent/alt
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun=1)
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/switchblade
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/commander/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/commander/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 
 /datum/outfit/ert/commander/alert
 	name = "ERT Commander - Amber Alert"
-	
+
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert/alert
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/thermal/eyepatch
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/engineer=1,\
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun/stun=1,\
 		/obj/item/melee/baton/loaded=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/security/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/security/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 
 /datum/outfit/ert/security/alert
 	name = "ERT Security - Amber Alert"
-	
+
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/ert/alert/sec
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/engineer=1,\
 		/obj/item/storage/box/handcuffs=1,\
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/combat=1,\
 		/obj/item/gun/medbeam=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/medic/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/medic/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/e_gun=1,\
 		/obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/engineer/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/engineer/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@
 	l_hand = /obj/item/storage/toolbox/plastitanium
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/yellow
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/greybois/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/greybois/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 	var/obj/item/card/id/W = H.wear_id
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@
 	l_hand = /obj/item/clipboard
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/centcom_official/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/centcom_official/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/combat/heresypurge=1,
 		/obj/item/gun/medbeam=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/ert/chaplain/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/ert/chaplain/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/event.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/event.dm
index 347fc5c2d7..0ca2a11c50 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/event.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/event.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 	belt = /obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen/double
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/gold
 
-/datum/outfit/santa/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/santa/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 	H.fully_replace_character_name(H.real_name, "Santa Claus")
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/standard.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/standard.dm
index 6c961dc250..29fd06dcaf 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/standard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/standard.dm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/cleaner
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/stack/tile/plasteel=6)
 
-/datum/outfit/tournament/janitor/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/tournament/janitor/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
 /datum/outfit/pirate/space/captain
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/pirate
 
-/datum/outfit/pirate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/pirate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	H.faction |= "pirate"
 
 	var/obj/item/radio/R = H.ears
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 	r_hand = /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe
 
-/datum/outfit/tunnel_clown/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/tunnel_clown/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/scalpel
 	r_hand = /obj/item/twohanded/fireaxe
 
-/datum/outfit/psycho/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/psycho/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	for(var/obj/item/carried_item in H.get_equipped_items(TRUE))
 		carried_item.add_mob_blood(H)//Oh yes, there will be blood...
 	for(var/obj/item/I in H.held_items)
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/syndicate
 	belt = /obj/item/pda/heads
 
-/datum/outfit/assassin/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/assassin/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	var/obj/item/clothing/under/U = H.w_uniform
 	U.attach_accessory(new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/waistcoat(H))
 
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/leather
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/centcom_commander/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/centcom_commander/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/leather
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/spec_ops/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/spec_ops/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/wizard/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/wizard/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@
 
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/soviet/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/soviet/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@
 	r_hand = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/automatic/tommygun
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/mobster/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/mobster/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@
 		/obj/item/flashlight=1,\
 		/obj/item/grenade/plastic/x4=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/death_commando/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/death_commando/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vr.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vr.dm
index cd8115ac7d..ee350e3891 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vr.dm
@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
 
-/datum/outfit/vr/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/vr/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	H.dna.species.before_equip_job(null, H)
 
-/datum/outfit/vr/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/vr/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	var/obj/item/card/id/id = H.wear_id
 	if (istype(id))
 		id.access |= get_all_accesses()
@@ -25,9 +25,10 @@
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/storage/box/syndie=1,\
 		/obj/item/kitchen/knife/combat/survival)
 
-/datum/outfit/vr/syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/vr/syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	. = ..()
-	var/obj/item/uplink/U = new /obj/item/uplink/nuclear_restricted(H, H.key, 80)
+	var/key = H.key ? H.key : preference_source ? preference_source.key : null
+	var/obj/item/uplink/U = new /obj/item/uplink/nuclear_restricted(H, key, 80)
 	H.equip_to_slot_or_del(U, SLOT_IN_BACKPACK)
 	var/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth/W = new
 	W.implant(H)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vv_outfit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vv_outfit.dm
index 103a152ec8..0bc8c87a45 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vv_outfit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/vv_outfit.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	var/list/vv_values
 	var/list/stored_access
 
-/datum/outfit/varedit/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly)
+/datum/outfit/varedit/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	H.delete_equipment() //Applying VV to wrong objects is not reccomended.
 	. = ..()
 
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 	GLOB.custom_outfits += O
 	to_chat(usr,"Outfit registered, use select equipment to equip it.")
 
-/datum/outfit/varedit/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly)
+/datum/outfit/varedit/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	. = ..()
 	//Apply VV
 	for(var/slot in vv_values)
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/_job.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/_job.dm
index a52b8589c3..507c8a5026 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/_job.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/_job.dm
@@ -101,8 +101,9 @@
 	//Equip the rest of the gear
 	H.dna.species.before_equip_job(src, H, visualsOnly)
 
-	if(outfit_override || outfit)
-		H.equipOutfit(outfit_override ? outfit_override : outfit, visualsOnly)
+	var/datum/outfit/job/O = outfit_override || outfit
+	if(O)
+		H.equipOutfit(O, visualsOnly, preference_source) //mob doesn't have a client yet.
 
 	H.dna.species.after_equip_job(src, H, visualsOnly)
 
@@ -177,8 +178,8 @@
 
 	var/pda_slot = SLOT_BELT
 
-/datum/outfit/job/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
-	switch(H.backbag)
+/datum/outfit/job/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
+	switch(preference_source?.prefs.backbag)
 		if(GBACKPACK)
 			back = /obj/item/storage/backpack //Grey backpack
 		if(GSATCHEL)
@@ -196,7 +197,7 @@
 
 	//converts the uniform string into the path we'll wear, whether it's the skirt or regular variant
 	var/holder
-	if(H.jumpsuit_style == PREF_SKIRT)
+	if(preference_source && preference_source.prefs.jumpsuit_style == PREF_SKIRT)
 		holder = "[uniform]/skirt"
 		if(!text2path(holder))
 			holder = "[uniform]"
@@ -204,7 +205,7 @@
 		holder = "[uniform]"
 	uniform = text2path(holder)
 
-/datum/outfit/job/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
@@ -232,6 +233,8 @@
 		PDA.owner = H.real_name
 		PDA.ownjob = J.title
 		PDA.update_label()
+		if(preference_source && !PDA.equipped) //PDA's screen color, font style and look depend on client preferences.
+			PDA.update_style(preference_source)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/get_chameleon_disguise_info()
 	var/list/types = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/assistant.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/assistant.dm
index da8c2aa3b9..ce2dce9053 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/assistant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/assistant.dm
@@ -28,15 +28,16 @@ Assistant
 	name = "Assistant"
 	jobtype = /datum/job/assistant
 
-/datum/outfit/job/assistant/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/job/assistant/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
+	var/suited = !preference_source || preference_source.prefs.jumpsuit_style == PREF_SUIT
 	if (CONFIG_GET(flag/grey_assistants))
-		if(H.jumpsuit_style == PREF_SUIT)
+		if(suited)
 			uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/color/grey
 		else
 			uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/skirt/color/grey
 	else
-		if(H.jumpsuit_style == PREF_SUIT)
+		if(suited)
 			uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/color/random
 		else
 			uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/skirt/color/random
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
index d8b88ae871..922b335a39 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
@@ -16,11 +16,6 @@
 
 	display_order = JOB_DISPLAY_ORDER_CLOWN
 
-
-/datum/job/clown/after_spawn(mob/living/carbon/human/H, mob/M)
-	. = ..()
-	H.apply_pref_name("clown", M.client)
-
 /datum/outfit/job/clown
 	name = "Clown"
 	jobtype = /datum/job/clown
@@ -48,11 +43,15 @@
 
 	chameleon_extras = /obj/item/stamp/clown
 
-/datum/outfit/job/clown/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/clown/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
 
-	H.fully_replace_character_name(H.real_name, pick(GLOB.clown_names)) //rename the mob AFTER they're equipped so their ID gets updated properly.
+	var/client/C = H.client || preference_source
+	if(C)
+		H.apply_pref_name("clown", C) //rename the mob AFTER they're equipped so their ID gets updated properly.
+	else
+		H.fully_replace_character_name(H.real_name, pick(GLOB.clown_names))
 	H.dna.add_mutation(CLOWNMUT)
 	H.dna.add_mutation(SMILE)
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
index c213d4dffc..b5def54061 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cook.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/fakemoustache/italian
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/sharpener = 1)
 
-/datum/outfit/job/cook/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/cook/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	var/datum/job/cook/J = SSjob.GetJobType(jobtype)
 	if(J) // Fix for runtime caused by invalid job being passed
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 		if(!visualsOnly)
 			J.cooks++
 
-/datum/outfit/job/cook/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/cook/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/curator.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/curator.dm
index 35fa8483d5..0c762637ac 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/curator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/curator.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 		/obj/item/barcodescanner = 1
 	)
 
-/datum/outfit/job/curator/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/curator/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
index 27a54fbd1f..13cb5e01e3 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
 
 	chameleon_extras = list(/obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/detective, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses)
 
-/datum/outfit/job/detective/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/detective/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	var/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cig = H.wear_mask
 	if(istype(cig)) //Some species specfic changes can mess this up (plasmamen)
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/lawyer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/lawyer.dm
index 0b8be52116..654af6a05d 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/lawyer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/lawyer.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 	chameleon_extras = /obj/item/stamp/law
 
 
-/datum/outfit/job/lawyer/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/lawyer/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
index 1347da7125..4e6e982fb9 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/mime
 
 
-/datum/outfit/job/mime/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/mime/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 
 	if(visualsOnly)
@@ -47,3 +47,9 @@
 		H.mind.AddSpell(new /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/mime/speak(null))
 		H.mind.miming = 1
 
+	var/client/C = H.client || preference_source
+	if(C)
+		H.apply_pref_name("mime", C)
+	else
+		H.fully_replace_character_name(H.real_name, pick(GLOB.mime_names))
+
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/shaft_miner.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/shaft_miner.dm
index 771fc02862..915e9d1cea 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/shaft_miner.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/shaft_miner.dm
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator=1,\
 		/obj/item/stack/marker_beacon/ten=1)
 
-/datum/outfit/job/miner/equipped/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/datum/outfit/job/miner/equipped/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	..()
 	if(visualsOnly)
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
index b1f11f6463..9ffa994066 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@
 	var/shirt_color = "FFFFFF"
 	var/socks = "Nude" //Which socks the player wants
 	var/socks_color = "FFFFFF"
-	var/backbag = DBACKPACK		//Which backpack type the player has chosen.
-	var/jumpsuit_style = PREF_SUIT		//suit/skirt
 
 	//Equipment slots
 	var/obj/item/wear_suit = null
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
index 084dbd83ef..26703977d2 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/inventory.dm
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@
 	sec_hud_set_security_status()
 	..()
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/equipOutfit(outfit, visualsOnly = FALSE)
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/equipOutfit(outfit, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	var/datum/outfit/O = null
 
 	if(ispath(outfit))
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@
 	if(!O)
 		return 0
 
-	return O.equip(src, visualsOnly)
+	return O.equip(src, visualsOnly, preference_source)
 
 
 //delete all equipment without dropping anything
diff --git a/code/modules/ninja/outfit.dm b/code/modules/ninja/outfit.dm
index ad63f55b90..7ee71db1f1 100644
--- a/code/modules/ninja/outfit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ninja/outfit.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/explosive)
 
 
-/datum/outfit/ninja/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/ninja/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	if(istype(H.wear_suit, suit))
 		var/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/space_ninja/S = H.wear_suit
 		if(istype(H.belt, belt))
diff --git a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
index 92a637ce43..d12195cc52 100644
--- a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/syndicate/anyone
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/weapons_auth)
 
-/datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+/datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE, client/preference_source)
 	H.faction |= ROLE_SYNDICATE
 
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/human/lavaland_syndicate/comms