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— Welcome to Margel, esteemed guests. May I inquire about your names and the purpose of your visit?

— And the same to you! I am Beata Laxse, and this — the girl familiarly patted her companion on the shoulder — is my friend, Gion Tamaris. The purpose of our visit is tourism and job searching.
Gion simply greeted the clerk with a polite nod.

The inspector entered the data into his notebook and then checked both of them with some device. "Hmm, no magical ability detected." He made another checkmark in his notebook. "Now... " He looks at Gion's skirt. "What is this?"

There once was a wealthy merchant who had three daughters, all good and comely, sensible and well-made.

One day that merchant prepared to travel to distant lands and said to his daughters, good and comely:

-- Now, I am setting off to distant lands to trade and expand my coffers. How about, when I return richer than before, I bring you gifts from those lands? Here, my eldest daughter, what shall I bring you?

And his eldest, beloved daughter answered him:

-- Bring me, father, a crown. All set with emeralds, and diamonds, and tourmalines, and other gems, and let it be so beautiful that it shines like the sun by day.

-- Of course, my dear, I shall bring you what you ask. I know of such a crown. And you, my middle daughter, what shall I bring you?

And his middle daughter, of middling belovedness, answered him:

-- Bring me, father, a crystal dressing table. It need not shine like the sun; it is enough that it be, well, pretty, and with a carved table and stool.

The merchant pondered, whether long or short, and at last spoke:

-- Oh, what a task you have set me; I know few craftsmen on the surface who can make such dressing tables. There is plenty of ordinary glass about, but crystal... I know of one such, but for it to cost me reasonably, I shall have to hire men to carry it out of those halls while the owners know nothing of it. But never mind, I shall get you such a dressing table...

The merchant glanced at his youngest daughter, coughed, and was about to set off on his way, but his youngest, unloved daughter stopped her father and spoke a word:

-- Dear father, have you truly forgotten about poor me? I need little from you; I know your coffers are not bottomless. All I would ask of you is a little scarlet flower... Well, something to your taste, but one that would stand long in a pot and not wither by morning.

The merchant thought for a long time; an hour passed, then another; it became awkward for everyone to stand about, and the porridge in the kitchen grew cold, and at last he answered his youngest daughter:

-- What a job you have given me; here underground we have almost no light, any flower will wilt...

-- Then I shall ask my elder sister for her crown; she can shine her crown upon my little scarlet flower, and it will live longer.

-- Enough, enough, forgive me, my daughter, but my coffers, as you said yourself, are not bottomless. I have no money left for flowers. If I see a poppy along the road, I shall pick it for you; otherwise, do not be cross — you are nothing but expense as it is.

The merchant waved farewell to his daughters and rode off to distant sunlit lands.

The merchant's youngest daughter could not bear such treatment, and above all she does not understand what fault of hers it is that she was born into this darkness and became for her dear father the fourth line of expenses after his wife and two daughters? She had tried, it seemed, never to burden anyone, to work harder than the others about the house, to learn the stonemason's craft; but the mercantile nature of some folk will, now and then, break free, howl like a wolf, and poison their whole ancestral nest like a predatory serpent. And how many years already must she wear her elder sisters' hand-me-down shirts and stitch up the little holes in their old coats with thread? As if she, the youngest daughter, did not exist in this world at all.

The youngest daughter took her things, gathered all her modest belongings into a knapsack, and left for the surface to earn her own living.
Aiko Viresenser left her parental nest at a young age and started from the very bottom in Kridear, fortunately the people there were kind-hearted and appreciated the diligence of the gnome girl at its worth. She taught herself to stand behind the counter, taught herself to develop her national craft of enchanting items, was her own courier (carrying things as best she could), taught herself to defend herself, and tried many things. When Aiko began traveling to other regions of the empire, she was not welcomed warmly everywhere. Thus, in one city, competitors nicknamed her — mannered and serious beyond her years and race, with a certain weakness for luxury goods — the "Mole Queen." However, Aiko not only took no offense; she turned that nickname into something like her own trademark, a mark of quality. And the magnificent crown, once given to her for free by an antiquities collector, completed the image of that brand.

Perhaps, if Aiko did not have a tendency to spend money on all sorts of trifles, jewels, and flowers, she would have already amassed a small fortune; however, reality was somewhat more disappointing. The last deal especially undermined the young merchant, when her goods — fine furs — were ruined on the road, caught in an unprecedented hailstorm. On the other hand, Aiko somehow came to the attention of the princess herself, which lifted the girl's spirits but also gave her much to think about. Of course, any contract with the imperial court not only promises great profit but would undoubtedly cement her reputation as the "Mole Queen," yet will everything go smoothly and according to plan? The life of non-humans in the empire is sometimes difficult and fraught with more risks than for an ordinary common citizen; one could only hope that the important personage would be sincere and good-natured in her intentions.

Without delay, Aiko Viresenser set off by airship to the capital.

	Attributes Strength 10 Endurance 10 Perception 10 Agility 10 Luck 11 Spirit 10 (22) Intellect 10 Speed 10 Faith 10 Beauty 5 Charisma 13 (25) Origin bonus Noir: -5 to beauty; the character can enchant equipment using precious gems.  Experience +3 charisma -330, +1 luck -130, one-handed weapon (two weapons) -1000, remainder 40  Merchant Cost of goods and services -1% per point of charisma. Luensian ethics The merchant may buy one item for free (chance depends on luck), only once per shop. One-handed weapon Two weapons [1000] The character gains the ability to use two weapons simultaneously.
	Slots Weapon 1: broadsword (~=shashka) with an ornate guard Weapon 2: broadsword with an ornate guard Head: crown of King Sidjmort +12 charisma +12 spirit Body: scarlet dress with a jacket and bow Shoulders: scarlet cloak with fur Hands: bracelets Footwear: cute yet travel-appropriate red boots Accessory 1: earrings with red crystals Accessory 1: an elegant purse on a sturdy dwarven chain Other 1: flawless ruby Other 2: flawless sapphire Other 3: flawless emerald Bag with other gear: money, tools for setting gems, a hat, various odds and ends (spare clothes, a handkerchief with initials, writing implements, etc.) If possible, some reliable chest or suitcase with a lock to hide the most valuable things.

The inspector entered the data into his notebook and then checked both of them with some device.
— Hmm, no magical ability detected. — He made another checkmark in his notebook. — Now... — He looks at Gion's skirt. — What is this?

— It came with the armor, — Gion shrugged. — I don't know why, the seller said it was for aesthetics.

- It came with the armor, - Guyon shrugged. - I don't know why, the seller said it was for decoration.

— So, according to the laws regarding generally accepted moral norms and public behavior, I confiscate this. As for the rest... Everything seems to be in order. You may proceed to the city.

— Alright, according to the laws regarding generally accepted moral norms and public behavior, I confiscate this. Otherwise... everything seems to be in order. You may proceed to the city.

With a snort, Beata Guion allowed the item to be confiscated.

— And I'm even glad, you know. This thing was always getting in the way, it's completely useless. And it looked stupid.
— But I think it was cute, — Beata giggled, calming down a bit. — But if even such innocent details cause such a shock among the locals... Oh, I have a feeling we're going to have a lot of fun. I have an idea...
— If it's what I'm thinking, then no way!
— And what are you thinking? Maybe your idea is better?
— IT DOESN'T MATTER!
Beata giggled again.
— Okay, where did Her Highness order us to go? — the girl checked the papers.

Sexy lingerie and stockings, for some reason, can only be worn by men.

Revan, why are you so unprogressive?

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I agree with Ney, I request the possibility for men to wear sexy lingerie and stockings. And for women – stylish tuxedos and pantsuits.

Just replace the plus signs with minus signs and let everyone wear whatever they want...

Savings: 0 rem Experience: - HP: 160 Diseases: None Injuries: Terrible burns Beauty = 0, charisma -5. Curses: None Special traits: The character has an aptitude for magic.  Mysterius Kills one enemy in combat provided that enemy is "unnamed" or does not pose a major threat as an opponent. The cat can kill more than one such enemy in exchange for 1 AP each.

Origin: Noir: -5 to beauty, the character can enchant equipment using precious gems.  Conviction: Luensian ethics A merchant can buy one item for free (chance depends on luck), only once per shop. Profession: Merchant The cost of goods and services is -1% for each point of charisma. Limit: 50% Skills: One-handed weapons Leadership - Morale Characters under the character's command may gain an extra turn; the chance depends on the commander's charisma.  Spells: - Fire Arrow Damage: 50%-150% (fire) Inflicts a burn. Crit: damage increases by 1.5, the burn ignores the will roll. Range: 15 - Fire Shield Damage taken by the character is returned to the attacker as fire. Crit: grants immunity to fire damage.  Range: 5 Dual Wielding The character gains the ability to use two weapons simultaneously.  Available to learn: Quagmire [500 Attributes Strength 10.2 Endurance 11.4 Perception 10 Agility 10 Luck 11 (26) Spirit 10 (15) Intellect 10 Speed 10 Faith 10 Beauty 5 (0) Charisma 9 (13) Parameters Attack: 100 Health: 110 Accuracy: +10% Evasion: 10% Crit chance: 11% (26%) Will: 15 Spell points: 3 (4) [8] Spellpower: 100 Experience: +20% Initiative: 10 SP: 2 Virtue: 100 Action points: 2 (4) Affinity Fire: 0%

Equipment Weapon 1:  Warlord's Scepter Slot: weapon Requires leadership Allies under the character's command gain (5*charisma) protection at the start of combat (as bonus health not affected by other protections). Activation requires 1 AP.  Weapon 2: Morning Star X Damage: 75% Accuracy: 60% Ignores protection. Crit: concussion, the will roll is three times harder.  Head: "Merry Plague" Hat Immunity to diseases and poisons.  Body: Scarlet dress with a jacket and a bow +1 to beauty Shoulders: Winter cloak Immunity to blizzards Hands:  Footwear: "Enigma" Shoes Beauty +50% Charisma +50% Luck +10 Accessory 1: Anti-magic ring Prevents the use of spells on the territory of Margel.  Cannot be removed without the involvement of the magic bureau.   Accessory 2: Jewelry +35% to beauty Doubles the character's HP pool.  Other 1: Rainbow gem x1 Can use the effect of any flawless gem of your choice. Other 2: Bandages x3 Other 3: warming ointment x1 Locked suitcase To get into the character's inventory, one must first pick the lock.  Asuguh diary First entry Second entry Third entry Fourth entry Pistol Damage: 200 (does not depend on attack) Accuracy: 65% Crit: damage is doubled.  Reload: 1 turn. Slot: other or weapon. Range: 8 Bullets x30 Needed for the pistol. Bandages x1 Special ice x1 Calmer x1 Cooler x1 Elixir of life x1 Eye drops x1 Antitoxin x2 Tonic x1 Mermaid [1/1] Removes the penalties for being at sea without the sailor profession.

Just replace the plus signs with minus signs and let everyone wear what they want...

In the eyes of perverts, this could even work as a buff.

Just replace the pluses with minuses and let everyone wear what they want...

Yes, that's the point. A man in such an outfit would simply be beaten up or arrested, but the listed items wouldn't fit a woman, so there would be no effect...

Added 14 minutes later
The air journey could have been very interesting for Ayko, especially considering that she was originally from the dungeons of the empire, but the social aspect left much to be desired – her neighbor was not interested in talking to the dwarf.

So Ayko flew to Margel. At the air dock, she was examined with some kind of device.

“Triton Gissles,” the inspector introduced himself, “please follow me to the magic bureau.”

- The selection here is much better. After looking over the available items, Raphael noticed the "Evil Aristocrat" costume. Out of everything, this set seemed to suit him the best. - The prices, of course... Good day, - the man said to the saleswoman. - May I try on the Evil Aristocrat costume? Using the Eye.