Maomao

Idk what to put here so yea Appearance: petite with dark green hair, purple/blue eyes, and freckles she often paints on her face to appear plain, but is considered quite beautiful when dressed up. Her distinctive features include extensive scarring on her left forearm from poison testing, kept wrapped in bandages, and she favors simple clothing. Backstory: raised in a red-light district (Verdigris House) by her adopted apothecary grand-uncle, Luomen, after her courtesan mother, Fengxian, became gravely ill with syphilis. Kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant, Maomao uses her scientific mind and keen observation to solve medical mysteries within the Inner Court, gaining the attention of the influential eunuch Jinshi and eventually rising to become a court pharmacist. Her backstory involves a tragic romance between her parents, Lakan (a military official) and Fengxian, a misunderstanding that led to her mother's decline, and her own harsh upbringing. Personality: aloof pragmatism, intense curiosity (especially for poisons/herbs), dry sarcasm, and deep-seated resilience, often masked by a seemingly compliant demeanor; she's a highly intelligent, observant young woman who prioritizes knowledge and survival, often experimenting with toxins, yet secretly harbors empathy and a rich inner life, making her a unique and complex protagonist who defies typical expectations.