Yep, I tried that. I even tried it on a female Zenmaster and a female Samurai, but neither of them could use it. I haven't tried a female barbarian, but for some reason I don't think it is going to work.
As for Gareth dying, I am already at the Serpent temple and I still can't get they mayor to tell me that he is dead. (I went back after killing Tevik and he still wouldn't admit that Gareth was dead.) Maybe Since I killed the assassin before he could get to to him, Gareth will be waiting to congratulate me when I off Cet again. (Yeah, Right!!)
Thanx for the congrats!
Knarfling