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Adventuress Character Package
Despite great strides in gender equity, the 19th Century was still a highly stratified society, with women occupying a much lower rung than their male contemporaries. But even in the class-conscious world, there were exceptions. There were daring, unconventional women who could speak their minds, travel without accompaniment, and indulge in pleasures normally thought only reserved for men. Such a woman is known as an Adventuress, and despite social mores is an accepted and acceptable part of polite society.

Such a woman might be a courtesan, accepting money from wealthy men in exchange for her company, but does not have to be. She might have been widowed at a young age and is now using her newfound freedom to explore the world. She may be an actress who has made her fortune and now intends to spend it in as flamboyant a manner as possible. Or she may simply be a powerful, intelligent woman with a strong will and imperious nature who does not intend to let any man tell her what to do.

An excellent example of an Adventuress is Irene Adler from Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Scandal in Bohemia" (1891), and from the 2009 movie Sherlock Holmes.

Abilities
Cost Ability
5 +5 PRE
2 +2 EGO
3 +1/+1d6 Striking Appearance
3 Charm
3 Conversation
3 High Society
8 8 points of Knowledge Skills or Professional Skills representing hobbies, interests, etc.
8 8 points of Contacts
5 Money: Well Off
9 9 points' worth of abilities from the following list: Acrobatics, Acting, Bureaucratics, Bribery, Concealment, Contortionist, Deduction, Disguise, Gambling, Language, Oratory, Paramedics, Persuasion, Riding, Stealth, Trading, Weapon Familiarity, Any Background Skill, Follower (maidservant)

Complications
Value Complications
-5 Social Complication: Woman; Infrequently, Minor

Total Cost Of Package: 50

Options
Cost Ability
+15 Skilled Fencer: Add Martial Arts (Fencing)
+9 How did She Acquire Her Money?: Add Forgery, Lockpicking, and Security Systems

Optional Complications
Value Complications
-5 Bad Reputation: Negative Reputation: Adventuress, Infrequently