People will interpret and play the strength of their characters how they desire 
(For my own characters) I tend to prefer mine to be realistic. Aya is athletic, fit, and stronger than people would expect, but nonetheless a weakling (in most ways) compared to any men other than Lalafel and perhaps smaller Miqo'te. And would be easily overpowered by most all Roegadyn women, and many Highlander women. Making up for these physical weaknesses (and, indeed,the many other weaknesses she possesses!) are part of what make playing her interesting as a character.
I disregard in-game combat performance because issues of game balance essentially beg the question before RP can be taken into account. But, should a Lalafel (female Miqo'te, or any other possible example!) wish to use aether to be as strong as the mightiest Sea Wolf, I don't see how you could really object! Though his height and stature would still introduce limitations a little more difficult to overcome.
(For my own characters) I tend to prefer mine to be realistic. Aya is athletic, fit, and stronger than people would expect, but nonetheless a weakling (in most ways) compared to any men other than Lalafel and perhaps smaller Miqo'te. And would be easily overpowered by most all Roegadyn women, and many Highlander women. Making up for these physical weaknesses (and, indeed,the many other weaknesses she possesses!) are part of what make playing her interesting as a character.
I disregard in-game combat performance because issues of game balance essentially beg the question before RP can be taken into account. But, should a Lalafel (female Miqo'te, or any other possible example!) wish to use aether to be as strong as the mightiest Sea Wolf, I don't see how you could really object! Though his height and stature would still introduce limitations a little more difficult to overcome.
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