Notes from author
Classic woman-at-arms setup. Quality build, making use mostly of simple, basic, realistic-looking weaponry. Leo Ring can be used when polearms are employed, though it leaves you with low poise, so toggle-escaping is your only option. If using non-thrusting equipment, change for Wolf Ring, such as when employing a greatsword like the Bastard or Claymore, for more efficient trading. The Buckler can be substituted for a Heater Shield if blocking is more of your priority. Composite Bow with Heavy Arrows works wonders with the Leo Ring for punishing spammers at a safe distance. Covenant is whatever you choose. Forest Hunters is a nice option both thematically and for higher invasion rate, though Darkmoon Blades allow you to invade the whole game, even if you're not gonna make use of DMB.
Take up arms, sellsword. It's time to earn your pay.