Agreed, I just prefer to create my characters more realistically, since original characters setting in existing universes are criticized a lot for not being accurate enough.
I just what to point out that Elise was a Templar so there was no need for her to HIDE (<<<which is my main point) her feminine features, whereas Assassins are meant to be anonymous.
It just depends on what you want to create. It's not like a actual canon character that will be made into a game with historical content.
To be honest I don't get what your getting at. A debate or suggestions?