Started a female character at first, to continue the RP storyline of an RPG character I had created years ago that was a paladin. In the beginning I thought M&B was a sword&sorcery type game. Didn't know it was a semi-historical simulation/RPG.
Wasn't into the female character model (too male like) was really hoping for something similar to Joan of Arc's character model. While the body isn't bad, the upper arms/upper torso was almost indistinguishable from a male. Even with a dress it looked awkward (like a man in a dress). The face wasn't too enticing either as I wasn't really able to recreate some of the art I have of the RPG character.
I felt more at home and more immersed by re-starting as a male nobleman (seems more fitting/historically accurate anyhow).
regards!