I'm starting my readthrough of Adversaries of the Righteous for Exalted 3rd Edition. It's is the "character book" partner the "moster book" of Hundred Devils Night parade. It's similar in format with contained entries with a single character, but uses the long-form character write ups rather than quick character stats.
The first chapter is mortals, which can be a challenge in Exalted due to the power level of the Exalted characters. That means mortals needs something that lets the punch up, and interesting story, or social connections to really make them relevant. #ttrpg
The first character is a martial arts master who leads the Coiled Viper Dojo and thh Night Talons gang. She gets access to Exalted martial arts through the snake spirit that once blessed the dojo she took over. She's an audacious bandit willing the challenge the Exalted. 1/2
While she probably isn't a threat to a group of player characters, she makes an interesting foil, mentor, or ally.
