[@Orange Juice]

Ah! But also remember, she didn't grow up in the poles. She doesn't really care about other benders like her. She's trying to do whatever she needs to survive and thrive. If that makes sense?

That totally works too! That may be more feasible than a Fire Nation official hiring a mercenary. Granted, she's extremely good in what she does because she has an affinity for blood bending. She's not at all subtle about using it either.