What is Vlaya's preferred method of assassinating her marks?

She definitely favors archery. Tipping her arrows in Ice Wraith essence is her go-to—a signature, maybe. Sneaking, shadows, quickness, fleeting, perhaps never there—that it her approach. Watch them drop one by one like flies.

Does this preferred method vary depending on the circumstances?

Oh yes! Depending on the situation, her enemies, what she has, her basic, current status—it would all depend on the world around her. Vlaya knows not to try and change the fates, the Will of Sithis, and so she has learned to adapt to her surroundings. She “embraces the darker things”, you could say.. But in the end she will typically use her Daedric bow.

How many contracts does she typically take for herself in a given...

With the rise of the Brotherhood once more comes the right of fear, coin, and more contracts—she paces herself. If business becomes popular quickly, she will try not to bite off more than she can chew. And she, like all Brothers and Sisters, have never been afraid to enact the duty of the Dread Father—they always stood their ground. If a client pressures or doesn’t pull through, the circumstances can be a little… grim. Regularly, she’ll take in about 3 at most.

Does she enjoy creating her own poisons/potions in order to...

Although she’s very skilled in alchemy, her real passion is in the poisons! Naturally, she chose to learn a few potions {only a few, mind you} for healing and restoration. However most of her honing went towards the beautiful craft of deadly poisons. Her knowledge of ingredients and botany has been passed down in her family for generations—despite herself being the first known member of their family to ever join the Brotherhood…