It's long overdue that Female Herald of Xolti's stance animations be updated. It is most likely the main reason few Herald of Xoltis are female(and possibly the old old bug of slower attack animation that once existed).
Here is a video showing the differences between Male and Female stance animations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTSHntSVsSg
I would like to see them either receive complete new animation(more effort), or given males animations (holding their sword upright without a wide stance).
If you are in support, please voice your opinion. Maybe if we cry enough, funcom will get the message.