
Adventuress
Positive vs Negative
The term can have both positive (adventurous) and negative (manipulative) connotations depending on context. 
Literary Use
'Adventuress' is often found in books, portraying a character with a mix of bravery and potentially deceitful motives. 
Historical Bias
Historically, the term can reflect gender bias, where a man is an 'adventurer' and a woman an 'adventuress', implying ulterior motives. 