Their COMBINED health is just over Lady J's, which makes them glass cannons. If you can get one of them alone, you can drop them with one good hit. 7 health doesn't go a long way on a master, even if you have 2 of them.
Personally I would add Samael...hes a decent all rounder that comes with a good spell for increasing his ranged damage (Fire Bullets --+2 damage to ranged attacks.) Hunter and scout are good skills as well. Just a thought.
I am looking forward to running Sonia Criid. She looks like a lot of fun. Probably mx her set up with some other stuff I have and include a Death Marshall or 2 as I love the idea of Pineboxing someone!
Rick
Best advise I can give you is to pick the crew that appeals the most to you visually...for your first crew. You are the one painting them and you have to stare at them. I picked Lady J and the Death Marshalls based on Lady J and the Judge. Two very cool models.
Van
Another player from Ohio, name is Rick. I got to play in the tourney Saturday night and played 3 tough games at Gencon. I am one of the guys who tied for 3rd place with Lady J and the Death Marshalls. Looking forward to playing more of Malifaux!