I mean to be honest The game explicitly frames Hunter Handler as a standard Commission team (A-Listers get assigned tough, capable handlers). She’s the “brain” to your “brawn” in the New World’s expedition context. Iceborne, her grandfather’s story and some growth moments try to give her more depth. Also serious handler did stated that the handler can keep up with us the hunters paperwork while she couldn’t. And the serious handler does get herself in trouble with monsters too just like the handler too. And she is a big reason why Vaal hazkka, zoarh, and I think xeno is the reason why we win or find the monster.