I called Tao the moment that I saw her. When selecting my characters, I usually base my choice off the aesthetic appeal of the character, and the actual character themselves (story, personality, etc.). The whole genetically-engineered descendant of Jubei thing isn't exactly my cup of tea, but she's absolutely adorable, which more than makes up for it. I love the way she plays. She's very direct. Get in close to the enemy, and wreak as much havoc as possible. She seems to be one of the more difficult characters to play (from what I've gathered, anyway), and I always enjoy a challenge.
...the fact that I have a thing for catgirls doesn't hurt, either.