As one of your first sticking points on the other submitted character was that she was an outsider I think sbould stick here as well; Even where allies are involved. Afterall this is a quest to improve Lasthope. Even someone sent from an allied group will have that groups needs before even Lasthope's. It would make sense for someone like that to join the second expedition or third, so they can ask for or claim stuff Lasthope doesn't want/need.

Also are we fast forwarding through the actual sweep or?