greenleafe, Well I did say you could already have a fair bit of influence. But for the purposes of a team-oriented RP lets split it in the middle. Instead of being part of the main line, your character could be part of a cadet branch and as such much lower on the ladder. You have modest holdings and a modest amount of men but you can grow your influence if you play it right. Since this is an RP focused on exploration, adventure, and survival you probably can't march an army everywhere but your character could have some flunkies running around with you.