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The Peakes have travelled extensively, and then there is everyone's favourite cripple Willie Morningwood. He's been posted in the capital for several years now, so it's plausible to have some history there.
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There is ample room for either of those I guess. We could have rivalry from the combat during the civil war, friendship from travelling Amreth or for the steward I guess we could go with economic dealings. Did you have any preference?