I would prefer a private message group! 
[@Wernher]
I could see that Clan Hornfel and Longstrider having a good relationship. Far enough away from each other, so that there are no territorial disputes, the Rangers of Longstriders could serve as Guards for his traders outside the Valley, and both side could use each others Trade contacts. Also Hornfel could donate to the Longstrider clan, as they have quite an intrest in secure roads! 

This could go down south if Hornfel would make his own claim offical, and Leth starts to call him out as a soft trader, rather then a warrior he could respect! Being his uncle, Hornfel could also have an problem with his age. 

Your ideas?