Good you liked my idea for Daniel's background :). I am okay Daniel's family does not touch security measures if not given permission (like hire mercenaries). Overall Daniel's family generally helps make the parties good and wanted as they have been so far. So there is certain social prestige to Daniel's family despite it's a 'minor' branch from two eldest houses. Altough family has ancient magical blood it has rarely generated any true talent (if not count bards). So Daniel is standing as expection in present generation but there can be one or two famous ancestors who were very powerful mages.<br/><br/>So if Daniel gets hands on task to help arrange parties he can easily slip invitations to Aeslod's gang members who are sociable very least. No one would much wonder their presence if they have valid background stories, as Daniel's family always adds handful odd guests, even some famous commoners (like a weaponsmith who crafted recently excelent blade to one the guests in the party) to spice up parties social atmosphere to keep parties fresh so it does not get stagnant because everyone knows everyone.