It makes perfect sense, Caitlin. Your guy could have been conscripted (like mine), or maybe even hired like a mercenary, depending on how you want to fluff that out. They could have been serving in the same platoon, but once the war ended, they went their separate ways, and didn't meet up again until much later; maybe even at the tavern? Leofwine and his militia buddies are deep in their cups, your guy stumbles into town and the first thing he wants is a drink to help with his sorrows... and the first thing he hears on entering is "Hey! I know you... BARKEEP, GET THIS MAN SOME TOP SHELF WINE! My treat."<br/><br/>Because everybody loves the heal-y/smite-y cleric.  Leofwine probably would have even helped out with the whole moving back in thing, if it was needed; clearing cobwebs, killing the eponymous cellar rats (cookies for everybody that gets the reference). Probably would have tried to bring him into some of the militia practice sessions and the like (but if he says no, then he'll respect the decision).<br/><br/>Could even get him hooked up with some part time seasonal work harvesting grapes at his father's vineyard, if he needed something to keep busy, and a few coins to make ends meet; as mentioned under his bonds, Leofwine is "Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for", so putting himself out there to help out someone from his war days is pretty consistent with his character.<br/><br/>Of course, being a War Priest and such, Ares may recognize that Leofwine is dealing with his own issues; the sleepless nights, the way he can be a bit zealous in patrolling the village some times; how he some times looks like he's not quite there.<em>He left the war, but the war didn't leave him, and some things a Cleric can't heal. </em><br/><br/>And yeah, the house is pretty nice. He had a great family that did well for themselves, and continue to do well for themselves, so I felt like the home should be a reflection of that; even if there is tragedy and trauma in his life (I'm something of a sadist like that).<br/><br/>Anywho, those are my thoughts/ideas; feel free to use, abuse, or discard as you see fit.  ;)