Marnid is one of the Heroes of Calradia. He was a caravan trader from a foreign land before being raided by Khergits, and then by his own caravan guards. If your party travels near Sargoth, Marnid will explain why he traded with the Nords, and states that the Nords, despite being warlike, are fond of trading, especially with flax. When claiming your Right to rule, he will state how he wants a king/queen who ensures the traders and merchants get their fair share of denars which have been squandered away by the wealthy. This will infuriate Klethi, who relies on the wealth of nobility.