In case you were unaware, House Fortemps is quite willing, even eager to employ adventurers and sellswords. The commander in particular is known to possess a soft spot for your type.
Not everyone is of one mind in this matter, of course, but I have made it known to the others that I support this endeavor. Men like yourself can be quite helpful─or, if nothing else, quite fascinating.
The hearths burn low these days, and the servants are rather listless. I thought I heard someone sobbing the other day, but perchance it was just the wind. Oh well.