Would really be nice to be able to recruit a few guys when travelling. Sometimes there are upwards of 10 cuman/bandit during an encounter and at times I find myself overburdened, and off my horse, with 10-guys coming at me for blood. Would be useful to have a couple of armed buddies at times when travelling .
I could bring the two dudes from Skallice or something - arm them up, get them a horse and they can follow.