How do village notables gain influence and can you help them get it faster?

[Chaosreaper187]

I was wondering if you could boost their influence and if there is a viable strategy to help them get to powerful tier as easy as possible.
Powerful landowners are the only source of noble Recruits except rescued prisoners so I want to help make as many as possible to get a good supply of battanian fian.

 

[MCKOY]

Mostly just doing quests. I think if bandits attack villagers on the world map, if you come to the villagers aid its supposed to increase relations with the village but it's not confirmed. Also wiping out nearby bandit hideouts will give you a message saying your relation is increased with nearby notables. But again I don't know if this is actually working correctly.

 

[paladinx333]

I think if bandits attack villagers on the world map, if you come to the villagers aid its supposed to increase relations with the village

If that actually happens it must be pretty rare. It's probably a good thing since bandits cover the map like ant in many places.