This probably is my biggest concern about strongholds. Apart from the rather emptiness of if all, by the time you transition to the stronghold to meet said NPC, he's already departed. Can't they stay longer than a few hours? I mean, I spend a fair bit of time in Guilded Vale, surely other would love to stay at my beautiful bed-and-breakfast, stroll the lush gardens and contemplate life at the forums - all the while feeling forever alone due to the lack of any social life around the area.