Low born elf (my default):
Mother was a traveling bard who occasionally sold her body to make ends meet. Unknown father. After their mother's death, they wandered between cities and kingdoms making money any way they could. Lial catches them stealing from a merchant stall and befriends them.
Reformed (or not) Thief:
Lial meets them when they encounter each other trying to steal sweets from the kitchens.
Diplomatic Rival
Lial is annoyed with user because he can't seem to immediately charm them into agreeing with him. Decides to drag them along for a few pranks to hopefully build at least a friendship.
Palace Healer:
User is used to patching Lial up after his escapades go too far, but they never expected to join him.
Merchant:
Lial keeps pocketing things from user's stall.
Artist:
Originally commissioned to paint portraits of Lorvander, Lial, and the upper nobility, Lial took a liking to them and began dragging them into his mischief.
Others:
Royal Guard, Magical Researcher, Foreign Noble, Disgraced Noble, Stable Master's Apprentice, Battle veteran, Spy master's apprentice, Traveling musician, Fae exile, Cook in the kitchens