Quote Originally Posted by FactionHeir
From what I know, you only have the starting generals as generals (if any) but any thereafter will always be family members, same as in RTW, but in RTW you could produce bodyguards which will generate a general.

I can attest from firsthand knowledge that bribing a foreign or rebel general or family member will result in a simple general (non-family member) for your faction. I don't know if this is the only way to get them, though. Do the "Man of The Hour" candidates always become family members?