For many of the non-wind-up minions (and a few of the wind-ups, as well, such as the Qiqirn), there's no need for a reason to use them in roleplay. You just have to want to. If you want to, then you'll figure out a way to work it into your character's story, and that's that.
Case in point, NUTKIN.
NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN.
Harasses the shit out of everyone in Osric's vicinity. Gods forbid it's around when he visits with someone.
Case in point, NUTKIN.
NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN NUTKIN.
Harasses the shit out of everyone in Osric's vicinity. Gods forbid it's around when he visits with someone.