Are you related in any way to Stoic Studio and The Banner Saga?

No, except for the fact that this game was one of our inspiration sources. Moreover, we respect the Stoic guys very much.

Tingelbub

I believe there is a banner saga easter egg in the game, where you meet two strangers, “John” and “Arnie” in the wastelands. One of them states that they used to follow the banner of a leader equipped bow and axe (probably Rook). Furthermore John noted that there was a long adventure and something about “three times”. I believe this is a reference to the triology of banner saga
Tingelbub

Oh and Thorn does look like Rook.