Met Eldes Young at an auction in Mithrahall, he asked for a 15,000gp loan to build a wizard academy in Phandalin. Laurie agreed and a Contract (Laurie - Eldes) was signed between the two.
Laurie is a famous historian, she loves listening to people and always compliments them, mashing their cheek during conversations.
That is why everyone calls her auntie, or by her full nickname, Auntie Quity.