So I was wondering this, and it hasn't come up yet, still...

Zogwort's curse specifically targets an Independent Character within 18" and line of sight. However, in the BRB it states that an Independent Character in a retinue counts as an upgrade character until the retinue is killed. My question is, does the character stop being an independent character even though he has the IC rule, or does the power target anyone who has the rule, regardless of retinue?

Probably been answered elsewhere on the web, but you guys seem on the ball and such.