One who is hired, or who serves for wages; esp., one whose motive and interest in serving another are wholly gainful; a mercenary.

Serving for hire or wages; venal; mercenary.

a false shepherd who does not take care of the sheep because he/she is more concerned for what they will get out of the sheep

NPC hired by the player to perform certain tasks, similar as a pet

a person who works only for money

a man who is paid for his job, and who works because he is paid, and ceases to work when he is not paid

a follower - a subordinate character that follows you around and provides you with backup as and when you need it

a party member that you can include in your party and in turn is payed in gold