Discussing about hirelings, henchmen, followers, and cohorts.

[Treebore]

Nodwic is all anyone needs.

 

[roguerouge]

In combat, the difference between followers and hirelings is life and death. Literally. A follower might risk death to save you; a cohort certainly will. A henchman won't do that for you. You have to monitor their condition and their morale.