loyal retainer
- vassalLand-holding sworn subordinate
- servantOne employed to serve
- squireKnight's noble assistant
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
oath · knight · samurai · allegiance · steadfast · faithful · duty · honor · sword · household · banner · guard · attendant · bondsman · trusted · unwavering · service · protection
loyalty and allegiance
loyal retainertraitor
One who betrays allegiance
turncoat · betrayer · defector · double agent · Judas
relationship permanence
loyal retainermercenary
Soldier fighting for pay
hired gun · sellsword · soldier of fortune · free agent · gun for hire