Why Hire Adventurers?

[Bohandas]

I would point out that there have been various occurrences historically where governments or feudal lords have resorted to hiring not only mercenaries and bounty hunters, but also pirates (known as "privateers" in the context of working for a legitimate government), ninjas, and mob thugs. (unfortunately the forum rules prevent me from providing specifics, but if you do a bit of digging you'll find them)