[AlexanderHowl]

Mercenaries tend to require high levels of compensation (2x to 100x normal compensation, depending on the risk). A mercenary bodyguard for a minor official in a peaceful nation would probably ask for 2x normal pay while a mercenary bodyguard for a minor official in a war zone might ask for 10x normal pay. A mercenary bodyguard for a dictator during an invasion might ask for 100x normal pay.

When it comes to adventurers, it does depend on the motivation. In general, 600x the standard monthly income for their status divided by the probability of death or imprisonment will have normal people doing anything, regardless of the legality or risk, though some disadvantages would preclude certain actions or greatly reduce the required pay off. For example, a Status 0 individual at TL8 would require around $3 million if there was a 50% of death or imprisonment. Conversely, a Status -1 individual with Social Stigma (Criminal Record) might take the same risk for $150,000 while a Status -2 individual with Social Stigma (Valuable Property) might take the same risk for $7500.