Quote Originally Posted by Intaki View Post
No, you just acquire them at twice the speed.
Twine the number of retainers require twice the number of ventures to use to maximum effect, that requires a time investment from the player. Rationalize it however you like the truth is the truth. In my opinion there is no inherent advantage to having 1 or 2 paid retainers since everything that can be accomplished with them is completely dependent on player action.