Just had a thought, wouldn’t it be pretty cool if instead of just having the option to wack unemployed bg’s, we had some type of option to offer them employment? Obviously at a price which would be based on their level and skills training. 

I don't think there's anything wrong with this suggestion. You'd need to make sure that the cost is obviously custom to each player looking to hire. 

I think that questions will be asked about picking up potentially fully trained bgs though.

I’m with you on that Jack. Maybe fully trained bg’s aren’t able to be employed...deep set loyalty? And yes absolutely the cost would have to be calculated by the potential employers level as well as the bg’s stats. 

Really dont see the need for this? Its easy to buy the BGs. If you die, your next character can purchase your previously named BGs, so thats kinda what your suggesting.