minion
Definitions
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially one who is servile or unimportant.
A minor official or subordinate employee.
A person or thing that is favored or highly regarded by another.
Examples
The villain relied on his loyal minion to carry out the secret mission.
She refused to act as a mere minion for her boss's unethical schemes.
The dark sorcerer summoned a minion from the shadows to do his bidding.
Synonyms
subordinate henchman lackey underling servant follower toady