Do You feel XI should have them?

Basically, little critters that follows the player around like other MMO. Think it would be a neat thing to add to log-in rewards or something.

If they did not count towards party members & had some hidden effect, that would be cool. I guess Monster rearing has minions, lol.....in a way......(They don't leave the garden however).

One could say BST or DRG pets are minions......I suppose.....