See, now this is a thread WORTH necroposting. Still relevant, still a good idea.

Would like this very much! Though I don't care for Spriggans very much... Maybe we can find something cuter for miners.
But yes, some extra defense besides being half invisible and walking slow would be nice. Heck, pets in general are nice. I'd love to have a pet mandragora living in my FFXIV house when housing comes out. :B As well as a ram. Two cutest mobs ever.