Just curious...

[shilsen]

I thought it's so they can see better when they douse themselves and go to the local dive bar to pick up a smoke elemental.

 

[maddman75]

I've always wanted to play a sorcerer or wizard with the Improved Familiar feat, just so I could have a smal fire elemental who lives in a hooded lantern when he's not out and about.

Haven't yet had the opportunity, though.

That idea is SO stolen!

I think I'll name him Bernie.