I think minions single HP is a great idea for that story/cinematic feel.
Is not a new thing though. In the rpg Bushido they had this idea of single hit point extras, and Bushido came out 28 years ago on 1980.
Thanks thalmin.
What are the adventure rewards like magic item wise? 4E is meant to really tone down the magic items and I am wondering how many appear in this adventure and how good they are, and if they do more than to hit and damage or copy spells.