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Message: <blockquote data-quote="irdeggman" data-source="post: 4184654" data-attributes="member: 16285">For cohorts (as opposed to followers) - the DMG says they get "paid" - usually a 1/2 share of party treasure (not from the "leader's pot).It doesn't really address whether or not the add to the EL of the party (which really shouldn't be that much of a factor since they have to be at least 2 levels lower than their "leader").Now there are rules (and FAQ entries) on not counting familiars and animal companions in the CR of an encounter (as well as summoned creatures) - since they are built into the character's EL (or base CR) already - due to the fact that it is usually from a class feature that they come.Now the leader had to spend a feat to get leadership - and hence has already padi the prices in regards to adjusting his CR since he can't get any other benefit from that spent feat.Pay particular attention to all of the warnings and cautions in the DMG about the leadership feat. It requires a lot of attention by the DM and may cause "issues" with the other players due to role-playing and usefulness.</blockquote>