Sometimes it's worth giving them a cure or life spell so they can help out when it's needed but they aren't important. If they die I just wait until after the battle to rez them.
Exaactly what undead said, just make them useful enough that they aren't a hinderance but don't go out of your way to make them powerhouses or anything.
When we dance, it looks just like Fire.
When we sing, it sounds the same tone.