I was thinking that the lotus dragons were way too wimpy. So I thought that it would be cooler if they were led by three leaders. Who are (in order of rank from lowest to highest)the lady of the lotus (Rowyn Kellani)
the lady of the dragon (Heldrath Kellani) and the old man of the dragon (Emil Draktus). The higher connections would mean that they would make far better reoccurring enemies (or allies). Any thoughts, questions, etc.
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I had all sorts of plans for them too, and there are a lot of great threads here. I remember Hierophantasm (correct me if I'm wrong) made nice swordsage Lotus dragons, for example. THEY were great - I threw in a few, and a duskblade too.
Now we're a bit further in the AP I'm glad I didn't make too much work of it. The PCs had their own ideas anyway, totally threw me with their approach (kidnapping the ixits and sneaking in via the water entrance), and had great fun kicking ass.
I'd say give a few of them interesting one-shot items (alchemists fire, nets, tanglefoot bags, lightning rods doing 1d6 subdual damage, whatever) and keep them smart. Make it an interesting and challenging fight, do your best to wipe out those nosy parker PCs, and let them move on to the next chapter.
After 2 chapters in Sasserine, there are 10 somewhere else. All different styles and with different goals, aims, ways and means. I'd say the sooner your players see the big picture the better. (It'll make it easier dealing with all the deaths too)