The party was just entering the town of Red Larch after fighting their way through a flame priestess and a cadre of her minions.  The party also managed to rescue Braelen once again, who had been caught in the process of stabbinating one of attackers.  The town itself appeared to be in rough shape with several buildings in various stages of not-not-on-fire.

Upon entering the town, the party was immediately confronted by another flame priest flanked by two massive flaming skulls.  The party engaged in witty banter with the miscreant, learning that his name was Torvan Flamebrand and that he apparently belonged to a religious order that worshipped fire.  In turn, Torvan asked the party what the town of Red Larch meant to them and whether or note they were willing to die for the town's inhabitants.  The party responded by beating the snot out of him and disembodied compatriots.

During the uproar, a Half-Elven wizard/cleric by the name of Salty stumbled out of bed and joined the melee.   Having nothing better to do, she decided to tag along for a while.