To Look Forward To -

1 - Max will most likely be playing a Half-Elf Warlock. This will likely mean that Miklotov didn't survive the assault on Irontooth hideout.
2 - The game will most likely pick up moments after last session ended, with Telafinil and Dram outside the cave entrance. My strong suggestion - the two escapees camp near the entrance, rest (with shifts of watches) and then attempt a rescue. Just my suggestion, but you guys can try whatever.
3 - The D&D campaign is going to be encouner / combat heavy. There will be skill challenges too, and many instances of "acting in character" for information gathering and non-combat encounters, but for the most part this will be less "acting" role-playing than "character adventuring" role-playing. Just because of the nature of how 4th Ed is set up and, for this campaign, DM's personal preference.
4 - We are almost done with kobolds. Honest!