RR
The monk has been replaced with the
defender, a warrior that uses her own fists, kicks, and improvised weapons to fight the Shadow. Your "at a glance background" works. Just flesh it out and scratch "monestary".
Everyone
One thing I would like you to consider is what you envision your character's role would be in Caft. When I open the first scene, I don't want to have your character doing things you would not agree with. Does your character frequent the inn when the sun goes down for some ale? Does she hang out with other outsiders? A loner? Or does she just gather her meal from her employer's wife and sullenly eat her meal in quiet under a knotted pine, thankful for a break from back-breaking toil? I have not given out too many details on the adventure/campaign because I want some input from you on your character's actions. The opening scene should set things up with enough information for role-playing to begin.
Also, do any of the heroes (player characters) interact with each other in Caft? Are any friends? You might wish to consider this when writing up backgrounds.
I look forward to more characters!
BTW, I will not have internet access until Saturday. I'll check back then.