Right now were planning on coming back in February, probably moving to San Antonio until we can find jobs. That way I can play in SA and Austin with people! We'd prefer to come back to Austin, but whatever jobs we can get would be good. I'll be looking for teaching jobs (not looking good) and Lauren is looking for translating/Chinese jobs, so hopefully she will find something quickly while I find something decent to hold me over until I can start teaching.
I think I'd like to base my trolls with something really simple, like cork and sand. I'm going to test it on my Skinner and post results soon.
EDIT: Inspiration! Here is my Janissa Stonetide. Janissa is a character utility solo who shapes rocks and the earth to provide offensive/defensive abilities. I figured she needs a little more flavor than just some rocks, so here she is. Sorry about the quality, my camera isn't working.