The Bayou Halflings are immigrants from the southeasternmost edge of the Ophel Highlands, from the village Torshire within the high crags and rocky pinnacles of its hillocks. The first Bayou Halflings lived at the edges of Dreadmire, within these foothills. They began to settle that area around 257 years ago, making a living fishing, farming, and/or trapping. Except for a few scrapes and scrimmages with hostile groups of giants, Creeps and wandering swamp monstrosities, these halflings lived in peace and comfort. They enjoyed good relations with the Marshfolk of the nearby Hillmarshes, who allied with them in battles and taught them a little about the nearby swampland. These halflings loved music and revelry, creating unique sounds and dances all their own.