A short rest allows you to renew your encounter powers and spend healing surges to regain hit points. * Duration: A short rest is about 5 minutes long. * No Limit per Day: You can take as many short rests per day as you want. * No Strenuous Activity: You have to rest during a short rest. You can stand guard, sit in place, ride on a wagon or other vehicle, or do other tasks that don’t require much exertion. * Renew Powers: After a short rest, you renew your encounter powers, so they are available for your next encounter. * Spend Healing Surges: After a short rest, you can spend as many healing surges as you want. If you run out of healing surges, you must take an extended rest to regain them. * Using Powers while You Rest: If you use an encounter power (such as a heali