Heroes of Ravenford Series by F.P. Spirit

They weren't exactly heroes. At least, not yet... Glolindir thought he had mastered magic until he came face-to-face with his first real monster. He wouldn't have survived if not for his new-found friends: Lloyd, the spiritblade as talented as he is reckless.  Seth, the mysterious halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his tongue.  Aksel, the orphan gnome whose very touch can heal. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning of their troubles... moreThey weren't exactly heroes. At least, not yet... Glolindir thought he had mastered magic until he came face-to-face with his first real monster. He wouldn't have survived if not for his new-found friends: Lloyd, the spiritblade as talented as he is reckless.  Seth, the mysterious halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his tongue.  Aksel, the orphan gnome whose very touch can heal. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning of their troubles. Black sorcery, creatures of the night, and terrifying monsters surround the little town of Ravenford. Are these threats unrelated or is there a darker force behind them - a force that has not been seen since the time of the dread Thrall Wars? less