[Loredweller]

I'm not quite sure i understand the problem. So some thesis.
1. Cernd has nothing to do with Jaheira, there are two independent stories. Neither any of Trademeet quests do.
2. Bandits *really are* the necessary part of Jaheira quest. In my experience they show up only in the Keep area outdoors. Not sure, though, is it a rule (regarding area).
3. You would never get invitation to Harpers' Hold without bandits, so there the Jaheira story stales. The person calling Jaheira to meet Harpers just never shows up without them.
4. Such person shows up almost immediately after you've solved the Xzar's quest or you have had encounter with bandits, whatever is last.

[ 10-05-2001: Message edited by: Loredweller ]