Jardwim was the leader of the Gray Hands adventuring company who helped guard the city of Waterdeep. He had a stocky, muscular build. He was a follower of Mielikki. He was ruthless and indomitable. Jardwim felt that resistance should be met by lethal force and his concentration was legendary. He left Grey Hands anfter a partly failed mission due to Harper/Zhentharim double angent "The Fisher" measleading his investigation. Jardwim killed "the Fisher" but blamed himself for the failure nevertheless.