No Songdragon that will about do it, I couldn't check your domains as I still don't have my APG.

Man this has been the longest week waiting for Tue to get here.
I don't know why my pre-order is so late it's almost like not getting it (pre) before the release date.
I have seen a discussion on Hero points and will possible use them just don't know how at the moment.
Also I think the only thing left is to fugure out everyones motivations/connections to the start of this adventure. Marda has connections to the resistance and to Aaron so when people are needed she could be asked by her uncle and then she could ask Aaron to accompany her.
Shade hmmm... I guess the promise of money, and a way out of the city about to be possibly put under seige, my prompt her to help (a little).
The two casters should be real easy as everyone has heard of the "Scourge" and the Inquisitors of the Ragesian. Users of magic (arcane & divine) are being hunted down and taken away, so when it is learned a way to stop them might be found in helping, they could have step forward.
The adventure starts with the adventures being asked to meet a resistance member at midnight New Year's Eve. Run with that if you want to add something to your background about how you accepted and are headed to the Poison Apple Pub.
HM