Waterdeep

A wiry man in his late 30s with greasy black hair and a perpetual scowl. He dresses in flashy, ill-fitting clothes that attempt to emulate noble fashion but fall short in quality. His hands are calloused from years of labor, and his eyes dart nervously, always on the lookout for competition or opportunity.

Emmek is ambitious, envious, and unscrupulous. He harbors deep resentment towards those he perceives as more successful, especially if they achieved success through means he deems unworthy. His desire for recognition drives him to make rash decisions, often to his detriment. While he can be charming when it suits him, his true nature is self-serving and vindictive.

Disdainful of the tanning trade, he invested his inheritance into opening a tavern, aiming to become the most successful tavern owner in the North Ward. In 1492 DR, he attempted to purchase Trollskull Manor but was outbid by Volothamp Geddarm. Undeterred, he established Frewn's Brews nearby in Trollskull Alley. Emmek's business practices were questionable; he cut corners on essential expenses while overspending on superficial luxuries. He clashed with local guilds, notably the Carpenters', Roofers', and Plasterers' Guild, for bypassing their services, and offended members of the Cellarers' and Plumbers' Guild. His rivalry with the new owners of Trollskull Manor led him to engage in underhanded tactics to undermine their business. In some campaign adaptations, Emmek's financial woes deepened, leading him to incur debts with figures like Mirt and the Zhentarim's Doom Raiders. These entanglements forced him to flee Waterdeep, leaving his tavern and ambitions behind.