Well i know it doesnt help but as far as Faradin is concerned he could be brand spanking new as the story begins or he almost coulda come with the ship. I like the idea of him having been on the ship a whilebut then again i think we all like the idea of our peeps being established. Perhaps in thier rush to get of Nar Shada they ummm "lost something" off the ship needing to get to another port ASAP. Whatever first port they come too, (Starforge being one of my favorites from the WEG RPG ) Faradin makes himself useful by getting them the part they need maybe even some medical supplies.