Hace originally grew up in Oppara. Not being very strong or dexterous, he could not train to be a warrior, and even with the innate ability to learn to practice magic, he never seemed to show much skill with it. Instead Hace studied by spending what little gold he earned on various books on every subject he could. With is knowledge and innate senses, Hace served as a sort of detective to help the guard with complicated crimes that revealed no clear answer.
While working a night case in one of the less secure areas of town near the river, Hace was quickly surrounded by men armed to the teeth that weren't looking to hire Hace to solve any crimes. Not really capable of defending himself, Hace feared the worst was to come. One of the men dived forwards with a knife aimed for Hace's back, but by shear chance, Hace happened to stumble to the side, causing the assailant to fall over and into the river.
It was at this time that two strange things happened at once, first, even though it was nearly pitch black dark out, Hace could suddenly see quite clearly. The second thing was that a crocodile was tearing into the man that fell into the river before it started to climb on shore and towards the other men.
Not wanting to fight a blood-frenzied crocodile, the men turned and ran, while Hace stood around a little dazed with what just happened. The crocodile moved towards Hace and was soon standing next to him and looking up at him. Not sure what to do, Hace pet the crocodile on his head, which seemed to please it.
With his detective skills, his new found skills, and a crocodile, Hace decided it was time to work independently to catch the big fish that plagued the city. He would investigate the corruption of those in power and bring it to light and continue to do so until Oppara was run by truly virtuous people. At some point, he met the Pathfinder Maka in Oppara while she was on a mission, and well, she can tell you the rest.
