Douglas Fells
An avant-garde sculptor in New York. Friend and former investigative partner of Hilton Adams.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
A physically robust African-American man, with large, dexterous hands and an unwavering gaze. He shambles about in threadbare old suits, usually smeared with clay and slip, his hair unkempt and a day or so’s stubble darkening his face.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Everyone was most surprised when the artistic and vivacious Mr. Fells volunteered to go to war, especially as he was just starting to make a name for himself in the African-American art world. Since his return from France, the style of his sculptures has changed dramatically, as has he. Becoming increasingly isolated from the world around him, Fells’ forays to Teddy’s saloon are among the few times he interacts with others. His pieces are lauded by his artistic peers and are sought after by the more avant-garde, well-to-do Harlemites who aren’t concerned by his run-ins with the police (in fact, for some, the added frisson is part of the work’s charm).
Roleplaying hooks: as with Needham Johnson and the others, he has been threatened by the police over his involvement with Hilton Adams. Although he can’t confirm it, he knows a recent break-in that almost destroyed
his studio is down to Robson’s men. Since his friend’s conviction, he has completely lost heart and, while he can confirm the details of certain events, he is reluctant to get involved again because he can’t see a way out of the current situation, for Adams or anyone else.
Social
Mannerisms
Once the life and soul of the party, he is now quiet and introspective. Pvt. Fells also has a keen eye for detail, one of the things that made him an excellent marksman (something he has still to reconcile himself with). He is undoubtedly suffering from shell shock as a result of his wartime experiences.
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