Skiptracer

Skiptracers were independent contractors; trackers, skilled in the process of locating a person's whereabouts for any number of purposes. As expert trackers, they were often employed to work in tandem with bounty hunters so as to hasten the apprehension of especially persistent targets.

Behind the Scenes

 * The skiptracer occupation was inspired the real life profession of the same name. The term "skip" refers to the person being searched for, and is derived from the idiomatic expression "to skip town", meaning to depart (perhaps in a rush), leaving minimal clues behind to "trace" the "skip" to a new location.