Why hasn't anyone used the G-man as a plot point? Mysterious person, plucking heroes out of the air, a time warper, teleporter, etc. Seems like it would be interesting.

Looming endgame that you aren't sure you really want, since the moment you win, the G-man might be looking over your shoulder, ready to take it all away and drop you into a new assignment.

Star Swirl panted, the fingers protruding from his augmented hooves desperately clutching a compact clawgun. He didn't sign up for this! He was a scientist, pursuing the secrets of the universe! Not fighting for his life. Really, the only reason he wasn't dead was because he had some decent defensive spells, and their power supercharged from machines embedded in his bones.

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34: Multiverse Mercs. Gods and goddesses send their blessing to a champion, who might be from anywhere, and to train in the league. Must have at least one champion in League to be able to call for their services. Reasons because they either need a guide, or proof of intention to help others in need? Physical form might be altered to better express talent. Major physical traits will roughly be same (hair color, skin color, speaking style, usually gender), but species change is regular.

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"I always considered The G-Man to be a Lovecraft device in the Half-Life series.

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