I've been to the Bridge district and confronted the man in red re: the graveyard burial and found the ransom note in the house but come nightfall, does anyone appear outside the copper inn?
Also, killed Bodhi the first time round and reported back to Aran (but delayed going on the ship) I didn't get any xp after the conversation, nor has the journal notes moved over to 'done quests'. Am I missing something?
About the ransom thing. Yes if you go to the copper cornet there will be a nobleman there. He stands out pretty well amongst the harlots and bums so you should be able to find him with out too much trouble.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.