James Haze

James Haze is a character role-played by madbush.
==General Description==
James Haze is a Swiss-born man and a previous Yokai member. After leaving for 5 years, he is now back in Los Santos, where all his previous successful businesses (UwU Café and Greener Pastures, to name a few) are only distant memories. With few options, James decided to return to the Department of Justice and become a lawyer again. 
==Life in Los Santos==
=== Returning to his Roots ===
Landing Back in Los Santos
After a 5 year break away from Los Santos, James Haze flew back into the city in December of 2023 with hopes of reconnecting with old friends and gaining opportunities to erase memories of the past. The once multimillionaire, now penniless, man first began by regaining his connections and getting his bearings, for a lot had changed in the city too. After meeting up with Lara VanDusk, he quickly realised how things had changed. Along with Lara, he then met with Violet Snowe who had plans of working again with James. However, communications were not clear and James ended up walking out of the meeting unhappy. Ex-police officer Oliver Fury made contact with James and the pair reminisced about James' attempts to feed Oliver tomatoes. The conversation ended with the pair planning to meet up in the future.
Mary Mushkin was next to make contact with James. The pair, along with more ex-Yokai members, Kassandra Kage and Joaquin Jimenes discussed James' intentions and plans now that he has returned. James explained about his past 5 years and the events that led to his return. Mary replied by saying that she may have a role for him in the future but she would need to discuss it with others first. The conversation ended with James explaining that he plans to stay in the shadows and hoped they would be able to use his talents.
Returning to Law?
With few options left, James decided it would be best to return to doing what he knew best. In mid-December, he went to the courthouse and met with newly elected Judge Brittany Angel. He explained that after such a long break, it was time for him to return to the Department of Justice and requested a bar license so he could, once again, become a lawyer. Whilst waiting to hear back from the DOJ, James was able to act as a legal aid. He also met up with previous judge Ferst Temple during this time and the pair talked about creating a law firm and financial services together.
Joining the Kaneshiro Clan
Towards the end of December 2023, James was invited to a meeting, by Mary Domino-Mushkin, where she revealed her plans going forwards. She explained that whilst James had gone back to Switzerland, Yokai had ceased to exist. As such, a new group was to be formed with Mary placing herself at the top. This would be called The Kaneshiro Clan, a Yakuza-style group. She explained the different roles that all the people present at the meeting would take and offered James the role of Kyodai, who are distinguished full members of the clan. James accepted this role, stating that he would have accepted when he and Mary had last met if she had offered. Further meetings were proposed to be held bi-weekly and the group further discussed the need to raise funds to buy a property for the clan. 
After days of members cleaning out their bank accounts and completing various jobs throughout the city, the clan had enough money to purchase a house. The group, after getting permission from the leaders of the Vagos, decided to buy Jamestown Street #9, with Mary being the main key holder. This would be the main location for the clan's bench and other resources they would need in the future.
Getting the Bar Back!
After months of waiting, on the 9th of February 2024, James got his State Bar licence. James' plan, along with his previous paralegal Grace Daniels and old law friend Ferst Temple was to create a law and financial services company called Sword and Stone, with hopes to give 24-hour law coverage to the city.
He began by informing his close friend Patrick Tuna and the pair discussed retainer fees and how much money the average person can make in a week. After this conversation he informed Mary Domino-Mushkin, as well as the rest of The Kaneshiro Clan, stating that he is there to represent them legally and reminded them that "Everyday Is Shut The Fuck Up Friday". Later he called Kayn Larp, expressing his interest in becoming he retained lawyer for all things. The pair planned to meet in the coming days to finalise this.
== Other Notable Events ==
=== Law/Business-Related ===
* James created a contract between Mary Domino-Mushkin and Lang Buddha/LSSU - Los Santos Sanitation Union. This contract was a Right of First Refusal, which meant that LSSU had to sell to Mary first. If she declined the need for the materials, then they could go elsewhere to sell them. 
* James' first client he got on retainer was Mary Domino-Mushkin, whom he didn't charge for his work. However, Ivan Seliverstov was the first client whom he charged for his retainership. 
==Trivia==
== Gallery ==
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File:James Haze 4.0.png|center|frameless|James Haze arriving in Los Santos.
File:James Haze meeting with Mary, Kass and JJ..png|thumb|James Haze meeting with Mary Domino-Mushkin, Kassandra Kage and Joaquin Jimenes.
File:Garbig.jpg|thumb|James Haze, Lara VanDusk and others attempting to make money.
File:Haze on No Pixel.png|thumb|James Haze talking to Judge Brittany Angel about joining the Department of Justice.
File:James Haze trying to get his bar licence.png|thumb|James Haze talking to Judge Brittany Angel about joining the Department of Justice.
File:James Haze and Lara VanDusk outside of City Hall.png|thumb|James Haze and Lara VanDusk sat outside of City Hall.
File:James Haze in the court room.png|thumb|James Haze in the court room.
File:Lawyer James Haze.jpg|thumb|James Haze back as a lawyer.
File:Meetings with Wade Wilson and Jase Dawson.jpg|thumb|Meetings with Wade Wilson and Jase Dawson.
File:Pool Party 1.png|thumb|James Haze with other The Kaneshiro Clan members.
File:Pool Party 2.png|thumb|James Haze with other The Kaneshiro Clan members.
File:Pool Party 3.png|thumb|James Haze with other The Kaneshiro Clan members.
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Category:Lawyer
Category:DoJ