James Griffin

==Stats==
===Mark Tracker===
Marks: 15 (WWITIIIWIIIIWWW)
Afflictions:
Family values - James has been known to be extremely aggressive and protective over people close to him, often to his detriment.
Vengeful soul - James has avenged those closest to him, but fighting against the law and even heroes of Athesia has a price. It was worth it.
Infamous - James has committed crimes against the guild and its leadership against the wishes of the council, it has increased his fame somewhat.
Enemy of the Guild - The guild hates James. They hate him bad.
===Advances===
*Griffin War Saddle (Story, +1 Griffin Daredevil) This bespoke saddle fits both beast and rider perfectly adding to their teamwork and effectiveness.
*Gladius of Dragon Amethyst (Story, +1 Griffin Daredevil) The sword provided to James by Amet the Prism for helping to save her life from the 4th Legion's Commander Roland the Dragon Killer.
*Guild Master of the Guild of Messengers and Couriers (Voting, +1 Governance) After the passing of Jame's Adoptive Father he has taken up the family business - someone has to deliver the mail.
*Friend of the Mayor's office (Voting, +1 Governance) Having a large amount of political connections has made James a useful man to know, and many grateful friends.
*Griffin Saddlebags (Voting, +1 Governance) Saddlebags of the finest quality allow James even more room for deliveries and thus influence.
*Hardcore Map of Unity City (Story, +1 Cunning Street Kid) "This thing is nuts, I can see anywhere at all times, imagine the possibilities...".
*Unity City Hand-Shake (Story, +1 Cunning Street Kid) The number one Unity City special move.
==Significant Relationships==
Bronagh
Bronagh the highest of all chieftains has a good relationship with James, James helped Bronagh into power and was appointed second in command of the new Orc political system. However after an apparent dishonour relations have soured ever so slightly and Bronagh stripped James of his chief title. Still on speaking terms only time will tell if James regains any respect in the God-Curse.
Durzo
James and his Dire Griffin are seldom apart, the massive creature can be seen flying around the Athesian council room whilst James is inside and will not settle until James is safely within eyesight. Known to be overly possessive of James in certain environments the Griffin has come to trust several other members of the Council including members of James' organisation Terra Turtle.
Archibald McLinlock
The ex-Mayor of Unity city is James' adopted father, The Dwarf has kept James safe over the years but has also allowed the youngster to fly free when needed, grooming him for service in the guild of messengers from a young age has allowed James to develop a sense of duty to the people of Athesia and members of his Guild.
James was covered in controversy over the election of his Father to the position of Mayor, although Archibald has tried to screen his adopted son from the majority of the accusations of tampering with a rivals political rally, some have hit home and this stain has hit everyone involved with James. However this event has truly proven that the relationship with his Father is truly thicker than blood.
Archibald was murdered by forces unknown, this act of barbarity truly affected James and he has hardened to the world. James wishes to stay true to his fathers ideals but is finding it ever more difficult in a sea of murder and intrigue. Add to this Ms.Crispin's psychotic break and James wishes the one person he could confide in was around to help...
Tacitus
There seems to be some animosity towards Tacitus every time he is brought up in Griffin's presence. There is still some residual resentment towards the elf but James has calmed down considerably, whatever Tacitus did someone definitely went one step further.
Harrison Dreadfell
James has known the ex-Shadow Weaver for a very short amount of time, yet with the help of Harrison James was able to at least attempt to make up for his Father's Murder. As far as James is concerned this man is a friend for life.
==Background==
The earliest memory of Griffin's is delivering notes for the Guild of Messengers and Couriers through the winding streets of Unity City. After years of a relatively normal life delivering ever-larger packages James was sent out with another courier to deliver a large crate of mystery goods. After being accosted by Highwaymen in the Dark Plains, 9 year old James survived "Stand and Deliver" whilst his partner tried to flee and was subsequently killed by the highwaymen. Now alone James was certain of death - that was before a Griffin of immense size intervened and killed the attacking men. The adolescent Griffin immediately formed a bond with young James and has not failed to protect him ever since; the addition of a Griffin rider to the Guild of messengers was a win-win for them and so provided the massive creature with anything it has and would require until James could look after the Creature himself.
James made his name with the Athesian council delivering crucial messages in the War of the Empress. At the age of 13 he defied orders to deliver an important missive to the front-lines - this action however dangerous saved the lives of an entire division of Athesian troops and allowed for the heroes of Athesia to intervene in a dangerous situation. Ever since that day James has been the go to courier for council business and has earned a place on the council itself with repeated heroic action.