James Wilde

Will Smith is James Wilde's Face Claim

 In Story

> James Wilde grew up in the city of Bluepeak. He attended the academy there for most of his childhood, then transferred to Airpike Academy in his teen years. Despite his charming mannerisms, James would often get into fights. He briefly joined the “Young Gentleman’s Boxing Club,” but was kicked out for his “dirty” fighting style. That would serve him well later in life, however.
> He joined the Deadman's Promise (DMP) in his late twenties, and that quick and dirty fighting style got stuff done. He rose through the ranks in the organization's administration and, by the age of 35, was Captain of the DMP. James currently works tirelessly at the central office and can be found there nearly all hours of the day. Though currently it’s mostly just paperwork, he’s never one for skipping out on an adventure when it comes through his door.
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> Growing up in Bluepeak, James was the grandson of the wealthy but secretive Gunther Millroy. Though his father spoke of him regularly, James never met his grandfather until he was 15 years old. It was the day he was kicked out of the Young Gentlemen’s Boxing Club. James had been ambushed by several of his former clubmates and arrived home with his uniform torn, his right eye rapidly swelling shut, and his lip bleeding. He had planned to come in through the back door and sneak into his room, however this was prevented by his parents and his grandfather standing in the hallway, having a stern sounding discussion. Catching sight of the young James, Gunther turned his focus to him. Jame’s father scolded him for his state and was about to send James off to his room to await punishment, before Gunther told him to be quiet. He approached James and examined the state of him. Asked for an explanation, James sheepishly described what had happened. There was silence before Gunther spoke, “They beat you for being better than them. You changed the rules, and they despised you instead of rising to you.” He looked James in the eyes, “But their numbers were your downfall. You cannot change the rules alone. Young man, how would you like to be part of something bigger? A group set to change the rules of the world. An organization that your family has long been a part of.”
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> James stood frozen by the man’s gaze. His father stepped up beside Gunther, “He’s just a boy, he’s not ready yet to-”
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> “Yes” James stated emphatically.
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> Ignoring his son, Gunther offered his hand to the young man. “Then welcome, James. Welcome to the Venassi.”
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### People vs. Victoria Greshin

Capt. James Wilde is introduced with Chief Constable Sarah Cremihn in Airpike when Seline and Talia help turn Victoria Greshan over to the Constables Service. After learning he is the head of the DMP, they are invited up to his office where they share happenings in the district. James reveals some connection to the Venassi through his grandfather and offers Talia and Seline access to his collection of Venassi artifacts and infomation. James invites our adventurers to attend Victoria's interrogation by Chief Cremihn where they are astonished by what is revealed. (PvV-p1)

## Appearances

### Season 2

* Battle of Crankshaft
* In the Service of Justice

Season 3

* Best Laid Plans
* The Venassi Raid
* Down the Rabbit Hole