James Avington

Sir James Avington, the Knight of Albridge, cuts a figure of pride and ambition within the domain of Lord Sterling Falkirk. Elevated to his position by Lord Falkirk's favor, Sir James holds his title with a sense of entitlement, eager to project an image of grandeur and importance that belies the true scope of his lands and influence.
Proud and easily slighted, Sir James is quick to take offense at any suggestion that his station may have been attained through anything other than his own merits. Despite the whispers of his father's legacy and the role it played in securing his appointment, Sir James vehemently denies any such insinuations, preferring to believe that his own skill and prowess were the sole factors in his rise to prominence.
Indeed, Sir James is no stranger to the martial arts, having received rigorous training in the knightly arts from a young age. He is competent in Combat and well-versed in the duties expected of a Knight, but his true talents lie in the art of self-promotion and the cultivation of his own image. He strives to present himself as a paragon of nobility and chivalry, eager to win the admiration and respect of his peers and subjects alike.
Despite his bravado, Sir James manages the affairs of Albridge with a degree of competence. The fields are tended, the taxes collected, and the people's needs attended to, albeit without any particular warmth or affection from their lord. Sir James neither inspires great loyalty nor instills fear in his subjects; instead, he occupies a middling position in their eyes, neither loved nor loathed, but simply tolerated as a necessary presence in their lives.
In his quest to elevate himself and his lands to greater heights, Sir James is often blind to the realities of his situation. He is prone to grandiose schemes and extravagant displays of wealth and power, seeking to impress those around him and secure his place among the elite of society. Yet beneath the veneer of confidence lies a man driven by insecurity and a fear of being exposed as less than he pretends to be.

"Albridge may not be Brindol, but under my stewardship, it will be a beacon of prosperity and strength."