James is the Furt Family butler.
Appearance
After the Furt Family’s fall from grace, James now bears a tense expression on his wrinkled face.
Personality
James seems to he a loyal manservant as he has remained in the employ of the Furt Family even after the emperor had revoked their nobility status.
Background
According to Arche Eeb Rile Furt, James had been the butler to the Furt Family for a long time. While James young mistress Arche is away from home, trying to pay off his master's debt, James attempts to prevent the Furt Family from falling further into debt. However this is easier said then done as the Arche's father still refuses to admit he is no longer a noble and believes that he still needs to keep up appearances Despite the aged old butler's reminders of the family's financial situation, his master has accumulated a debt of 300 gold coins.
Chronology
The Invaders of the the Large Tomb Arc
James greets Arche when she returns and apologizes for his inability to steer her father from taking out excessive loans. He is somewhat relieved after Arche's meager monetary commission which he plans to use to alleviate the debt.
Abilities and Powers
In addition to having the skills of a butler it seems he also possesses the mindset of an accountant as he believed he could pay off the loans and receive his salary based on the content Arche's purse.
Relationships
Trivia
- James is the first human butler named in Overlord.