James Ashton

James is a main character in "The Freshman", book 1 & 2. He's also one of your love interests.
 * 1) Appearance
 * 2) Character
 * 3) Relationships

Appearance

James has short black hair, brown eyes and dark skin. His left eyebrow is raised.

Character

James acts very professional. Even though he likes being sarcasm, he's very respectful to other people and a real gentleman. Writing is James' passion, he's incredibly hard-working for becoming an author. Words mean everything to him. James tells, that he only could say "I love you" to the girl he wants to stay together for the rest of his life. James thinks of himself as composed, confident and cool, but he behaves quite unsure and hesistant in important deisions.

Relationships

Vanessa Kingsley

Vanessa is James' childhoodfriend. Their parents are very good friends, so James and Vanessa grew up together and seem very close. At the dinner with James' parents, Mrs. Ashton mentions her as the perfect girl for her son. Your character is able to meet her at the masquerade ball with James. She tells you, that her father has got some serious business problems and asks James' family for help. Vanessa had (and still has) deeper feelings for James. He doesn't see her that way, but he cares her very much. Vanessa also just wants to see James' happy - even if it's with another girl.

His parents

James has got a difficult relationship with his parents George and Olivia Ashton. They want him to take over their investment company and to marry a prosperous girl. James didnt dare to tell his parents he is studying literature and wants to be a writer. To stop their matchmaking-actions, he introduces your character to his parents as his fiancee.