Little is actually known about Mister Alton Thaddeus James. What is known is that he is hardly ever seen in society. Although hostesses of the ton are ever sending him invitations at his London residence, he rarely attends. He’s heard the sneers behind his back - that he smells of trade and one should be careful lest the stench rub off on them. But society needs him more than he needs them. Records show that he was born on 10 July 1871 in London, England. That would put him at 33 years of age, although there is some silver showing at his temples. Who his parents were is a little hazy. It is rumored that his father was a successful Banker at the Bank of England. He works at Buckingham Palace . Mister James is an elevated pencil pusher. He has assistants to do the most mundane work and is often away from his desk. What he does during these absences is anyone’s guess.