James Tinklebottom

James Tinklebottom is a character role-played by Whippy.

General Description
James Tinklebottom is a ghost. He is not meant to be seen, but he sees and watches everything. He spies on people by blending into the background, but is unafraid to get his hands dirty if his past is in danger of being revealed.

After leaving the city for two years, Tinklebottom has returned to Los Santos. Since his return, he has become a member of The Watchers and is once again working with Jacob Harth.

Background Information
Tinklebottom's past consists of lies, manipulation, and murder. Before arriving in Los Santos, this dark history resulted in him killing his own wife and daughter to cover his tracks; an act he is often haunted by. He dismisses the thought of getting close enough to anyone to start a romantic relationship again, and avoids any discussion on the topic.

Tinklebottom has been deeply involved with The Dark Web and The Brotherhood. During his involvement, he was the first to complete "The Quest"; carrying out heinous acts that he omits from revealing details of to almost anyone. The only person Tinklebottom has mentioned the events to was Mother. During the conversation Tinklebottom spoke very vaguely of what he was forced to do, hoping to warn Mother of the danger in working with The Brotherhood and The Watchers.

Due to the numerous threats to his life and the attention of the public eye, he went into hiding. Following an event with Norman Bones, he allowed for things to settle, and for people to forget about him, by leaving the city for two years before returning in secret.

Current Events (Oct. 22, 2022-Now)

 * First Objective: Finding likely candidates who can assist him in watching over the city
 * Contacts Nancy Drew, who seems to have strong ties to Lang Buddha, with a mission to test her skills - have her place a tracker in a high ranking police officer's car (431, LSPD).
 * Contacts officer Jeffrey Bundy and has him make Tinklebottom a fake ID (Noel Trace, 1983-12-28, State ID: 1739) so he can move around the city undetected.

Quotes

 * "I'M NOT CRAZY!"
 * "First off, how much are you willing to pay me?"
 * "I HATE THIS STUPID CAR. MOVE. GO. MOOOOOVE."
 * "F--K YOU, FLOCKO!"
 * "MY MERCEDES!!"

Trivia

 * Once attempted to burn down Marlowe Vineyard, in a revenge maneuver against Kevin Whipaloo. He managed to start a fire big enough to burn roughly 5 singular grapes, but took it as a victory.
 * His favorite go-to hiding spot is a bush, regardless of the fact that he has been found almost every time.
 * Murdered his own wife and daughter, no-one besides Norman Bones is aware of this.
 * Has a personal vendetta against Aaron Flocko, a man he once trusted. Flocko betrayed him, and James has tried repeatedly to kill him; in turn, Flocko has tried many times to silence Tinklebottom.
 * Stabbed Norman Bones multiple times in the mineshaft, and then left town promptly - thus explaining his long absence.
 * Killed (perma'd) three people and was never caught for it.
 * He have an big nose.

Vehicles
{| class="article-table" ! colspan="4" | Vehicles (Currently Owned)  !Photo !Vehicle !Plate !Description
 * tinklemercedes.png
 * Benefactor Schafter
 * 86030667
 * Tinklebottom always drives a sleek, black Mercedes-style sedan to maintain a low profile.
 * tinkletaxi.png
 * Vapid Taxi
 * 61GX2MT8
 * As a taxi driver, Tinklebottom can traverse the city and learn about its citizens with them being none the wiser.
 * tinklebike.png
 * FCR 1000
 * YU806KP0
 * The FCR motorbike allows Tinklebottom to speed through the city unnoticed.
 * Bravado Rumpo
 * 6T7RX36D
 * Tinklebottom has a news van for his *redacted* work at LSBN.
 * -}
 * Bravado Rumpo
 * 6T7RX36D
 * Tinklebottom has a news van for his *redacted* work at LSBN.
 * -}
 * -}
 * -}