James is an unlikely hero. He only meets the witches because of his brother the Spook's apprentice, but when he does he is smitten by the beautiful witch Grimalkin. He becomes her unlikely love interest as they travel together to his brother's aide. He is a blacksmith by trade and has this skill in common with the stunning and skillful witch. He has no powers but when no one will come to Grimalkin's aide, he risks everything to free her from the Kobalos prince.