James Whitman

Career "Whitman's World"
Prior to the events of Tomb Raider (2013) Dr. Whitman hosts his own television show called "Whitman's World", an archaeology show. The Endurance Expedition is supposed to be a part of this show's second season.

As the game progresses it becomes clear that Whitman is only interested is his own interests, as shown from the letter from his wife who is requesting a divorce who he asks to hold off the request as it will hurt his public image rather then what her feelings are. Early in the game he allows himself & Lara to be captured do to his interest in the Islanders Cult behavior.

Lara later finds a letter that shows that Whitman is begging to grow more obsessed with his fame & shows that he sees this whole situation as a boon for his career. He shows little to no remorse to the death of the other crew members of the Endurance saying that their deaths help add to the "Drama" of the situation.

Later he betrays Lara & the crew & capturing Sam for Matthias. In his final letter Whitman reflects on what he has down & again shows no real remorse for his action on the deaths that he has & will cause. He shows no sign of regret as he talks about helping Matthias killing Sam & says that once it is all done he will need to slip away & wait for rescue. The final part of the letter makes it clear just how self important Whitman is as he writes about "Show the appropriate amount of Sorrow" when rescue comes & how he will make the prefect soul survivor.

In the end Matthias uses Whitman's own Ego to distract the Stormguard, so that Matthias can enter the temple with Sam, resulting in Whitman being cut down by them.