George Stobbart

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George Stobbart is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Broken Sword series of adventure games, voiced by Rolf Saxon. He made his first appearance in 1996's Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars. Created by Charles Cecil as an American to appeal to US markets, George was originally designed by Red Rover animation Studios' Mike Burgess.

George is an American patent lawyer, who as an American tourist witnesses a bombing of a Parisian cafe and meets French photo-journalist Nicole "Nico" Collard in The Shadow of the Templars, and from here on out, unravels conspiracies around the world in his adventures. George has been in an on and off relationship with Nico, and has also been romantically involved with Anna Maria, a character who is introduced The Angel of Death.

George is one of the most popular protagonists among adventure gamers, often praised as one of the best. Critics have praised George's wit, humour and dialog. Much praise has also went to Saxon, and is also the role for which the actor is best known.