A former prisoner who partners with Robin to steal the Sheriff's extorted funds. He advises Robin to conceal his plans to protect Marian. Captured and tortured, he refuses to betray Robin and later kills the Sheriff in revenge. He escapes custody, rejoins Robin, and takes refuge as an outlaw.
John becomes Robin's closest operational partner in the resistance.
Yahya proposes that he and Robin work together to end the war by stealing back money taken from the people.
Their conflict culminates in John's revenge killing of the Sheriff.
The Sheriff tortures John and threatens him for refusing to reveal the Hood's identity. John later hangs the Sheriff from a massive censer burner.
Gisbourne helps enforce the regime's pursuit of Robin's resistance.
Gisbourne captures John during the raids, after which John is tortured by the Sheriff.
John's advice influences how Robin manages his relationship with Marian.
John advises Robin not to tell Marian about his plans because he wants to protect her.
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