Tempo is one of the many of characters in Board Way Riders. His is the leader of the B.W. gang, Mad Mox Crew, and the son of a famous rockstar. Real name James Ruff, Tempo has made himself famous or imfamous for his attics out in the streets. He would vandilize places with his graffiti and be a problem for the police in Lost Angels, California. What his main ambition is to become a world class skater. Tempo is a wily young man with a reputation for being troublesome for the faculty at the school and law enforcement. His loves to “express himself creatively” by pulling off elaborate pranks on others, and spray painting graffiti everywhere he goes. Tempo is also quite bold, not shying away from dangerous stunts as he seeks the “thrill”. Despite his troublemaking ways, he keeps a level head until he is provoked into his pranks. Tempo is firm with his beliefs, and will challenge people who want to go against them.