Who is James Bond from Goldfinger and what is their importance?

James Bond, Agent 007, is in the British Secret Service, and the main character through which the story is told. He is one of the elite secret agents who hold the double-O status, which is a "license to kill." He is trained in lethal techniques of hand-to-hand combat, and is resourceful in fighting his way out of dangerous situations. He has simple, but very specific tastes, and moves easily through high society and the world of the very wealthy.