Name:
Bennie Augustus Dewhurst
Nickname:
Ben
Gender:
Male
Age:
9
Height:
4”4
Weight:
67 lbs
Build:
Bennie has a small and delicate physique. He has yet to have any obvious signs of puberty, as expected of a child his age.
Appearance:
The boy is mainly described as rather feminine or androgynous despite his gender. Although he is remarkable skinny, the child maintains a round, youthful face. Bennie is recognized by his pale complexion and rosy cheeks - sometimes, especially in the cold weather, his tip of his nose will flush a shade of red. The feature that stands out the most is his luminous ivory hair. Its ruffled layers cascade all the way down to his neck. He also has a thick fringe that hides his caterpillar eyebrows. It tends to be swept to the side, as it – more times than not – gets in the way of his sight. Bennie also has brilliantly vivid irises; the colour is usually compared to the mysterious depths of an ocean or a vibrant sapphire gem. The child’s eyes are a large, doe shape – often widened in curiosity or squeezed shut in the middle of a laugh. A collection of snowy white eyelashes frame his eyes, giving the impression of tender exquisiteness.
Bennie is often seen in large hoodies or jumpers several times bigger than his own body. He prefers the freedom of being able to move around with ease but still retaining a certain warmth. He also likes the feel of keeping his small hands within the sleeves instead of rolling them up. The boy has developed a love for hoodies with attached ears. He treasures a blue one that also has eyes stitched onto the hood while the edging was artfully made into a mouth with a lining of white teeth. Bennie usually just wears pegged jeans but is rarely seen using shoes - The child has a habit of walking around barefooted.
Personality:
Bennie is like any child of his age – ignorant but blissfully innocent. At first, he may appear as rather shy and timid. The boy tends to speak quietly or mumble and will try to avoid eye-contact as much as possibly by looking down at the floor. He finds it excruciatingly hard to make friends, especially if those around him are adults or much older than him. However, once he develops a familiarity with a person, he tends to break out of his shell and is more open to conversation.
Bennie may be considered as slightly more mature than other kids his age, as he is not the kind to shout or insult. In most cases than not, he will be aware of the effects of his actions and may act rather reserved. Even though he may try to remain polite, there may be times where his tongue slips and will say something rude without realizing it.
Bennie has an unquenchable curiosity that most youths obtain – he constantly wants to explore a new area or ask questions that may seem rather obvious. This may lead to his nose being in places that it should be not. However, the boy has a unique ability of slipping out of one’s attention and may disappear without people realizing. This is exceptionally effective in large groups or crowded areas.
What's Home?:
Bennie lived a normal life before Dead System. He went to school, he had a loyal circle of friends and he got good grades for his age. The child hadn't quite experienced stress up to this point. He had a healthy family containing his two parents and an elder brother. Bennie got along with his parents fairly well. However, the boy had an exceptionally close bond with his brother even if he did have random mood swings at times and would sometimes prioritize his girlfriend before him. But he was content, and that was all that mattered. Bennie would never ask for things unless he really wanted them and was, overall, rather satisfied with his life.
The boy doesn't quite realize the situation he is in. Bennie believes it is another game his brother bought. He doesn't entirely believe the Game Master’s explanation as he thinks it may be a prank set by his sibling. It doesn't stop a shiver running through his spine. He’s never liked horror-games and wants to get out.
Bennie would always bring around a stuffed teddy cat where ever he would go, even to school or parties. It was named Alpine due to his white fur; it was a similar colour to Bennie’s hair which was one reason why he loved it so much. The child would make sure to clean him every night so he wouldn't turn brown and stinky. When he got trapped into this new dimension, Alpine was not brought with him.