[hider=Benjamin Graham][center][h1][color=a2d39c]Benji Graham[/color][/h1] [IMG]http://cdn0.hbimg.cn/store/data/attachment/forum/201506/09/175227pzfjmg96qhj4qqez.jpg[/IMG] [i]"I hate it when people waste my time, but the one who wastes it most is me."[/i] -[b]Attempted Murder; "Dear Apathy"[/b][/center][hr] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Name:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Benjamin Cecil Graham[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Nickname:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Benj or Benji[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Birth Date:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]June 3rd, 1993[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Age:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]22[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Gender:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Male[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Sexuality:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Bisexual[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Relationship Status:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Single[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Occupation:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]College dropout who waits tables part time while trying to launch his career as a musician[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Apartment Number:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]2B[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]In Depth Appearance:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]5'11" and skinny, Benji was never the athletic type. More the stay-indoors-play-video-games-and-troll-people-on-the-internet type as evidenced by his pale I-have-never-seen-the-sun complexion (he dislikes spending time outdoors due to being especially susceptible to sunburn, but thoroughly takes advantage of overcast and rainy days). Suffice it to say almost anyone could beat him in a fight (unless it was a battle of wits, in which case he would totally slay). His thoughtful brown eyes give character to his otherwise ordinary face, and he tends to be very expressive and dramatic. He's got a couple of tattoos, including a [url=http://www.tattoostime.com/images/283/ravensitting-on-branch-tattoo-on-men-chest.jpg]raven[/url] on his chest, the [url=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATwP4t90sWI/UjcQ52r-E_I/AAAAAAAASMU/0J2s5dolyv4/s1600/IMG_0930.JPG]Tree of Gondor[/url] on his back, and an [url=http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/heart-with-wing-tattoos/heart-moth-wings.jpg]anatomical heart[/url] on the inside of his left forearm. Both ears are pierced and he has a small silver nose ring. His dark brown hair is thick and unwieldy, the fact that he cuts it himself just makes it look all the more scruffy and wild. It's important to note that Benji [i]is[/i] fairly meticulous about his appearance, though does his best to pretend that he doesn't care (in fact he cares quite a bit about making others think he doesn't care). In spite of being a nerd to the core, Benji likes to think of himself as a rock star, and definitely tries to dress the part. Not over-the-top punk or glam, more edgy-with-a-hint-of-grunge with the occasional fandom T-shirt. He doesn't much like fancy or name-brand clothes, preferring to do most of his shopping at thrift stores (or Hot Topic, don't judge). [/indent] [center][h1][color=a2d39c][u]M Y Q U I R K S[/u][/color][/h1][/center] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Habits | Quirks | Oddities[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. Would die without his morning [s]cup[/s] pot of coffee 2. Unconsciously sings and talks to himself 3. Tells the same bad puns over and over 4. Can't stand it when people touch his belongings 5. Weeaboo trash[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Hobbies:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. Playing guitar/songwriting 2. Drawing comics 3. Cooking ethnic foods (usually Asian) 4. Going to local shows and concerts (and playing at local shows and concerts) 5. Learning languages (Japanese, Korean…)[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Likes:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. Music and making music 2. People 3. Trying/learning new things 4. Video Games 5. Manga/Anime[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Dislikes:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. Conflict 2. Driving/riding in cars 3. Being alone 4. Mornings 5. People who steal pens[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Fears:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. Failing as a musician 2. Being late/missing out on opportunities 3. Losing touch with his friends[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Personality:[/u][/b][/color] [center][u]♦ Outgoing ♦ Impatient ♦ Funny ♦ Forgetful ♦[/u][/center] [indent]Since his transition from introvert to extrovert during his short time in college, Benji has been the person that everyone is friends with. Not that everyone [i]wants[/i] to be friends with, but the sort of person you feel like you can count on to give you a ride home, hold your hair while you vomit, or help you hide a body immediately after introducing yourself. He's always got a joke, a story, or bizarre philosophical interjection for any occasion. The sort of person everyone likes and trusts because, even though he's kind of weird, he's got a good heart and a genuine love for everyone he meets, whether they're a random stranger or lifelong friend. He has the ability to make everyone feel at ease, always trying to keep the peace. While Benji's comical personality might seem a bit flakey on the surface, deep down he is a very emotional individual who experiences drastic mood swings that may be a symptom of undiagnosed bipolar disorder (it runs in the family). However, his natural tendency to never impose on other people keeps him from always expressing what he truly feels, for fear of being a burden or appearing weak. During his low points, Benj tries extra hard to be a people pleaser--always finding some consolation in his ability to brighten someone else's day, even when his own is shrouded in gloom. The greatest downside to this escapist mentality is that no one realizes just how needy he is, and his refusal to open up even to his close friends has caused his past relationships to be rocky and end badly. He wants to be strong and reliable all the time, and someday he'll have to learn the hard way that it's just impossible to be that person 24/7. In addition to all that deep stuff, Benj is astoundingly disorganized and painfully forgetful. He may always have the best intentions but remembering things like birthdays, important dates, the day of the week, and even holidays are far from his strong suit. No amount of planners, calendars, or alerts on his phone can completely cover his horrible tendency to simply [i]forget[/i]. It's made him more than a little paranoid to the point that a simple phone call will send his stress levels through the roof because more often than not it's his supervisor wondering why he didn't show up to work, [i]again.[/i] Luckily for Benj, he's too good of an employee to can for being late every now and again.[/indent][hr][center][h1][color=a2d39c][u]D E F I N I N G M Y P A S T[/u][/color][/h1][/center] [color=a2d39c][b][u]History:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Benji grew up in a loving household that was probably not strict enough. His hippie parents home-schooled him up through his sophomore year, but due to financial circumstances he was forced to go to public school for his last two years of high school. Still an introvert at the time, and not one who was used to keeping a schedule, it was living hell for him. His homework, while exceptionally correct, was always turned in late and he never seemed to be able to finish timed tests. Even though his grades suffered drastically, one good thing did come out of the whole experience. At the beginning of his senior year, Benji hooked up with a handful of band geeks and found himself thrown head-over-heels into the music scene. He'd taken acoustic guitar lessons for a few years, practicing intermittently, and while not especially talented at least he'd found someplace he could belong. By the time graduation rolled around his band had become school-wide famous. The teachers tsked their tongues at him, shaking their heads and saying that he would never amount to anything, being such a poor student as he was. But Benj had found his calling, and after his high school band broke up he continued to pursue his dream as a musician. In college he forsook his studies to form a punk rock band called "Attempted Murder" consisting of himself as the lead guitarist, his best friend from high school on drums, and a college girl who was both their vocalist and bass player. While he's sure his parents had harbored higher hopes for their son, they had always been loving and supportive of his choices. He doesn't hesitate to talk up his folks to anyone who will listen, because everyone knows it's much easier to pursue your passions with your parents' approval.[/indent][hr][center][h1][color=a2d39c][u]M I S C .[/u][/color][/h1][/center] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Extra:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Sleeping, the best activity of them all.[/indent] [color=a2d39c][b][u]Anything Else:[/u][/b][/color] [indent]He really [i]really[/i] loves dogs Currently acting as a freeloading son-of-a-gun to his roommates.[/indent][hr][/hider] [hr] [hider=Character Relations][center][h1][color=a2d39c]Benji Graham[/color][/h1] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d4/d6/e4/d4d6e400139abdac075d8dfd7eee7369.jpg[/img] [color=c4df9b]{[/color][i]"We don't even have to try, it's always a good time."[/i][color=c4df9b]}[/color] ⚜ Acquaintances || ☯ Neutral || ☮ Friends || ♫ Best Friends || ♥ Love Interest || ⚤ Boyfriend/Girlfriend || ☠ Enemies[hr][hr][/center] ☮ [color=c4df9b][b]F E L I K S . G R E Z S K I E W I C Z [/b][/color] ☮ [i]"Super chill, Feliks is the man. He's always got my back."[/i] Benj spends so much time in 2A that he's practically another piece of furniture, naturally he's very familiar with its occupants. Felix has been a good friend to him and super supportive of his musical pursuits ever since Benj moved into the Red Building, and Benj has always been around to make sure Feliks doesn't get into too much trouble (or else, gets him into trouble in the first place, something like that). They've gotten along beautifully from the start and always find ways to make an ordinary day exciting. ☮ [color=c4df9b][b]B R Y A N T . O ' C O N N O R[/b][/color] ☮ [i]"Connor's a good guy but he could loosen up a bit once in a while, I mean, I'm gonna pay him back eventually... And this is a secret but, I let him win at Madden every time. Shh."[/i] Connor is someone who Benj can always count on to lend him $20, or bum a smoke off of, and with enough persuasion a stick of gum. But hey, he makes up for it by being Connor's wing-man on the weekends and granting him access to his extensive collection of anime DVDs. Benj is of the opinion that Connor is too serious for his own good, and so gives his best effort to make his friend see life from a more lighthearted point of view. They spend a lot of free time gaming together in 2A, which is fun as long as he doesn't beat Connor [i]every[/i] time. ☯ [color=c4df9b][b]N A T A S H A . B R I N N E[/b][/color] ♥ [i]"I mean, I don't actually know her that well. She's pretty, but I get the feeling she doesn't like me all that much."[/i] If you got him drunk enough, Benj might admit that he kinda-sorta-at-least-a-little-bit has a crush on Natasha. They've always seemed like polar opposites in terms of character, and Benj gets the feeling that she either just doesn't like him, or doesn't care, so he does his best to just admire her from a distance. They hang out occasionally and as with everyone his door is always open to her, and even though she kinda scares him with her intense personality he thinks she's a pretty cool person overall. ☮ [color=c4df9b][b]D O M I N I C . M A S O N[/b][/color] ☮ [i]"He doesn't talk much but I feel like this guy just knows everything."[/i] When he's not gaming or out partying, Benji's go-to haunt is the HUB (as long as it's happy hour, anyway). He can count on Dom to whip him up a Jameson & Ginger-ale with no ice and extra limes while he monologues about whatever random thought crosses his mind, because Dom just always seems content to listen. He likes the guy, and respects his introvert/loner complex. On some level, they probably understand each other more than they both realize. ☯ [color=c4df9b][b]N A T A L Y A . O L S E N[/b][/color] ☯ [i]"Kinda like the strict mom I never had."[/i] There's not a whole lot to say about Tal and Benji's relationship. He's more than a little disappointed that he can't get free coffee from the Might Bean just because he knows the manager. Now, he might be able to get free coffee if he worked there, but that'll probably never happen... Outside the Bean, they just know each other. That's all. ☮ [color=c4df9b][b]S A M S O N . A H N[/b][/color] ♥ [i]"10 outta 10 would bang."[/i] Benji admires Sam more than a little. Not only as a phenomenal cook and totally attractive Asian, but also as someone who's willing to go out and experience new things with, and always down to have an adventure. Lucky for him, Sam's cool enough to put up with his fanboying, and even help him figure out new Asian food recipes (although the guy seriously has to lay of the lemons, like damn, not everything has to have lemons in it). ⚜ [color=c4df9b][b]E D D Y . B E A U C H A M P[/b][/color] ☮ [i]"No matter what he says, he'd be lost without me. I mean, wandering-cluelessly-around-downtown-about-to-step-in-wet-cement lost."[/i] Ever since Eddy first moved to Cali, Benj made it his job to keep an eye on him. Seriously, that guy doesn't even know where he's going half the time, and besides, he just looks like he could use a friend. ♫ [color=c4df9b][b]E V A L Y N . J O N E S[/b][/color] ♫ [i]"She's honestly the coolest person ever. Like the little sister I never had."[/i] Benj and Evalyn clicked right away. Their personalities and interests are so alike that they could easily be mistaken for brother and sister. She's the person Benji goes to when he just needs to chill out. They have an uncanny ability to read each other, as if they were lifelong friends, even though they've only known each other for a short while. ☮ [color=c4df9b][b]D I D I . S A B E L L O[/b][/color] ☮ [i]"We're honestly just friends."[/i] Didi was Benj's summer fling last year. He can't exactly call her his ex because they never really dated in the first place. In fact all his memories of it are pretty vague. The point is neither of them were ready for a relationship at the time, but ended up becoming friends all the same. Well, at least close enough to friends for Benj to show up at her door after dropping out of school asking for a place to stay. Luckily, she said yes. ♥ [color=c4df9b][b]K A Z U H I K O . I P P I T S U S A I[/b][/color] ♥ [i]"Kipper is a precious cinnamon roll. Too good for this world, too pure."[/i] To say that Benji adores Kip doesn't quite cover it. He's got a slightly overprotective mentality going on that sometimes messes with his head. He won't hesitate to intervene if someone is making his friend uncomfortable, and often comes up with ways to get Kip out of awkward situations. The two have quite a bit in common and Benj is always interested in what Kip's doing and what he likes, and is always trying to coax him out of his shell little-by-little. Although the two of them share a special bond, Benj can never bring himself to admit his true feelings for Kip out of the fear of losing the friendship that they already have, he just won't risk it and it drives him crazy. ♫ [color=c4df9b][b]L U C I E . K E L L E R[/b][/color] ♫ [i]"I've always thought: 'if I was a girl, I'd be Lucie" because she's the coolest girl I know."[/i] Your comments here ☯ [color=c4df9b][b]J E J O M A R . S A L I N A S[/b][/color] ☯ [i]"Thoughts on relation."[/i] Your comments here[/hider]