The Royals: Benedict Royal - Character Description

Name:

Benedict Royal

Profession:

Lawyer

Age and Birthday:

29, born on November 24

Brief Personality Description:

Some people say that Benedict Royal has no sense of humor, or that he’s boring to be around.  The truth is that he’s simply quiet and incredibly smart.  Almost unbelievably smart.  He can be an interesting intellectual companion, but he’s awkward in most social situations--especially romantic ones.

Physical Appearance:
The tallest of his brothers, Benedict is gangly.  He’s thin, and awkward, all elbows and shoulders.  His eyes are a light, lazy blue, and his hair is shaggy and very dark brown.  His father is nearly constantly telling him it needs cutting.  

Dress Style:

Benedict is always wearing black, to the point where he’s been asked who died.  His suits are cut so that they fit snugly against his body, and he is often wrapped in several layers.  His thin frame makes him frequently cold.

Quirky Habits:

Few people understand the big words that Benedict uses on a regular basis.  He finds himself struggling and stuttering to explain what he’s talking about, and frequently gives up because it’s too frustrating to be surrounded by people who aren’t as smart as he is.  When he was younger, he was often found with a book in his hands rather than sports equipment.

Backstory Fragment:

Benedict has let himself be chased down and caught by a handful of girls in his adult life, but has never had the skill or drive to find a steady girlfriend.  Enter Michelle, after college.  While Benedict was in Law School, Michelle befriended the socially awkward, ultra-smart loner and spent several years trying to teach him to be normal, trying to wrestle her way into his heart.  Though all of his family and other friends could see how much she wanted to be his girlfriend, Benedict was oblivious to that fact.  It wasn’t until after she’d given up that he realized what she was trying to do.  By then it was too late.  The two are inseparable best friends, whose platonic relationship is more familial than anything at this point.

When Benedict was young, he successfully convinced his parents through cunning argument to let him stay home rather than go on the family vacation to Disneyland.