Benji Ramos

Benji Ramos is a character role-played by Lysium.
==General Information ==
Charismatic and resourceful, Benji Ramos is an influential criminal and a founding member of The Company. He also sits on The Company's Board of Directors as CBO.
Born in the Philippines, Benji was once a Los Santos south-side gangster who went on to lead an expansive business network, his own gang (Seaside), and the secretive Hades gun operation.
He is renowned for his boisterous laugh, hot-temper, and ability to talk his way into and out of anything. Benji is a talented criminal with expertise in hacking and getaway driving.
==Personality==
Benji is an avid fan of ‘tea’ (gossip) and is talkative and witty, often lightening the mood in tense situations. He is reasonable, but when provoked, Benji can become hot-headed and escalate to violence.
He is known for trying to talk his way out of charges and jail time when arrested, often claiming to be a hostage despite evidence to the contrary. Benji has also gained a reputation for mental warfare and manipulation through speech, described as having a "snake tongue" by enemies and allies alike.
==Notable Events==
Hot Monk Summer
Ex-gangster turned monk, Benji Ramos has returned to Los Santos a new man.
Reenergized thanks to five years of rest and contemplation in the wake of the dissolvement of both his gang and a close friendship, an enlightened Benji seeks to find his place in a city reborn.
Old Friends and founding The Company
Benji is back and while his first day in Los Santos was full of familiar faces, a drive past the now-closed Burger Shot served as a stark reminder that times had changed.
Despite a brief but frosty encounter with the Simone brothers, Benji's first day was a long, chaotic, and fun adventure. It included moments such as a helpful run-in with Tony Corleone at the new trucking business, helping Mickey Sinclaire and Luciano DiCenzo with an attempted robbery, and reconnecting with his loyal friends Karl Johnny Black and Reggie Might.
However, it was his fateful reunion with Yuno Sykk and Raymond Romanov on this first day that set Benji on his new path in the city. Together, the trio embarked on a mix of scamming and legal jobs, eager to learn as much as possible about the new offerings in Los Santos, even running into Jean 'X' Paul and Marty Banks during their escapades.
In the days that followed, the group solidified their affiliation by establishing The Company - a crew of criminals united by the common goal of navigating and advancing in the world of crime. Its founding members included Benji, X, Marty, Yuno, Raymond, and Mickey.
The Company you keep
Since its conception in December 2023, The Company proved to be a chaotic force of nature both in the city and amongst itself.
Benji worked hard to be a stabilizing influence but a few founding members soon began to leave including Marty (December 30) and Yuno (Jan 8). However, neither left in as dramatic fashion as X/JP (February 5) who stole many Company assets on his way out. 
While each departure impacted Benji, he doubled down on his dedication to making The Company successful. The group went on to early success in the laundromat robbery and became the second group in the city to complete the USB set (unlocking access to a new suite of heists).
==Trivia and Quotes==
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|-|Trivia=
*CBO, Benji's official title as part of The Company, stands for 'Chief Benji Officer'.
*Benji's first criminal charge following his return to Los Santos was 'Assault & Battery' for punching a Senior Buns employee as a robbery distraction.
*Benji's signature twat: "YA BOI BACK"
*As an avid fan of gossip, Benji's greatest weakness is "tea" (having been kidnapped/attacked twice via the promise of juicy news).
|-|Quotes=
*"Ya Boi Back"
*"NO SHOT"
*"The thing is..."
*"I was a hostage!"
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==Music==
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|-|Songs=
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/user-960093951/a-company-man/"/>	
<spotify uri="spotify:track:4OFk7vnLrXhwRN7885Vlsq?si=01ded96ee4e74fea" height="80" width="400" />	<spotify uri="spotify:track:67YLKytrOgQVCl0yTj9rnT?si=ff63febb448d4668" height="80" width="400" />
<spotify uri="https://open.spotify.com/album/4ed5LyNJZgNn2CT4W158dt" height="200'" width="400" /> 	thumb|center
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/molly-rollin/benji-said-i-suck-prod-echo-skies-jarne" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/saintbalenci/seaside" />
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/pmoneyuk/power-slide-benji-anthem" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/zolo4real/seaside-anthem-zolo-ft-tui" />
<spotify uri="spotify:track:6iCRlOqR8pxBljRG8eAkTQ?si=4f85e05f08444e87" height="80" width="400" />	<spotify uri="spotify:track:0szuo7lQuYBrtGvOFMSeT7?si=162911f8bd7042bb" height="80" width="400" />
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/pmoneyuk/seaside" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/paff071/its-me-benji-ramos" />
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/paff071/benji-song-2" /> 	<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/char_25/benergy" />
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/paff071/barrio-patrol-ft-arturo-chino" /> 	<soundcloud url=" https://soundcloud.com/paff071/esv-song" />
<spotify uri="spotify:track:67rI99QDIrvO3OqdhNsq2C?si=611f167b16874f7a" height="80" width="400" />	
|-|Music Videos=
File:Old_Los_Santos_-_P_Money_feat._No_Pixel_(Official_Music_Video) |P Money - Old Los Santos
File:Paff - Casino (A Benji Song) - Official Music Video - NoPixel |Paff - Casino
File:P Money - Seaside (Official Music Video) - NoPixel |P Money - Seaside
File:King of the Castle - Paff (Lyric Video) |Paff - King of the Castle
File:Don't F*ck with Benji by Paff |Paff - Don't F*ck with Benji
File:Paff - It's Me, Benji Ramos (Official Video) |Paff - It's Me, Benji Ramos
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Category:4.0