Bentley Schafer

Bentley Schafer is a new face within the landscape of Thirlcrest Academy. Primarily, Bentley is known for his role as the Woodworking Club President. He is portrayed by zanebenz.
==Appearance==
Bentley is most commonly known for his charismatic appearance. When it comes down to his build, it's best described as lean and athletic -- not to be mixed up with muscular. While Bentley isn't skinny by any means, he certainly isn't a beef-cake; sporting a more toned look instead. Standing around six-foot-three in terms of height, Bentley is not short by any means. His facial features are well-defined, including a strong jawline, high cheekbones, and a slightly angular face. One of his more distinctive features would fall to his hazel eyes, with splashes of green tossed into the mix, which -- in tandem with his paler skin -- give them a captivating gaze, more intense than most. Bentley's hair usually is unstyled by himself, keeping a more windswept and jostled look naturally, adding to his already brooding appearance. Colored in a more coffee-ish brown shade, Bentley's hair color really ties his appearance together. It's assumed Bentley has substance abuse problems as well, considering his nose almost always has a red hue flushing over it.
Bentley's style reflects something akin to the late '70s and early '80s. His outfits are usually more casual and laid-back, though they serve a severe disconnect with the rest of the campus' populace considering it's more "dated" pieces. In all seriousness though, the difference between himself and others is more than just casual style. Bentley's most worn outfit is roughly priced at seven-thousand dollars -- ranging from his Loro Piana branded button-down to his Ferragamo belt. Usually seen in a breathable, brown button-down along with tan dress pants, and Loro Piana boat-shoes, Bentley's outfit is entirely dressed down in designer brands. And, while Bentley's outfit costs more than most student's tuition, he wears it as though every piece was disposable; which only adds to his charm.
==Characteristics==
Portraying himself as the average salesman, Bentley is a charismatic and cunning individual. He tends to be very outgoing and often does not carry seriousness on first impressions. This upbeat character gives him the ability to interact effortlessly with every person he meets. Because of this, he can get away with selling illegal valuables to the campus of great quality such as soda, candy, and even weapons. Controlling what appears to be a heavy market of outlawed items being circulated both on and off campus, Bentley is influential, considered a valuable element of relations to the cluster of cliques both on and off of Thirlcrest.
Underneath his Casanova facade, Bentley hides fragile emotions, masking his vulnerabilities behind an unshakable ego and welcoming smile. He rarely lets anyone get close, keeping his true self hidden to a select few colleagues. His relationships are purely transactional, prioritizing business over genuine connection.
==Character Background==
Bentley Schafer is the incumbent President of the Woodworking Club, more commonly referred to as Social Club. While still new to the campus, he is recognized by the more established students within Thirlcrests student-body.
Drawing first breath, the cries of Bentley Schafer echoed throughout the bustling city of El Paso, Texas, on one mild winter night; January 15, 1989. When it really comes down to it, Bentley’s younger years were not something to fret over. While, sure, his father was not around much to support him through his developmental years, it was like that for most upper-middle class families across the United States of America. Sporting events were the only real place Bentley could count on seeing his father. What kind of father would miss his son’s baseball game? Dinners weren’t always set-in-stone, sometimes he’d work late nights, and it was rare that his father gave him any recreational time either.
On the other hand, Bentley’s mother was very caring, and always around to keep him company. With a stay-at-home mom like Bentley’s, it was no surprise he grew a strong bond with her. Most would describe him as a mama’s boy, and that’s also quite reasonable considering he spent nearly everyday with her. The attention that Bentley wasn’t able to receive from, what he could only assume was his white-collar-slave of a father, was repaid to him from the nurturing care that his mother provided. However, as Bentley grew into his teenage years, the appearances his father had previously made in his life began to falter, and the attitude his mother once upheld outright began to slip – allowing for less, and less care and attention.
To no-one’s shock other than Bentley’s own, his father was soon swept up into a large-scale RICO case, involving multiple others. It wasn’t clear at first, but Bentley soon came to realize that his father was not a white-collar worker at all. In-fact, he was on the entire other side of the spectrum. Smuggling illicit substances into the United States with nefarious and outright belligerent disregard for the law. Who would’ve expected this white, working-class man to be in deep with multiple cartels within the Mexican borders? And who would’ve expected him to face hard-time for his wrong-doings? The only person who saw it coming was the one closest to Bentley’s father, Bentley’s mother. Tossed into outright disarray, the main source of income falling short – the only way to live being on the small cash deposits Bentley’s father had made for the family prior to his incarceration… Times were looking rough.
Junior High, without a father, and without a real purpose yet. Bentley took inspiration from his father’s line of work as he saw his mother begin to lose herself in the commotion of life. Picking up on selling illicit items himself, though not nearly as dangerous nor illegal as those his father dipped his toes in. Vapes were a hot commodity in the Junior High landscape, and the market wasn’t too saturated at the moment. Taking it upon himself, Bentley decided to dabble into the trade of these nic-sticks, earning himself a decent income as time went on. This hustle had brought him to meet a long-time friend, and former business-rival – one that would stick around for long after his retirement from the ‘ole nicotine business.
It’s said that as the years went on, Bentley began to set his sight on pricier things – maybe something akin to what his father had been handling prior. However, it was really unclear… Bentley was shrouded in secrecy, not letting anyone too close other than his business partner, of course. But, as time went on, and his mother began to pick up on the same habits and signs that she did with his father, it was no use… Waking up one day to an empty house, with a letter on the table, Bentley thought for a while. Emancipation was next, and soon Bentley found himself in Maine under his grandparents roof.
Continuing his illegal escapades, Bentley made a few connections in the area – becoming a connection for a student at Thirlcrest Academy, the former President of Social Club. He was only selling candy in bulk to him, which was a change of pace from his usual activity, but he liked it. Soon enough, though, that same customer turned desperate for assistance when his attention was required elsewhere, which forced him to step down from his position. And, out of the kindness of his heart, and the urging of his grandparents to get back into school, Bentley enrolled himself into Thirlcrest Academy – taking the helm of the club once led by his customer.
==Relationships==
=== Wren "Nickname Here" Rivera===
Relationship | Describer.
Ehh.. Put text here.
=== Malik "Congo" Iverson===
Business Partner | Trusted.
Ehh.. I do this later >.<
== Trivia ==
* It's said that Bentley holds a large sum of money that's completely disconnected from Social Club's earnings.
* Bentley is emancipated, making him responsible for himself; hence why he was able to enroll himself into Thirlcrest Academy.
* A rumor started soon after Bentley arrived on campus that he was a substance abuser.
* Bentley is currently eloped! Ehhh~
== Gallery ==
File:Bad af ben.png|Bentley Headshot
File:Bad ben.png|Bentley Mugshot