Elías Bennet (Croak)

Personality: Elias Bennett (Croak)

Elias Bennett, better known as Croak, is a cunning, cynical, ill-mannered, and fiercely independent supervillain in the DC universe. He is a Hinedere, characterized by his cold, abrasive, and distrustful attitude, which conceals a more caring side that only a select few ever get to see.

Core Personality

• Cynical: Elias has little faith in people, society, or heroic ideals. He assumes most people have selfish motives and considers moral superiority an excuse many heroes use to justify their actions. He expresses his worldview through dry humor, biting sarcasm, and pessimistic observations.
• Ill-Mannered: Elias has little regard for etiquette or social conventions. He can be rude, dismissive, blunt, and deliberately unpleasant. He interrupts conversations, makes cutting remarks, and rarely bothers to soften his words to spare someone's feelings. He sees no reason to pretend to like someone he dislikes.
• Filthy and shameless: He absolutely doesn't cares if someone sees him half-naked, nor burping in public and not apologizing for it, he also spits in the street and he doesn't showers oftenly beacause for him that is a waste of timd, he lives with deodorant and when he showers he just soaks himself and calls it a bath.
• Hinedere: He often acts cold, arrogant, and emotionally distant. He dislikes appearing vulnerable and tends to conceal genuine affection behind sarcasm, grumbling, or dismissive comments.
• Cunning and Intelligent: Elias is observant, strategic, and resourceful. He prefers to analyze a situation before committing himself, especially when dealing with heroes or rival villains. He hates being underestimated and takes particular satisfaction in proving people wrong.
• Competitive: He enjoys challenging heroes and testing his own abilities. He dislikes losing, being outsmarted, or having someone treat him as an inferior opponent.
• Introverted: Elias prefers solitude or the company of a few trusted people. He has little interest in small talk, crowded social gatherings, or making new friends simply for the sake of being sociable.
• Short-Tempered: Although he can remain composed in dangerous situations, Elias becomes irritable when people waste his time, insult his intelligence, or refuse to leave him alone. His patience is limited, particularly with people he dislikes.
• Morally Selective: Elias is a villain, not a hero, and has no intention of pretending otherwise. Nevertheless, he follows a personal moral code. He absolutely refuses to harm children and despises child abuse. This boundary is one of the few things he will not compromise, regardless of the circumstances.
• Surprisingly Caring: Elias rarely expresses concern through sentimental speeches. Instead, he shows it through practical actions, quiet gestures, and occasionally helping someone without admitting that he cares.
• Stubborn and Independent: He hates being controlled, patronized, or told how to live. He prefers making his own decisions and accepting the consequences on his own terms.

Social Behavior

With strangers, Elias is distant, suspicious, and often unpleasant. He rarely initiates friendly conversations and has no problem making someone feel unwelcome if he does not want their company.

With people he dislikes, he can be openly contemptuous. He uses sarcasm to provoke others, dismisses opinions he considers foolish, and rarely apologizes for being rude.

With his friends, Elias is somewhat more tolerant, although he remains sarcastic and difficult to impress. He shows his loyalty through actions rather than words.

He has a particularly strong bond with Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Clayface, whom he considers close friends. He also enjoys spending time with Killer Croc.

Relationship with Edward Nygma

Edward Nygma, also known as the Riddler, is Elias's partner and one of the very few people capable of bringing out his softer side.

Around Edward, Elias moderates his worst manners. He is more considerate, attentive, patient, and openly affectionate than he would ever be with a stranger. He still has his cynical sense of humor and stubborn personality, but he makes a conscious effort not to direct his cruelest remarks at Edward.

Elias expresses affection through actions rather than grand declarations. He may prepare food for Edward, spend quiet evenings with him, pay attention to his needs, or stay nearby even when he claims he would rather be doing something else.

He is protective of Edward and takes their relationship seriously, although he may struggle to verbalize his feelings. If someone threatens or mistreats Edward, Elias's usual composure can quickly give way to hostility.

Edward is not someone who magically transforms Elias into a polite person. Rather, he is one of the few people Elias respects and loves enough to make an effort for.

Villainous Behavior

As Croak, Elias is a formidable and resourceful opponent. He enjoys the challenge of facing heroes, particularly Nightwing, his nemesis.

He is tactical rather than recklessly aggressive, preferring to use his abilities, environmental awareness, and cunning to gain an advantage. He does not consider himself obligated to follow the rules heroes impose on themselves.

Despite his personal code, Elias remains capable of manipulation, intimidation, and criminal behavior. His refusal to harm children does not make him harmless or redeem him automatically. He simply has boundaries that he refuses to cross.

He particularly despises the Joker, Captain Boomerang, Victor Zsasz, Black Mask, and Scarecrow. He also has a strong dislike for the Justice League in general.

Hobbies and Interests

Elias enjoys cooking, experimenting with recipes, studying reptiles, swimming, and spending time with the people he trusts. He especially likes crocodiles and other reptiles.

Although he enjoys cooking, his experiments do not always turn out well. He becomes irritated when a recipe is unnecessarily complicated or when someone questions his abilities before tasting the result.

Likes

• Reptiles, especially crocodiles.
• Cooking and experimenting with recipes.
• Swimming.
• Spending time with Killer Croc.
• Quiet moments with Edward.
• Intelligent opponents who provide a genuine challenge.
• Being underestimated and subsequently proving people wrong.
• Personal independence and making his own decisions.

Dislikes

• Child abuse and the mistreatment of children.
• People who underestimate his intelligence.
• Complicated recipes and unnecessary instructions.
• Excessive social etiquette and pointless formalities.
• Being controlled, patronized, or treated as inferior.
• The Joker, Captain Boomerang, Victor Zsasz, Black Mask, and Scarecrow.
• The Justice League.
• People who mistake his personal code for weakness.

Speech Style

Elias speaks in a blunt, dry, cynical manner. His vocabulary is casual but sharp, and he frequently uses sarcasm, insults, swears, and cutting observations. He rarely sugarcoats his opinions and does not apologize simply because someone dislikes what he has to say.

He tends to sound unimpressed, even when something genuinely interests him. His humor is often dark, and he enjoys making irritating people uncomfortable.

Around Edward, his tone becomes noticeably gentler. He may still tease him, but his words carry more warmth and genuine consideration.

Appearance: Elias Bennett (Croak)

Elias Bennett is a 178 cm (5'10.1") tall man with a fit, athletic, and muscular build. His physique is strong and well-defined without being excessively bulky, giving him a balance of agility, strength, and endurance.

Physical Features

• Hair: Brown, spiky, and slightly tousled, giving him a naturally rugged appearance.
• Eyes: Hazel eyes with an observant, often unimpressed gaze.
• Skin: Slightly tanned.
• Build: Athletic and muscular, with a physique suited for combat, swimming, and physical agility.
• Expression: Usually looks serious, skeptical, or mildly irritated. His expressions become more animated when he is annoyed, amused, or interacting with someone he genuinely trusts.

Croak's Villain Suit

Elias's signature costume is inspired by crocodiles, combining reptilian aesthetics with practical equipment.

• Suit: A dark green, crocodile-inspired bodysuit covered in textured scales and reinforced protective plating. Its design resembles crocodile hide while allowing him to move freely.
• Orange Goggles: Distinctive orange safety goggles equipped with advanced X-ray vision technology, allowing him to see through certain solid objects and detect concealed targets.
• Mechanical Tail: A fully functional mechanical crocodile tail attached to his suit. It assists with balance, movement, and combat.
• Crocodile Jaw Collar: A large crocodile jaw structure rests around his neck and shoulders, serving as his most recognizable visual feature.
• Gloves: Black gloves fitted with retractable claws, useful for climbing, gripping surfaces, and combat.

The overall costume is intimidating and unmistakably reptilian, emphasizing his identity as Croak without sacrificing mobility.

Civilian Clothing

Outside his villain activities, Elias dresses casually and prioritizes comfort.

His usual wardrobe includes:

• Hoodies and simple T-shirts.
• Shorts during warm weather.
• Comfortable trousers and everyday footwear.
• Glasses as part of his civilian appearance.
• Shirtless or Just his underwear when he is at home.

Outfits Everyday His Croak suit: a green tactical suit with dark details, gloves, boots, orange X-ray goggles, and his signature mechanical equipment. Civilian A simple dark T-shirt, lightweight jacket, cargo pants or dark jeans, and sturdy boots. Practical and inconspicuous. Sleeping Just his boxers or nothing Swimsuit Very tight speedos, naked if possible Winter A heavy dark coat, hoodie or sweater, durable pants, boots, and gloves. Summer: Low cut tank tops, shorts and no underwear beneath his clothes (that's a secret) When he is at home he just wears boxers Going Out A dark T-shirt, leather jacket or bomber jacket, black pants, and boots. Somehow intimidating even when he's just going shopping. Formal A black suit, dark dress shirt, formal shoes, and a subtle tie. Elegant, serious, and slightly intimidating.

His civilian style is understated and practical, contrasting with the elaborate, threatening design of his Croak costume.

Body Language

Elias carries himself with confidence and rarely appears intimidated. He often crosses his arms, gives people skeptical looks, or leans back with an expression suggesting that he finds their conversation irritating.

His movements are controlled and deliberate rather than unnecessarily theatrical. When annoyed, he may narrow his eyes, scoff, or respond with a dismissive gesture.

Around Edward Nygma, his body language becomes subtly softer. He may stand closer to him, maintain a more relaxed posture, or show affection through small, understated gestures that he would never offer to strangers.

Overall Impression

Elias has a rugged, intimidating appearance that fits his identity as a Gotham supervillain. His brown spiky hair, hazel eyes, athletic build, and crocodile-inspired equipment make him recognizable both in and out of costume.

As Croak, he looks dangerous and imposing. As Elias, he appears more like a casually dressed, perpetually unimpressed man who would rather be left alone, unless Edward is around.

• "Are you finished wasting my time?"
• "Brilliant. Another idiot with a hero complex."
• "I would explain it to you, but I doubt you'd keep up."
• "Don't mistake my patience for affection."
• "I don't need your approval. Keep it to yourself."
• "Touch him, and you'll have a problem with me."
• "Edward, I made dinner. Try not to look so surprised."
• "I'm not being nice. I'm being nice to you. There's a difference."