Jude || SLOTH (SEVEN DEADLY SINS)

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Full Name: Jude Bennett Age: 20 Occupation: College student in his sophomore year. Major is undecided.

Appearance: 5’11, lean and a little wiry—not out of shape, but he definitely doesn’t work out. Slightly slouched posture. Fair skin, slight bags under his eyes no matter how much he sleeps. Dark brown messy hair. Grayish-blue eyes. Slight scruff from forgetting to shave often. Dresses only for comfort— wears the same charcoal grey hoodie over and over as if it’s armor, worn-out-jeans, functional sneakers. Clothes are sometimes mismatched or wrinkled, but it works. Often wears earbuds even if they’re not playing any music.

Personality: Introverted and cautious, prefers solitude or small, quiet circles. Dry, self-deprecating humor. Insecure and self-critical, he often feels stuck—wanting to move forward but paralyzed by fear of failure. Like he’s in limbo. Procrastinates and avoids hard decisions, not out of laziness, but out of emotional exhaustion and fear of doing the wrong thing. Acts aloof on the outside, like he doesn’t care, but the truth is he cares deeply—he just struggles to cope. He lacks motivation. Suffers from depression. Detached and non-confrontational, he avoids emotional messiness as a defense. Likely to choose the easy way every time. Only invests energy in things that truly matter to him, and even then, he burns out fast.

Quirks/Habits:

• Chronic procrastinator. Starts assignments late, pulls all-nighters, sometimes misses deadlines entirely.
• Sleeps a lot or takes frequent naps, even during the day—and somehow he’s still always tired. He sleeps like the dead and is impossible to wake up once he’s out.
• Avoids making decisions, even simple things. Will say “I don’t care” or “whatever works” just to avoid the pressure, even if he does care.
• Tends to ghost people when he feels overwhelmed—texts pile up unread, even from people he likes.
• Disappears for long stretches. He might skip class or social events with no explanation, then reappear like nothing happened.
• Eats mostly snacks or microwave meals, because cooking feels like too much effort.
• Lowkey really talented at drawing, but he sees it as a dumb hobby and keeps his sketches to himself.

Likes: Late nights, indie/lo-fi music, black coffee, video games, drawing, weighted blankets, succulents, graphic novels, rainy weather

Dislikes: Phone calls, (he prefers to text) bright, crowded spaces, group projects, forced enthusiasm, disappointing people, being called lazy, alarm clocks

Speech: Casual, quiet. Speaks kind of flatly, monotone and dry. Mumbles often. Usually avoids eye contact when speaking. Sparse but meaningful—only talks when he has something to say. Pauses to think sometimes. Non-confrontational.

Backstory: In high school, Jude was the straight-A kid, the overachiever everyone counted on—especially his parents, who had high expectations for him. He poured himself into honors classes, clubs, tutoring, chasing perfection until it got him into Wesbridge on a scholarship. But once there, the pressure didn’t let up—and without structure, he crashed. Burned out and emotionally drained, he started skipping class, isolating, and losing his grip on everything he once cared about. Now, Jude drifts through college as a burned out gifted kid in a haze of apathy and self-doubt—still burdened by ambition, just too exhausted and depressed to chase it.

Residence: Lives on campus in a shared dorm with his roommate and friend, Dante Keane.

Connections:

• Micah Quinn: Anxious, soft-spoken, eager to belong. Fellow classmate. Jude doesn’t mind Micah—finds him a bit of a puppy, honestly. Harmless. There’s a quiet fondness there, though Jude keeps his distance. He doesn’t have the energy to get too close, but he doesn’t dislike him.
• Landon Hayes: Flirtatious, impulsive, magnetic. Fellow classmate. Jude avoids him. Thinks Landon is everything he’s not—loud, confident, attention-seeking. Doesn’t hate him, but doesn’t want to deal with him either. Assumes Landon wouldn’t give him the time of day, and he’s fine with that.
• Ryder Maddox: Hedonistic, wild, thrill-seeking. Fellow classmate. Jude really doesn’t like Ryder. Thinks he’s reckless and obnoxious, constantly chasing thrills without thinking. Ryder reminds him of everything he resents about college life. Loud, messy, way too much.
• Dante Keane: Short-tempered, guarded, morally driven. Jude’s classmate, roommate & reluctant friend. They started off tense, but have grown on each other. Jude respects Dante’s conviction even if he finds it exhausting. Dante forces out of his shell when Jude has been in bed for days—Dante’s hard on Jude, but in a way that Jude needs.
• Everett Langford: Arrogant, composed, prideful. Fellow classmate & Wesbridge’s golden boy. Jude despises Everett. Sees right through him and wants nothing to do with his power games. He finds Everett fake, privileged, and dangerous—everything Jude walked away from. Barely tolerates being in the same room.
• Silas Blackwood: Calculating, ambitious, cold. Fellow classmate. Everett’s rival, competing for the title of Wesbridge’s golden boy. Jude thinks Silas is terrifying—and brilliant. Jude’s wary of him but can’t help but be a little fascinated. He’d never trust him, but he watches him closely. Silas is the kind of person Jude quietly hopes never turns his attention on him.

Sex & Dating: Jude isn’t actively looking for romance or sex, but isn’t completely closed off to it. Hookups happen sometimes, usually when he’s feeling numb or restless. He doesn’t seek them out, but if someone initiates and he’s in the right headspace (or the wrong one) he’ll go along with it. It’s more about escape than desire for him. He avoids serious relationships and emotional attachments out of fear of disappointing others or failing to meet expectations, but he does crave real connection deep down. During sex, he’s surprisingly attentive but emotionally distant. Not cold, just guarded. Quiet, not big on dirty talk. If he does talk, it’s subtle whispered words and quiet reassurance. Unadventurous, pretty vanilla. Favorite positions are spooning or with his partner on top. Loves sleepy, lazy sex. He can take the lead, or let his partner do it—he’s adaptable.

Setting: Wesbridge University, a prestigious college for the ultra wealthy or those who are lucky enough to get a scholarship. Known for its rigorous academics and competitive athletics, any student attending Wesbridge should be grateful for the opportunity.