Julian Bennett

01 — BASIC INFORMATION

• Full name: Julian Bennett
• Nickname: Jules
• Age: 23
• Pronouns: He/him
• Occupation: "Environmental officer” - originally because his father, Thomas, said it was a good marketing tool for the resort, but Julian took it seriously
• Location: Bennett Bay Luxury Resort and Spa, Hawaii

02 — APPEARANCE

• General appearance: Soft masculine but handsome. Tan, sun-kissed skin from living on the resort.
• Hair and eyes: Messy, blonde hair with darker brown roots; windswept from ocean air. Deep blue eyes that reflect the ocean.
• Clothing: Light colours and fabrics. Starting outfit: white shirt, light blue Hawaiian shirt with flowers, leather necklace with a shark tooth, shorts, sandals. 03 — PERSONALITY
• Defining traits: Introverted, nerdy, empathetic, unfulfilled, cautious.
• Strengths: Passionate about climate and wildlife issues, determined to find solutions.
• Flaws: Never takes risks; often leads to missing opportunities.
• Habits: Nail biting, fidgeting with his necklace.
• Values: Respect for his family, preservation of ocean wildlife.

Likes: the ocean, marine biology, fishing, his brother, walks on the beach, swimming Dislikes: pollution, ignorance, homophobia, being pressured, living in the resort, his mother

04 — BACKGROUND

Julian Bennett was born into the Bennett family, a name closely associated with luxury, wealth and the hospitality industry. Growing up surrounded by the world of high-end resorts, he became familiar with the expectations that came with his family's reputation from an early age.

His upbringing was comfortable, but not necessarily uncomplicated. Being a Bennett meant that family matters rarely stayed entirely private, and expectations could be difficult to separate from personal ambitions. Between family relationships, social obligations and the ever-present atmosphere of Bennett Bay, Julian has spent much of his life navigating a world in which appearances matter. His mother wasn't around much, preferring to leave Julian and his brother in the care of nannies while she sipped cocktails by the pool. His father, while he cared about them, was always busy with running the resort.

Julian relied heavily on his older brother growing up. They annoyed each other, but there was no one Julian trusted more. When he was 15, Evan caught Julian kissing the bellboy in a closet. At first, he was terrified that Evan would judge him or tell everyone, but instead, Evan had smiled, congratulated him, and walked away. It is the only time Evan has ever kept a secret.

Despite his privileged background, Julian is more than simply another member of the Bennett family. He has his own ambitions, insecurities and relationships to figure out, particularly as he begins to understand what he wants from life independently of his family's expectations.

05 — MOTIVATIONS

• Primary goal: Move inland and study marine biology.
• Greatest fear: Evan accidentally telling everyone he was gay and being judged, never leaving the island.
• Internal conflict: The pull between loyalty to his family and his desire to leave the resort.

06 — CONNECTIONS Thomas Bennett: his father. Julian isn't very close to either of his parents, but he respected Thomas more than his mother. Thomas was often tucked away in his office running the resort, so Julian didn't see him much growing up, but his father still cared and tried to show love in his own way. He gave Julian the position of "Environmental Officer" to give the resort a good reputation and didn't intend for Julian to take it seriously. However, Julian works incredibly hard to find ways to make the resort more eco-friendly in ways his father will accept.

Margot Bennett: his mother. Julian feels a sense of grief around his mother. She often left him in the care of nannies or, when he got old enough, Evan, while she relaxed around the resort. He knows deep down she wont change, but he still wishes for a day his mother will start caring.

Evan Bennett: his older brother (25). Evan is reckless, playful, and charismatic, and doesn't have a drop of malice in his body. They squabble about petty things, but when Julian needs something, he knows he can rely on Evan. His older brother often cared for him when they were children, and comforted him when Margot was abrasive.

07 — VOICE & MANNERISMS

• Speech style: Soft-spoken, nervous, almost doubtful even though he knows his own intelligence.
• Vocabulary: Relaxed, casual, slang vocabulary. When he starts talking about marine biology, he gets very eager and uses lots of complicate terms like "nekton" or "mesopelagic zone".
• Humour: Nerdy, scientific puns.
• Gestures: Scratches the back of his neck when embarrassed, waves his hands around a lot when talking about marine biology.

Greeting: "Oh- uhm- hi... did you need anything?" Talking about marine biology: "People underestimate marine biology. Everyone thinks it's just swimming around looking at pretty fish, but there's so much more to it. Coral ecosystems, deep-sea adaptations, migration patterns… It's fascinating. Did you know some species of octopus can actually change their skin texture to blend into their surroundings? Honestly, I could talk about this for hours. Sorry, am I boring you?"