Full Name: Benjamin Preston Nicknames: Ben Age: 32 Occupation: Investigative Reporter Residency status: LTR Species: Human Status: N/A Position: N/A Eyes: Green Hair: Red Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 lbs. Tattoos/piercings: None. Appearance: With his red hair and green eyes, Ben could easily be mistaken for a leprechaun. His fair skin sunburns and freckles easily. He hates to shave so there are times his five o-clock shadow appears at 9 a.m. His hair usually looks like he got up, ran his fingers through it and said, "looks good to me." He isn't very tall for a man and on the slender side. Ben would never be mistaken for an athlete but there is a certain amount of wiry strength to him. Personality: Though his looks might fool you the first time you meet Ben, you will only kid him about being one of the little people once. He is sharp, intelligent, and acerbic. He is the master of being "every man" and uses his unremarkable looks to get him into places other reporters can't. He has a nose for a story and is a cross between a bloodhound and a bulldog. Once he gets the scent, he tracks it down and then he sinks his teeth in and won't let go until he has all the facts. Ben is a crusader. He hates injustice and is willing to put it all on the line to get the story. History: Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Ben came to Tulane for college. He fell in love with New Orleans and after graduation with a degree in Journalism, he decided to stay. His first job was as a police stringer for the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper. When he broke a story on police corruption, he got his by-line and his reputation. Eventually, the electronic media came calling and he is now the investigative reporter for KNLA. City officials hate to see him at a press conference. Having him show up on their doorstep is even worse. Ben has cultivated friends in both high and low places and has one of the best networks of snitches ("unnamed sources" if you please) in the city. He has his finger on the pulse of New Orleans society - human and preternatural. Strengths: As an investigative reporter, Ben can get the public's attention. He is smart and doesn't miss any detail, no matter how insignificant it might seem. He is a good friend to have and a bad enemy to make. Weaknesses: He is human and easy to kill or injure. Quirks: Ben loves Chinese food and works the New York Times crossword puzzle in ink.