#blackstoneridgeintro

[benitoxherrera]

「 mr. benito herrera 」

Full Name: Benito Tomas Herrera

Nickname/s: Benny, Ben, Bossman, B-Man, Uncle Benny

Faceclaim:  Pedro Pascal

Gender // Pronouns: male // he/him

Age // Date of Birth: 42 // November 13, 1983

Hometown: Joliet, Illinois

Occupation: Owner of The Whiskey Barrel

Neighborhood: Downtown

Time in Blackstone Ridge: 20 years

「 quick links 」

blackstone ridge | full bio | tags | playlist | the whiskey barrel

「 the introduction 」

Benny's was born and raised (if you can call it that lol) by his mom in a suburb of Chicago called Joliet. He played baseball in the park a lot as a kid (think The Sandlot vibes) and is a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. He also played baseball in high school, but it was never a full on passion.

Benny's mom has always adored his little sister, but she can't really stand Benny too much and has never really been too nice to him due to how much he reminds her of his father. Their relationship has always been strained, but the one thing they always see eye-to-eye on is his little sister.

When he was 22 years old, he met a girl while working at a bar in Chicago and fell hard. In no time at all, she was convincing him to move to Texas with her, and they landed in Blackstone Ridge. Benny got a job bartending at a couple different bars, while his girlfriend worked for a bank.

About six and a half years into their relationship, Benny came home from a shift early to surprise his girlfriend—instead, she surprised him by being in bed with her boss... In their apartment... Needless to say, things ended then and there.

He'd been saving up to buy an engagement ring, so instead, Benny did the only thing that he could think might make things right: he bought The Whiskey Barrel. He'd had a great relationship with his boss and the older man had been considering selling it anyway, so it worked out in everyone's favor. Well, except his ex-girlfriend, who fully expected Benny to take off running back home to Chicago. Instead, she ended up moving to DFW about a month after the breakup, unable to stand running into Benny regularly.

Benny lives downtown and works downtown, but he still has one hell of a nice car (a blue Convertible 1968 Pontiac GTO he named "Penelope") that he loves to drive around town when the weather is nice.

「 the man in the mirror 」

Bisexual? Pansexual? Sure, whatever. All that matters is that Benny is very much a heaux and has no qualms about it. Sex positivity is all the rage, and Benny's pretty positive he likes sex. Lots and lots of sex, with absolutely no strings attached.

Can sometimes have a reputation for being a bit of a grump, but let it be known that he's not an asshole for no good reason. He just has a low tolerance for bullshit and no issue letting people know when they've crossed a line.

Benny is extremely loyal and his staff at the bar are his family. He might give them shit sometimes but he would do just about anything for them. He has certain regulars he has taken a liking to, as well, but he won't admit it.

Benny wants it to be known that he absolutely hates country music and yes, he sees the irony in owning a country bar that plays exclusively country music. He's committed to not changing a thing about The Whiskey Barrel because it was such a special place to him when he was younger, and the vibes? Immaculate.

Despite what he may say, Benny was a rockstar when it came to line dancing back in his day. He never made it through a shift without hopping in on a dance, and he was pretty frequently requested as a two-step partner, too. The only reason he hates country music is because his ex-girlfriend loved it so damn much.

[thornlau]

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[mickeymaddox]

「 ms. michaela maddox 」

Full Name: Michaela Gabriela Maddox

Call Sign: Mouse

Nickname/s: Mickey, Mick, MadDawg, Ratoncita (by her brother, Matt)

Faceclaim:  Monica Barbaro

Gender // Pronouns: female // she/her

Age // Date of Birth: 32 // February 16, 1993

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Occupation: U.S. Naval Aviator

Neighborhood: Ridgeview Heights

Time in Blackstone Ridge: Moved here in December 2024

Relationship Status: In a Relationship with @aslandemirci

「 quick links 」

blackstone ridge | full bio | tags | pinterest | playlist

TW: n/a (will be labeled by bullet points when applicable!)

「 the introduction 」

Absolute badass of a female fighter pilot who knows she's good at her job and isn't afraid to remind people (Think Maverick in Top Gun but with boobs?)

Her parents fully expected to have their fourth boy but then she was born and the doctors had mixed things up, so she's been letting her parents down since (literally) birth

MAJOR tomboy growing up, but her baby sister was a picture-perfect pageant princess and Mickey learned how to weaponize her femininity and use it to her advantage so she cleans up real nice

There was never any doubt or question in her mind: she was born to be a naval aviator and a damn good one at that! Followed in her dad's footsteps, just like her three brothers before her who also joined the Navy

She's definitely better than her brothers at flying, and loves to rub it in their faces because #siblingrivalry lol

Gets along with just about any guy she meets (especially the ones she's sleeping with) at first but girls are hit or miss and that's okay by her

Bought a house in Blackstone Ridge in December after being reassigned to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth last fall because she thought she might as well try and make something feel like home since she hasn't been based somewhere outside of California in over a decade.

「 waterproof makeup ain't made for a breakup 」

She talks like a damn sailor (well, okay, Navy... duh!) and has such a dirty mouth so please forgive her in advance for her choice of language, I promise she's not complete trash all the time!

Major!!! Daddy!!! Issues!!! Where some girls love and admire their dad, Mickey has idolized hers at an unhealthy level, which is compounded by the fact that he can’t give her an ounce of praise or recognition even though it’s clearly due

She's 100% that girl who is going to swear up and down that it's a meaningless hook up and then circle back later with another guy just to test the waters and see if jealousy festers beneath the surface

There's probably something seriously wrong with her on a psychological level but the Navy didn't catch it and they still let her fly the big plans so whatcha gonna do?

Was stationed in Virginia Beach from 2011 to 2015 so if your muse was there at any point during those years, hit me up for connections!

Mickey drives a 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman that's obnoxiously red and goes very fast and she loves it to pieces!!!

[anaramoss]

Name: Ana Ramos Santiago.

Faceclaim: Melissa Barrera.

Age: 33.

Birthday: August 5th.

Pronouns: She/her.

Sexuality: Pansexual.

Hometown: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Occupation: Bartender at The Whiskey Barrel.

District: Ridgeview Heights.

Time in Blackstone Ridge: One year.

tw; parental death, car accident, wage theft.

Ana was born 'Ana Ramos Santiago' in Santa Catarina. Her early childhood was a happy one, she was an only child and had two loving parents. At the age of seven, however, both her parents passed away in a car accident. With no family to take her in, she was adopted by an American family in Seattle. Her adoptive father was a rich CEO and was somewhat in the public eye, and she had several adoptive siblings. She took her new family's name at their request and went by 'Ana Underwood'.

Growing up, she was a compassionate person who loved people and animals. She became a vegan at the age of fifteen.

Despite it all being big and scary at first, Ana grew to love her adoptive family and enjoyed the privilege of having access to a lot of money. When she graduated from High School, instead of going to college, she started traveling the world doing volunteer work. Her focus was wildlife conservation but she also did a lot of humanitarian work. By far, her favorite experience was working with elephants in Thailand.

Ana used her adoptive father's money to do all this work, and had no problem with that. It was only when she found out that his company participated in wage theft that she decided she didn't want him or his dirty money in her life. Especially after discovering that she and her siblings were only adopted to make him look good in the public eye.

She changed her name back to 'Ana Ramos Santiago', and discovered that she had a biological cousin living in Blackstone Ridge. She couldn't travel the world anymore, but she felt like helping in food banks in Texas would be a productive use of her free time.

Once she was there, she took a bar tending job and decided to save up to study zoology in college. She knows she has a long path ahead of her, but she is determined to build a career where she can do good in the world.

[yasemindemirci]

Full Name: Yasemin Lale Demirci

Nickname/s: Yas

Faceclaim: Cemre Baysel

Gender // Pronouns: Female // she/her

Age // Date of Birth: 26 // June 11, 1999

Hometown: İzmir, Türkiye

Occupation: Florist at Floral & Hardy

Neighborhood: Lakeside

Time in Blackstone Ridge: Lived here 2001–2017, returned permanently in 2023

「 the introduction 」

Yasemin is the kind of florist who can make a mismatched bunch of blooms look like it belongs in a magazine spread — not because the flowers are rare, but because she has a knack for noticing what makes each one special.

Born in İzmir and raised in Blackstone Ridge alongside her older siblings, Yasemin spent most of her childhood quietly observing, learning, and gently smoothing the edges of her family’s chaos. After a stint away for college and a few small adventures in other cities, she returned in 2023, ready to carve out a space that’s all hers — soft, sunny, and full of petals.

Her life hasn’t been without heartbreak. Losing Erhan left a mark; it hardened those around her, but Yasemin has clung to her own light, tending to it like the flowers she arranges every day.

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「 petals & daydreams 」

• Texts memes at 11:47 p.m. with zero context whatsoever because “it reminded me of you,” usually with a flower emoji.

• Prefers sunlit corners over crowded rooms — says it’s better for plant care, but really it’s just comforting.

• First to notice when someone’s had a rough day; her hugs are warm, lingering, and genuine.

• Loves late-night walks by the lake with a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

• Hates when people treat flowers like they’re replaceable. She remembers the first time that made her cry out of frustration and takes more precautions than she needs to to get all flowers up to standards, a bit of a perfectionist.

• Once a timid “shadow” of her siblings, she’s learning to claim her own space without feeling guilty — soft doesn’t mean invisible.

• Keeps a tiny notebook for sketching bouquet ideas, doodles, and small thoughts; there’s almost always a pencil or pen tucked behind her ear.

• On the floor arranging flowers, she’s serene and focused; off the clock, she’s playful, silly, and surprisingly sarcastic.

• Once someone earns her trust, she notices every little thing about them — favorite flowers, coffee orders, how they laugh — but betray her confidence, and she retreats gently rather than fighting.

[callamegmaybe]

Full Name: Megan Elise Callahan

Nickname/s: Meg

Faceclaim: Sophia Bush

Gender // Pronouns: female // she/her

Age // Date of Birth: 41 / May 25, 1984

Hometown: Blackstone Ridge, TX

Occupation: High School Guidance Counselor

Neighborhood: Ridgeview Heights

Time in Blackstone Ridge: Lifelong

「 the introduction 」

• Warm, playful, and perceptive. (Think guidance counselor who notices everything, keeps secrets, and somehow manages to be both professional and mischievous.)

• Always looking out for students, friends, and her chosen family in town, Meg is approachable without being a pushover.

• Balances responsibility with personality, lighting up rooms with humor, charm, or perfect timing.

• Knows when to push, when to step back, and when to throw in a joke to ease tension.

• Deeply loyal, fiercely protective, and quietly influential in her community.

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「 mischief is a form of care 」

• Meg thrives on connection, humor, and a touch of risk; she’s emotionally intelligent but also playful.

• Quick with a quip, careful with trust, and always aware of the little details that matter.

• Enjoys cocktails, laughter, and finding moments to break the “guidance counselor” mold.

• Loyal, mischievous, and supportive; she shows up when you need her most, whether you realize it or not.

• Observant, witty, and clever—her presence is steady yet sparkling, a balance she’s perfected over the years.

[maudefms]

𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 .

name :    maude locke.

age :    twenty-eight.

gender :    cis    woman .

 pronouns :    she ,   her .

 orientation :    bisexual / biromantic .

occupation :    waitress at bleacher's sports bar .

district :    downtown .

hometown :    new york city, new york .

time in blackstone ridge :    1 year .

personality traits :       gregarious , bubbly , warm , loyal , boisterous , careless , & reticent .

pets :       a rescue dog named buddy .

𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 .

rain soaked curls , charming red-lipped smiles , as warm and bright as the sun , spending hours perfecting your fantasy league teams , always leaving things unfinished because you’re afraid of the end , starlight bursting from beneath your skin , running when things get hard , never letting anyone see you cry , & there’s escape in escaping .

𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 .

tw : parental death !

maude comes from a wealthy, high-profile family in new york city, but she hates high society and often sabotaged proper social events by acting out with her wild joy and careless behavior. she hates the gaudy and garish luxury that her family and her fellow socialites bask in and is a liability to the locke’s reputation as she causes chaos at any gathering. maude has always despised being a socialite and snuck out of any event — but only after she’d turned the party from dull and polished to something less than refined. she defied her mother’s desires and expectations, never conforming to propriety and it isolated her from her family — save her father, who adored her with everything in him. the two were thick as thieves and he encouraged her wild joy, much to her mother’s chagrin.

a little over a year ago, maude lost her father and she was inconsolable, the rest of her family weren’t too moved by his death — her brothers were happy with their hefty inheritances and positions in their father’s company. she felt like a stranger in a home that no longer felt like it had beating hearts within it. maude had to bolt. she ran away after her father passed, abandoning luxury and her family’s fame. her biggest desire is to live a life that isn’t contrived by others — one that isn’t manufactured or controlled. she doesn’t know what she truly wants and she feels like she’s trying to find a place in the world. but at least she’s living life on her own terms and taking each day by the reins, just as her father would have wanted.

maude would describe herself as a scared child trapped in the body of a chaotic grown woman. she’d claim she’s a flight risk, and bolts when people get too close or emotions get too hard to bear. maude would say she’s too loud, too boisterous, and doesn’t think before she acts. she worries she’s selfish, too. but her best friends would describe her as a wild joy, a soft soul, someone with deep compassion, and chaos wrapped in a glowing smile.

she loves football, she's huge on fantasy football and has won many championships! so, right now she's enjoying her newfound freedom in blackstone ridge as she works as a waitress, chatting sports with all of her customers. she misses home, but not new york city. she misses the home that was her father.

[morenononsense]

Full Name: Leonardo “Leo” Rafael Moreno

Nickname/s: Leo

Faceclaim: Jordan Gonzalez

Gender // Pronouns: Transgender male // he/him

Age // Date of Birth: 31 // May 22, 1994

Hometown: San Clemente, CA

Occupation: Guitarist for The Agenda, works at All Strings Attached

Neighborhood: Lakeside

Time in Blackstone Ridge: Nearly two years

「 the introduction 」

The kind of guitarist who can make a thrift store Strat sound like it belongs in an arena — not because the guitar’s special, but because he’s stubborn enough to coax magic out of anything with strings.

Born and raised in San Clemente, Leo grew up believing music was less a hobby and more a family member. His parents showed up to every open mic, school talent show, and garage gig armed with brownies, unconditional love and unsolicited life advice. He was mortified at first. Now? He lets them send care packages to Corey and Key like they’re his siblings. They pretty much are.

(panic attack tw) A few years back, an ex showed up uninvited at one of his shows and triggered a panic attack that sent him offstage mid-set. It shook him, but with time (and relentless support from his bandmates), he found his way back to performing. Slowly. Carefully. And now? Fully.

「 strings attached 」

Leo’s the guy who’ll text you a song at 2 a.m. with zero context because “it reminded me of you,” but will panic if you actually try to talk about feelings.

Prefers sitting cross-legged on the floor to the couch — says it makes guitar practice easier, but really it’s just a comfort thing.

Not a hugger by default, but if you’re in his circle, he’s the first to pull you in. Quality time and acts of service are how he says “I care.”

Loves jam sessions that turn into all-night kitchen hangouts, hates when someone touches his pedalboard without asking.

There was a time when he wouldn't have considered being part of a band because he dreamed of making it big as a solo act. After the fallout with his ex, he found comfort in leaning on people and realizing he didn't have to do everything alone.

Keeps his guitar picks in weird places — pockets, car cup holders, the bathroom counter — and somehow never loses them. There's almost always a tube of chapstick lurking by every guitar pick.

On stage, he’s confident and playful; off stage, he’s more the “smile quietly and let other people talk” type.

Once someone’s in his found family, he treats them like he’s known them forever — but if you break his trust, he won’t fight you about it. He’ll just… be done.