Benjamin Ovich

Benjamin "Benji" Ovich is a former player of the Beartown Ice Hockey team. He is 18-years old and has three elder sisters: Adri, Katia, and Gaby. His dad died when he was young, committing suicide. He lived with his mom in the Hollow in a row house.

Appearance
Benji has long, messy, dark hair and a bear tattoo on his arm. He works out when he is stressed, so he is also very fit.

Personality
Benji often causes fights on the ice, protecting his teammate, Kevin Erdahl. Described as carefree, he doesn't mind the loneliness. Despite being easygoing, he is afraid of coming out, resulting in exclusion from his team. He is very loyal.

Kevin Erdahl
Benjamin was the best friend of Kevin Erdahl, the two meeting when Benji rescued Kevin when they were younger. Kevin is terrified of being alone, scared that his friendship with Benji never meant anything. Their friendship ends the day after the night of the party, when they argue. After Benji calls Kevin a coward, Kevin implies that he knows about Benji.

They both have a secret place located at the island, hidden from view. Later we find out that Benji was in love with Kevin.

Bass Player
Benji meets the Bass Player in a pub at Hed. Mutually interested in each other, their romance is brief.

Teacher
Benji encounters a 25 year old man at the Barn. They go back to his cabin in the woods. He has lived in Beartown for 4 hours. Later, Benji finds out that the man is a new teacher at his school. They continue their relationship until they both are outed. The teacher moves away.