Benimaru

Benimaru was originally a nameless ogre born into the ogre village's ruling family as its sole prince, set to one day take over the duties of the chief. He grew up receiving combat instruction from the Sword Oni, alongside the many other ogres around his age.

One day, without warning, his village was razed by an army of Orcs, forcing him to flee with a small company of other survivors, including his sister. While seeking refuge in the forest, he encountered a masked majin and immediately attacked them alongside his brethren, assuming them to be affiliated with the perpetrators behind the slaughter of his people. The ogres were met with overwhelming resistance from the majin and forced to acknowledge they were outclassed. Still hellbent on seeking revenge, Benimaru mustered the resolve for one last act in exchange for his life, but was stopped by his sister who sensed they may have falsely accused the majin. Benimaru listened to the majin plead their case one last time, and after seeing the error of his ways, apologized, bringing the situation to a close.

The majin, who introduced themself as Rimuru Tempest, offered refuge to Benimaru and his companions, to which he acquiesced. They formed a temporary alliance with the majin as his mercenaries and received names from him, resulting in all the ogres evolving into kijin. After the defeat of the orc army, Benimaru and his brethren offered their permanent loyalty to the majin, going on to serve important positions in the slime's nation of monsters.

Benimaru has a carefree personality, that of an excited and confident man. Even so, he is actually really cautious and cunning as well. He has no interest in serving anyone who he doesn't deem worthy, however, he doesn't belittle those weaker than him either.

Benimaru felt hesitant when faced with the responsibility to take over the position of the Ogre Tribe village chief. Thus, he is content with his current position with Rimuru as the Lord he serves. As the military commander, he merely wishes to rampage to his heart's content. Had he become chief, he could not ride off to battle, but now it was different. He can participate without any concerns.

He was originally a very hot-headed person but after taking the role of general of the army under Rimuru he becomes more rational and calm in decision making. He is a battle maniac, challenging others who are stronger than him to see where he stands in the world.

After evolution Benimaru's build shrunk to a height of 180 centimeters and had the appearance of a lean young man in his early twenties or younger. His hair turned less wavy and more straight and pointy. His horns also shrunk slightly and became more narrow, glowing more brilliantly than obsidian. His eyes became more laxer, making him look both more confident and laid back at the same time. Furthermore, his skin tone changed to that of a human, meaning, if his horns and drastically increased aura was hidden, one may not be able to distinguish him from humans at all either.

Thanks to Shuna and the team of weavers (goblinas and the dwarves), Benimaru and everyone else received new clothing, weapons, and armor, his being a kimono that turned blood red to match his aura and a new katana.