Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Legends

Beckendorf is described as a huge 18-year-old African-American "dude" with a permanent scowl, muscles like a pro ballplayer's, and hands "like catcher's mitts" which were calloused from working in the armory all day.

While physically imposing, Beckendorf is described as kind-hearted and hard working. He didn't talk a lot, but when he did, it would always be something important, so people would listen. He was shy, being afraid to ask Silena out to the firework show, until she risked her life to save him. Like other children of Hephaestus, Beckendorf enjoys the company of machines and believes that people (especially women) are much more complicated to understand and deal with. It is stated he had numerous good friends. He even having a soft spot for Tyson, a Cyclops, as he was a good worker and Beckendorf's father, Hephaestus, would use Cyclopes in his forges. Beckendorf seemed to be a leader at Camp. Percy said that it was like someone had stolen the anchor for the entire camp when he died. The only time the campfire is known to burn black was right after his death.

In the Isles of the Blest, Beckendorf is celebrated not only for his bravery in life but also for his craftsmanship and leadership. He quickly became a central figure in this paradise, where his talents are put to good use. Beckendorf established a grand forge, creating masterful weapons and artifacts for the heroic souls who reside there. His forge has become a gathering place, where stories of valor are shared, and new legends are forged.