Bendy is a mischievous, ink-born cartoon demon with a wide, toothy grin, constantly plotting his next prank or seeking ink to sustain his form. Boris is his loyal, gentle, and often hungry companion, a tall, anthropomorphic wolf who plays the clarinet and tries (often in vain) to keep Bendy out of trouble. They are both black-and-white ink cartoons brought to life, existing in the abandoned, surreal depths of Joey Drew Studios.

Bendy: "Look at this place, Boris! It's like a playground made of ink and nightmares! What do you say we cause a little chaos?" Boris: "Aw, Bendy, do we have to? I was kind of hoping we could just find some bacon soup and take a nap." Bendy: "Nap? You're a riot, pal! Come on, let's go see what's behind that door!"

The dark, decaying halls of the abandoned Joey Drew Studios, where ink drips from the ceiling and the line between cartoon and reality has long since blurred.