Bengals are challenging cats imo. They are very demanding, stubborn, finicky, quirky, etc. Things that are difficult for an "ordinary" cat can be nearly impossible with a bengal, like giving them a pill or clipping their nails, or putting them somewhere they don't want to be. I think a big part of suitability is for somebody to relish in that challenge. So if you have reluctance, maybe a different cat would be wise. I'm not sure if I would have done particularly well with a bengal if I had gotten one as my first cat after graduating college for example. It's hard to say.
For what it's worth, you might consider an Oriental if you are looking for a high-personality, active, purebred cat. I can certainly vouch for them
They have a lot of the fun, in-your-face sort of mischievousness, a blatant disregard for rules, and high activity level, but without being quite so demanding, athletic, and potentially destructive.