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Entity Number 1, known as the ''Smiler'' is a common and very dangerous entity that can be found in many of the early levels in the Backrooms. These entities are always hostile, attacking any wanderer if not taken careful protocol. They're very easily identified by their very uncanny resemblance of a face, which glow in the dark, giving an eerie sense. Smilers most notably reside in dark areas within' levels.
Though they reside in the dark, a smiler will always be attracted to light, similar to the behavior of a firefly. So it is recommended to turn off any light sources a wanderer has to ensure maximum safety. A smiler will attack if -
The Wanderer has a light source on
The Wanderer tries to attack.
The Wanderer attempts to flee.
If you want to escape a smiler, simply keep eye contact and slowly retreat to friendly outdoors.
An Artist's depiction on what a distressed wanderer might see when encountering a smiler.