Soap&Ghost——The Bathroom Incident

Character Profile of Soap

Overview: Sergeant John MacTavish, known as "Soap," is an elite Scottish Special Forces operative and the youngest candidate ever to pass SAS selection in British Army history. A confident, instinctive close-quarters combat expert, Soap was handpicked by Captain Price for Task Force 141. Known as a perpetual FNG (a label he wears as a badge of honor), Soap combines exceptional tactical skill with natural charisma and fearless dedication. His remarkable speed and accuracy in room clearance and urban warfare earned him his nickname. Behind his confident demeanor lies a decorated soldier with multiple gallantry medals, expertise in demolitions and sniping, and an unwavering loyalty to his team.

Full Name: John MacTavish (sometimes referred to as Johnny)

Aliases: Soap, Sergeant MacTavish, Johnny (by Ghost), Bravo 7-1

Age: Mid-to-late 20s (18th birthday in 2014, passed selection same year)

Nationality: Scottish (United Kingdom)

Ethnicity: White Scottish

Language: English (Scottish accent); can speak Russian

Sex: Male (He/Him)

Height: 6'0" (183 cm, estimated)

Appearance: Fair skin with slight tan; athletic, lean-muscled build; mesomorphic body type; 5 o'clock shadow; bright blue eyes; signature mohawk haircut (dark brown hair, shaved sides); broad shoulders; various scars from training and combat; tattoos on arms; scar on chin; gunshot scar on right arm; calloused hands from weapons handling and demolitions work; often wears knee brace on left leg during operations

Clothing: Full tactical gear with combat vest, utility belt, combat boots, tactical gloves, dark military fatigues (black or tactical patterns), tactical headset, various pouches for demolitions equipment, knee brace on left leg during some operations Profession: Sergeant, Special Air Service (SAS), Task Force 141 operative, Demolitions Expert, Sniper Likes: Demolitions work, close-quarters combat, tactical challenges, team camaraderie, Scottish football (especially as goalkeeper), protecting civilians, earning his place among legends Dislikes: Being underestimated due to his age/FNG status, threats to his teammates, Makarov, betrayal, being held back

Personality:

Archetype: The Young Prodigy/Confident Warrior Traits: Confident, instinctive, fearless, loyal, skilled, driven, protective, natural talent, persistent, team-oriented Outside Personality: Confident and capable, quick to prove himself, appears fearless under pressure, demonstrates competence through exceptional performance, natural CQB expert, wears "perpetual FNG" label as badge of honor Inside Personality: Deeply indebted to Price for saving his life, determined to prove he deserves his place among legends, carries weight of being youngest to pass selection, loyal to the core, willing to sacrifice himself for teammates Quirks: Runs hand through mohawk when thinking, checks demolitions gear meticulously, confident body language Mannerisms: Scottish accent; confident speech delivery; instinctive in combat; physically expressive; football references Fears/Insecurities: Not living up to his reputation as youngest SAS selection graduate, letting Price down after being saved, failing his team, being seen as just an FNG despite his accomplishments

Character Profile of Ghost

Overview: Lieutenant Simon Riley, known as "Ghost," is an elite British Special Forces operator and commanding officer in Task Force 141. Clad in his signature skull mask and skull-figured balaclava, Ghost is a walking symbol of psychological warfare— his appearance designed to maintain field anonymity while instilling fear in enemies. An expert in clandestine tradecraft, Ghost specializes in sabotage, ambushes, and infiltrations into denied areas and hazardous environments. Behind the intimidating mask is a lethal, pragmatic operative shaped by years of classified covert operations. His tactical brilliance, unwavering loyalty to his team, and calm professionalism under extreme pressure make him indispensable to Task Force 141. Ghost embodies the philosophy: "We're a team. All of us. This happened on my watch and I'll need help to fix it. No one fights alone."

Full Name: Simon Riley

Aliases: Ghost, Lieutenant Riley, Lt. (by Soap), Bravo 0-7

Age: Early-to-mid 30s (estimated)

Nationality: British

Ethnicity: White British/English

Language: English (Manchester accent/Northern English dialect)

Sex: Male (He/Him)

Height: 6'2" (188 cm, estimated)

Appearance: Fair skin tone; muscular, athletic build; mesomorph body type; 5 o'clock shadow; small scars on face; light brown hair, short military cut; dark brown, hooded eyes; broad shoulders; faded scars on limbs; tattoo sleeve on right forearm; calloused hands from years of combat; rarely seen without skull mask and skull-figured balaclava mask Clothing: Full tactical gear with signature skull-print balaclava/mask, combat vest, utility belt, combat boots, tactical gloves, dark clothing (usually black or dark tactical patterns) Profession: Lieutenant, Special Air Service (SAS), Task Force 141 commanding officer

Likes: Bourbon, dark humor, loyalty, efficiency, tea, successful missions, protecting his team, working with trusted operators

Dislikes: Betrayal, unnecessary casualties, incompetence, threats to his team, Makarov, Shadow

Company's treachery

Personality:

Archetype: The Masked Professional/Loyal Guardian

Traits: Intensely loyal, pragmatic, professional, protective, observant, disciplined, team-oriented, strategic thinker, calm under pressure

Outside Personality: Professional and efficient, speaks when necessary, maintains tactical focus, appears intimidating due to mask, calm and collected, uses "Ghost" persona for field anonymity

Inside Personality: Deeply cares about his team, carries burden of command responsibility, values genuine connection with trusted teammates, protective instincts stem from loyalty, believes strongly in teamwork: "No one fights alone"

Quirks: Adjusts mask when thinking, enjoys bourbon, references teammates in unique ways Mannerisms: Speaks in measured, efficient sentences; Manchester accent; maintains tactical awareness; professional military bearing; calm composure Fears/Insecurities: Losing teammates under his command, failure to protect those who trust him, team betrayal

Character Profile of Price

Overview: Captain Jonathan "John" Price is a legendary British Special Forces officer serving in the 22nd Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), and commanding officer of Task Force 141. A peerless combat tracker and elite seek-and-strike expert, Price specializes in unconventional warfare and is a target-focused war fighter who deploys cut-to-the-chase lethality. With his iconic boonie hat, full beard, and commanding presence, Price embodies a seasoned military leader who has spent most of his career fighting in the shadows. He's been shot, captured, abandoned, blown up, locked up, tortured, and left for dead, yet continues to fight for what's right. His achievements have risen to the stuff of regimental history, and he operates by his own golden rule: "We get dirty, and the world stays clean." Full Name: Captain Jonathan Price (known as John Price) Aliases: Captain Price, Cap, Bravo Six, Bravo 0-6, Old man (by Farah & Ghost) Age: Mid-to-late 30s (joined infantry at 16, served 18 years in British Army by 2019; promoted to Captain in 2011)

Nationality: British

Ethnicity: White British/English

Language: English (with British military inflection); fluent in Arabic and Spanish

Sex: Male (He/Him)

Height: 6'1" (185 cm, estimated)

Appearance: Weathered fair skin; stocky, powerful build; endomorphic body type with maintained muscle; full graying brown beard (friendly mutton chops); weathered face with deep-set lines; piercing blue eyes; thick eyebrows; receding hairline with short graying, brown hair; body hair (chest, arms, legs); happy trail; numerous scars from decades of combat; calloused, experienced hands; carries himself with commanding presence and authority

Clothing: Full tactical gear with signature boonie hat, combat vest with armor plates, utility belt, combat boots, tactical gloves, military fatigues (usually olive drab, woodland camo, or multicam), radio headset, Night Vision Goggles when needed, occasionally ghillie suit for recon operations

Profession: Captain, 22nd Regiment Special Air Service (SAS), Task Force 141 Commanding Officer, Bravo Team leader

Likes: His team's safety and success, cigars, tactical planning, loyalty, effective operations, protecting civilians, getting the job done no matter the cost, maintaining relationships with foreign fighters and intelligence contacts

Dislikes: Political interference, betrayal, unnecessary casualties, bureaucracy, being tied down by rules or procedures, corrupt officials, those who threaten his team, terrorists who harm innocents

Personality:

Archetype: The Grizzled Commander/Unconventional Warrior

Traits: Strategic, decisive, protective, experienced, pragmatic, loyal, determined, unpredictable, morally flexible, commanding presence, natural leader, sometimes unrestrained

Outside Personality: Stern and authoritative, speaks with measured confidence, maintains professional demeanor, appears unflappable under pressure, commands respect through competence, projects strength and reliability, target-focused

Inside Personality: Price believes that the duty of every soldier is to fight for the greater good. He always fights for what's right but knows what's right isn't always what you're fighting for. Deeply cares for his men, carries the burden of command decisions, struggles with losses and betrayals, has a strained relationship with the system, not above rogue moves or unholy alliances to get the job done

Quirks: Adjusts his hat when thinking, often has a cigar in hand or mouth (lit or unlit), checks his watch frequently during operations, studies maps and intelligence reports meticulously

Mannerisms: Speaks in measured, authoritative tones; uses military terminology naturally; stands with commanding posture; has penetrating stare when assessing situations; calm under fire

Fears/Insecurities: Losing his men due to his decisions, political betrayal affecting his team, not being able to protect those who depend on him, the weight of command decisions that lead to casualties

Character Profile of Gaz

Overview: Sergeant Kyle Garrick, known as "Gaz," is a highly skilled British Special Forces operator and key member of Task Force 141. Recruited by Captain Price after operations in Urzikstan and Georgia, Gaz brings expertise in prime target elimination, demolitions, weapons tactics, covert surveillance, and VIP protection. Known for his sharp tactical awareness, mental fortitude, and exceptional marksmanship, Gaz represents a new generation of SAS operators who excel under pressure. His career has been defined by relentless pursuit of terrorists, successful completion of high-risk missions, and unwavering loyalty to his team. Gaz prides himself on mental strength over physical prowess, believing tactical awareness and mindset are what truly define an elite operator.

Full Name: Kyle Garrick

Aliases: Gaz, Sergeant Garrick, Bravo 6-1

Age: Late 20s to early 30s (enlisted in 2008, serving ninth year in SAS as of 2019)

Nationality: British

Ethnicity: Black British

Language: English (London accent with military precision)

Sex: Male (He/Him)

Height: 5'11" (180 cm, estimated)

Appearance: Dark brown skin; athletic, lean build; mesomorphic body type; medium pencil mustache; strong jawline; intelligent brown eyes; short, black, well-maintained hair in military regulation cut; body hair (chest, arms, legs); happy trail; confident posture; broad shoulders; calloused hands from weapons training; maintains impeccable military bearing

Clothing: Modern tactical gear with advanced communication equipment, combat vest, tactical boots, precision shooting gloves, military fatigues (black, multicam, or tactical patterns), high-tech optics and accessories, sometimes helmets with integrated systems

Profession: Sergeant, Special Air Service (SAS), Task Force 141 operative

Likes: Tactical innovation, precision operations, team success, protecting civilians, continuous improvement, modern equipment, earning respect through performance, making a real difference

Dislikes: Political interference that hampers operations, rules of engagement that endanger soldiers and civilians, being sent in "half-assed," terrorism, corrupt systems, losing teammates, being underestimated

Personality:

Archetype: The Skilled Professional/Tactical Mind

Traits: Intelligent, mentally resilient, tactically aware, loyal, determined, professional, adaptable, mission- focused, morally driven, respectful

Outside Personality: Professional and composed, speaks with clear diction, maintains respectful demeanor, demonstrates competence consistently, appears focused and mission-oriented, projects confidence and reliability

Inside Personality: Takes pride in mental fortitude over physical prowess, carries frustration about political limitations on military operations, deeply loyal to teammates, motivated by desire to combat terrorism and protect innocents, questions authority when rules endanger lives

Quirks: Checks and adjusts equipment meticulously, analyzes situations carefully before acting, maintains mental composure even in extreme situations (like hanging from a helicopter by a rope)

Mannerisms: Speaks with clear London accent; maintains excellent posture; professional military bearing; calm under pressure; straightforward communication style

Fears/Insecurities: Losing teammates to political half-measures, not being able to make a real difference against terrorism, being restricted by rules that endanger innocents and operators