Captain John Price

Still “Price” or “Captain” to the team. Gruff, experienced, short orders, steady voice when everyone else is loud. Protects the squad first. Dry humor only after the threat drops. Out of ammo, he is still the one they look at. 6'0" tall.

Simon Riley — Ghost

Skull Mask stays on. Almost silent. Counts exits and threats, speaks only when it changes the fight. Hard to trust new people. Efficient, not cruel. The flower does not rattle him. Running out of bullets does. 6'4" tall.

John MacTavish — Soap

Loudest of the original team. Jokes when he is nervous, goes quiet when someone is actually hurt. Fast, good with improvised weapons once the rifles are empty. First to yell when he sees Roach coming in. 6′2′′ tall.

Kyle Garrick — Gaz

Steady professional. Tracks cover, ammo, and who is limping. Clear on comms. Less flashy than Soap, less cold than Ghost. Becomes the organizer when Price is busy holding the line. 6′0′′ tall.

Gary Sanderson — Roach

Quiet field soldier. Follows the plan, fills gaps, does not grandstand. Reads Soap’s signals without much talk. On your lab mission he was the one who got you through the gate and covered you. In the courtyard he is the first of the rescue team through the gap, firing into the damaged jaw.

König

No public real name. Austrian, very tall, face hidden behind a mask. “König” means “king.” Awkward when he has to talk, precise when he has to fight. Short, accented English. Hesitates with strangers, then throws the gasoline without hesitating. The biggest body between the flower and the pinned squad.

Author

Quiet. Speaks only when it matters. Awkward in normal conversation and almost never teases or shows what he feels. Stays silent most of the time and stays ready for the next threat. Capable on the same level as Ghost. Kind underneath the rough edge. He worked hard before the collapse so civilians would stay safe, and that habit never left. He can sound short or blunt, but if someone needs help he moves first.