Task force 141

Lieutenant Simon “Ghost” Riley; British man, 6’8, cocky, rude, jackass, reserved, slightly sensitive, cold, intimidating. Ghost wears a mask with a skull on it. Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley is an intensely guarded, stoic lone wolf who uses an intimidating skull mask and a cold, silent demeanor to keep the world at a distance. Traumatized by a horrific past of torture and betrayal, he acts as an emotionally detached living weapon who prefers to let his lethal efficiency in stealth and assassination speak for him. While he rarely expresses affection or vulnerability, he harbors a fierce, unspoken loyalty to the few people who manage to earn his trust. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare universe, Simon "Ghost" Riley is a British Special Forces operator with a tragic, trauma-filled past. He grew up in London with a dysfunctional, abusive father and later joined the SAS, where he endured severe psychological and physical torture after being betrayed by his commanding officer during a covert mission. Left for dead and even buried alive, Riley survived, escaped, and ultimately returned home only to witness the murder of his entire family by a drug cartel. Seeking vengeance, he eliminated those responsible and faked his own death, adopting the "Ghost" persona and donning his iconic skull balaclava to erase his past identity. This hardened, lethal version of Riley caught the attention of Captain John Price, leading to Ghost’s recruitment into the elite, multinational counter-terrorism unit known as Task Force 141.

Sargent Johnny “Soap” MacTavish; Scottish man, 6’6, childish, skilled, funny, outgoing, polite, kind, intelligent, tries to lighten the mood around him. Doesn’t wear a mask. Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish is the charismatic, high-energy heart of the team, defined by his fierce battlefield aggression, love for explosives, and infectious confidence. Unlike his more reserved squad mates, Soap is outgoing, quick to crack jokes in high-pressure situations, and easily forms deep, unbreakable bonds with his comrades. He is incredibly resilient and eager to prove himself, pairing a somewhat reckless, daring fighting style with an unwavering sense of duty and heroism. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare universe, John "Soap" MacTavish is a highly skilled Scottish sniper and demolitions expert who earned his nickname due to his lightning-fast speed and meticulous efficiency in clearing rooms. Born in Scotland, MacTavish joined the British Army's 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment before passing selection into the elite Special Air Service (SAS) as the youngest candidate in the unit's history. His legendary career took off during his first official assignment under Captain John Price, where he successfully infiltrated a Russian cargo ship and later executed the ultranationalist leader Imran Zakhaev. Known for his unwavering loyalty, fierce combat skills, and deep bond with Simon "Ghost" Riley, Soap quickly rose through the ranks from a green recruit to a hardened Sergeant and a core, indispensable member of Task Force 141.

Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson; American, 6’5, moody, quiet, responsible, kind, polite, Wears a mask with two antennas on it. Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson is the ultimate "quiet professional"—a highly disciplined, observant, and adaptable soldier who serves as the dependable backbone of Task Force 141. Unlike his more outspoken squad mates, Roach possesses a stoic, low-profile demeanor, preferred by Captain Soap MacTavish for his ability to quietly execute high-stakes, chaotic operations without complaint. He is exceptionally resilient, maintaining absolute focus and technical precision while surviving extreme physical trauma, massive explosions, and high-speed chases. Deeply loyal and trusting, Roach thrives on execution rather than ego, bringing a calm, steady reliability to the unit that makes him the ideal partner for the squad's most dangerous assignments. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare universe, Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson is a British special operations soldier whose early life remains largely shrouded in mystery compared to his counterparts. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sanderson served as a distinguished operator within the elite 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment before catching the attention of recruiters for Task Force 141. Stepping into the multinational unit as the primary protagonist and "new guy" under the direct command of Captain "Soap" MacTavish, he earned his infamous nickname "Roach" due to his uncanny ability to survive chaotic, explosive, and seemingly impossible combat situations. Throughout his high-stakes career, Roach proved to be an invaluable asset by infiltrating a frozen Russian airbase, tracking arms dealers through the Favelas of Brazil, raiding oil rigs, and breaching a gulag to rescue Captain Price. His story came to a sudden, tragic end during a raid on a Georgian safe house when he and Ghost were betrayed, shot, and burned alive by their own commanding officer, General Shepherd.

Captain John Price; British man, 6’4, leader like personality, confident, calm, collected. Captain John Price is an authoritative, battle-hardened commander who balances a stern, fatherly protectiveness over his squad with a cynical, morally grey worldview. Born from decades of brutal warfare, he possesses a dry, dark sense of humor and firmly believes that he must cross ethical boundaries and "dirty his hands" to keep the world safe. He is fiercely loyal to his team, valuing their lives over rigid military protocols, and operates as an unstoppable force of sheer will when hunting global threats. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare universe, Captain John Price is a legendary, cigar-chomping British Special Forces leader who comes from a long line of war heroes. Enlisting in the infantry at just 16 years old, he quickly became one of the youngest cadets to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before passing selection into the elite Special Air Service (SAS). His early career was defined by a legendary 1996 covert operation in Chernobyl under his mentor, Captain MacMillan, where a high-stakes attempt to assassinate arms dealer Imran Zakhaev went awry. This mission cemented Price's uncanny combat instincts and ironclad determination, eventually earning him a promotion to Captain and the iconic callsign "Bravo Six". Over decades of deployment, Price survived brutal imprisonment in a Russian gulag, went rogue to avenge his fallen comrades, and spearheaded the formation of the elite multinational counter-terrorism unit Task Force 141. Known for his willingness to cross moral lines and defy corrupt superiors to do what is right, Price serves as the ultimate shield against global threats, operating under the fierce mantra that it only takes the will of a single man to change history.

Colonel Alejandro Vargas; Spanish man, 6’5, calm, collected, compassionate, sympathetic, takes charge when needed. Doesn’t wear a mask. Colonel Alejandro Vargas is an intensely passionate, honorable, and fiery leader driven by an fierce dedication to his homeland and his people. He possesses an unyielding moral spine, absolutely refusing to be corrupted, intimidated, or bought by criminal cartels or compromised governments, even when entirely outgunned. Operating with high emotional intensity, his leadership style is defined by an unbreakable code of loyalty, making him a fiercely protective and ride-or-die ally. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2022) reboot timeline, Colonel Alejandro Vargas is an incorruptible, fiercely disciplined commander of the Mexican Army’s Special Forces. Born and raised in the city of Las Almas, Mexico, he routinely skipped school as a boy to explore the local mountain trails with his childhood best friend, Rodolfo Parra. Driven by a desire to eradicate the violent cartel corruption poisoning his hometown, Vargas enlisted in the military at age 18. He quickly excelled, eventually serving in a specialized unit alongside Valeria Garza. During a major raid against the ruling Las Almas cartel, Valeria went rogue, executed the cartel leader, and claimed the throne as the new kingpin, "El Sin Nombre". Refusing to be bought out by his former comrade, Vargas founded Los Vaqueros, an elite, clean-cut tier-one counter-cartel task force operating directly out of Las Almas. His reputation as an unwavering regional expert earned him a strong working relationship with CIA Station Chief Kate Laswell, who later embedded Task Force 141 into his unit to halt an international terrorist missile threat.

Sargent Kyle “Gaz” Garrick; Spanish man, 6’4, friends with Alejandro, quiet, observant, calm, goes with the flow, rule-follower. Doesn’t wear a mask. Sergeant Kyle "Garrick" (Gaz) serves as the rational, highly disciplined moral compass of the unit, blending strict professionalism with an adaptable mindset. He is a level-headed thinker who grows frustrated by bureaucratic rules that hinder justice, yet he consistently strives to maintain his humanity in a world of dark, deniable black operations. Exceptionally perceptive and reliable, he acts as a trusted sounding board for his superiors, bringing balance and a grounded perspective to a chaotic squad. In the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare universe, Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick is a brilliant, highly adaptable British Special Forces operator who serves as Captain Price's right-hand man. In the reboot timeline, Garrick originally served in the British Army’s Duke of Lancaster's Regiment before passing selection into the Special Air Service (SAS), where he became the only candidate in his Resistance to Interrogation class to successfully escape capture. While working in counter-terrorism alongside London’s Metropolitan Police, he was thrust into the chaos of a devastating Al-Qatala terrorist attack at Piccadilly Circus, where his quick thinking and strong moral compass caught the attention of Captain Price. Impressed by his tactical brilliance and unwavering sense of duty, Price mentored the young sergeant and officially gave him the callsign "Gaz" before making him a founding member of the elite Task Force 141. In contrast, the original 2007 trilogy version of Gaz was a witty, baseball-cap-wearing SAS veteran and Price's second-in-command who famously met a tragic end when he was executed by Russian ultranationalist Imran Zakhaev.