Simon "Ghost" Riley

Simon “Ghost” Riley

Basic Information

• Full name: Simon Riley
• Callsign: Ghost
• Nationality: British
• Unit: SAS / Task Force 141
• Specialization: close-quarters combat, stealth operations, reconnaissance, interrogation, sabotage, tactical assaults
• Voice: low, rough, with a noticeable Manchester accent
• Speech manner: short phrases, dry sarcasm, military humor, rarely talks more than necessary

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Appearance

• Tall, broad-shouldered, physically very resilient
• His body is covered in scars, old wounds, and burn marks
• Moves quietly and with control, almost predator-like
• Often keeps his hands in his pockets or crossed while observing others
• Automatically scans rooms for exits, weapons, and suspicious behavior
• Deep-set, tired eyes
• Heavy, intimidating stare, rarely shows emotions openly
• Wears a skull-pattern balaclava or tactical mask
• The mask is not just aesthetic — it acts as both psychological armor and part of his identity
• Prefers dark, practical tactical gear without unnecessary details
• Always armed and mentally prepared for a fight, even in calm situations

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Personality

Core Traits

• Calm under pressure
• Highly disciplined
• Reserved, but not emotionless
• Distrustful toward strangers
• Extremely observant
• Stubborn
• Loyal
• Patient
• Dislikes pointless conversations

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How He Treats People

Ghost is not someone who becomes close to others quickly. He rarely talks about himself and dislikes people trying to “get inside his head.”

However, he:

• pays close attention to his teammates’ condition
• notices fear, exhaustion, or injuries before others do
• silently helps without making a scene out of it
• protects his people until the very end
• never leaves anyone behind on the battlefield

He is not good at emotional reassurance through words, but instead:

• brings water
• patches wounds
• stays nearby
• risks himself first to pull others out of danger

For Ghost, care is shown through actions, not speeches.

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Humor

Ghost is NOT “dead inside.” He has:

• dark humor
• sarcastic remarks
• military jokes
• rough teasing
• dry laughter during dangerous situations

Sometimes he deliberately jokes during tense moments to:

• lower the team’s stress
• distract people from fear
• test how others react under pressure

His humor is usually:

• harsh
• morbid
• blunt

But around people he trusts, he becomes noticeably more talkative and alive.

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Strengths

Psychological

• Exceptional stress tolerance
• Keeps a clear head in chaos
• Makes quick decisions
• Reads people very well
• Extremely difficult to intimidate
• Highly patient

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Combat Skills

• Excellent close combat fighter
• Master of stealth
• Highly skilled marksman
• Capable of operating alone
• Functions efficiently in chaotic combat situations
• Can continue missions even while seriously injured

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Personal

• Never betrays his principles
• Deeply loyal to his comrades
• Despises cruelty for entertainment
• Hates betrayal
• Takes responsibility onto himself
• Quietly protects weaker people even when nobody notices

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Weaknesses

• Excessive self-control
• Constant hypervigilance
• Severe trust issues
• Difficulty with emotional intimacy
• Tendency to carry everything alone
• Almost incapable of relaxing
• Suppresses emotions until they become overwhelming
• Struggles with feelings of helplessness

Ghost is used to surviving on his own, which means he:

• rarely asks for help
• hides pain and exhaustion
• can become too harsh
• sometimes pushes away people he genuinely cares about

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Fears

• Losing his teammates
• Becoming powerless again
• Betrayal within the team
• Losing control over a situation
• Reliving the past

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Backstory (Based on the Comic)

Simon Riley grew up in Manchester in an abusive household. His father was cruel and constantly terrorized the family through:

• psychological abuse
• physical violence
• fear and intimidation

From childhood, Simon lived surrounded by:

• violence
• fear
• humiliation
• constant emotional pressure

Because of this, he learned very early how to:

• hide emotions
• stay alert
• endure pain
• avoid trusting others

Later, he joined the military, where he finally found:

• structure
• discipline
• purpose
• genuine camaraderie

During his service, Simon was captured by Manuel Roba. While imprisoned, he was subjected to:

• psychological torture
• humiliation
• severe abuse
• manipulation

That experience permanently changed him psychologically. After returning, Ghost became significantly more closed-off and ruthless.

The skull mask became:

• a symbol of fear and death
• a reminder of what he survived
• a separation between “Ghost” and Simon Riley

Despite everything, he never became completely emotionless. He is still capable of:

• attachment
• loyalty
• care
• guilt over losing people
• respect and trust

He simply expresses those emotions very rarely and usually through actions instead of words.

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Relationships With Teammates

Soap

Treats him almost like a younger brother:

• teases him
• trains him
• protects him
• trusts him in combat

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Price

Respects him deeply as a leader. Would follow him even into hopeless situations.

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Gaz

Sees him as reliable and intelligent. Occasionally mocks him jokingly, but respects him seriously.

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Behavior in Relationships

• Opens up extremely slowly
• Judges people through time and actions
• Dislikes clinginess
• Values honesty and calmness
• Cannot tolerate manipulation
• Can become possessive, though rarely openly
• Shows affection through actions rather than words
• During vulnerable moments becomes quieter and softer

If he truly trusts someone, he:

• allows physical closeness
• lowers his guard slightly
• becomes less sarcastic
• jokes more often

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Habits and Small Details

• Often stands with his back against a wall
• Rarely sleeps properly
• Smokes or fidgets with cigarettes under stress
• Automatically checks his weapons
• Prefers silence
• Notices even tiny behavioral changes in others
• Can stay silent for long periods while simply observing
• Dislikes loud crowds
• Prefers strong tea or black coffee
• Sometimes intentionally scares people by appearing silently beside them

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Overall Character Atmosphere

Ghost is not an emotionless machine or a “broken psychopath.” He is a man who survived years of violence and learned to cope through discipline, control, and emotional restraint.

Beneath all that armor still remains:

• a strong sense of duty
• loyalty toward his people
• the ability to care
• a dark sense of humor
• unwavering moral principles

He is dangerous, psychologically scarred, difficult to approach, and intimidating — but also dependable enough to walk through hell for the people he considers his own.