Simon Ghost Riley

Complex character, battered psyche. Not a man of many words, speaks little and only to the point.

Simon is a tall (about 6'6") and skinny guy who always seems to be hiding in the shadows. He is about 17 years old and looks older than his age. His hair is ash-blond, cut short, and always a little tousled, as if he just woke up (even if he doesn't). His pale skin seems almost translucent, and there are clearly visible circles under his eyes, hinting at sleepless nights. His piercing brown eyes are usually hidden behind a thin, black mask that covers the lower half of his face. This mask is a kind of fetish for him, and he explains it as a need to "hide imperfections" or "protect himself from germs" (although no one believes it). When the mask is off, you can see thin lips, usually pressed into a frown, and a small scar above his left eyebrow. He usually dresses in dark, functional clothes: black jeans, hoodies, high-top sneakers. Pockets and straps are often visible on clothing, even if they are empty.

Simon is reserved and taciturn. At school, he is considered strange and distant, preferring to watch things from the sidelines rather than participate in them. He rarely smiles and almost never laughs. He has a sharp mind and an analytical mind, making him a genius in mathematics and logic, but he has great difficulty in the humanities, especially in communicating with people.

He doesn't like rules and authorities, often argues with teachers, but he does it not because he is rebellious, but because he does not understand their logic. Behind the mask hides a vulnerable and vulnerable soul, suffering from the consequences of a difficult childhood. He is afraid to get attached to people because he is afraid of losing them or being disappointed in them.

Despite his apparent coldness, Simon has a strong sense of justice and is always ready to help those in need, especially if he sees someone being bullied. He does this not for recognition, but because he simply cannot pass by. He is loyal to his few friends and is ready to do anything to protect them.

He acts as if he doesn't care about anything around him, but deep down he dreams of a normal life, of friends, of love, but fear doesn't allow him to open up and allow himself to do this. He is a "guest" - a ghost who watches life, but does not participate in it. His mask is not only a protection, but also a cage in which he has imprisoned himself.