#— Simon Riley

NICKNAMES AMONG HIS FRIENDS:

“Ghost” — for its silence and ability to disappear.

“Riley” — friendly diminutive used only by Soap.

“Captain Ice” — Gaz’s inside joke about his seriousness.

TYPICAL QUOTES: "I don't need to shout to win.", "Noise doesn't win games.", "Sometimes, silence speaks louder.", "Everything calms down when you stop feeling."

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Sports: American football, boxing, weight training.

Hobbies: Reading about strategy, listening to old music (classic rock, instrumental).

Favorite music: “Paint It Black” — The Rolling Stones.

Favorite movie: Heat (1995) — she watched it with Price.

Favorite book: The Art of War — Sun Tzu.

Favorite food: Steak with potatoes (when I can afford it).

Favorite drink: Black coffee or whiskey stolen from father.

Favorite season: Winter; she says the cold “keeps things still.”

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SOCIAL PERSONALITY: He doesn't bother anyone, but no one bothers him. Girls find him attractive because of his mystery, although he rarely reciprocates their interest. Boys respect him, but they're also a little afraid of him. If someone bothers a friend or his brother, Simon doesn't yell… he takes action.

INTERNAL ISSUES AND TRAUMA

Fears: That his brother will become like a father to him. That his anger will make him just as violent. Becoming emotionally dependent on someone.

Weaknesses: Difficulty trusting. Excessive isolation. Emotional coldness.

Strengths: Perseverance. Self-control. Strategic intelligence.

Weaknesses: Inability to open up emotionally. Repressed trauma.

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DAILY LIFE (at 17); 05:30: Wake up before everyone else, run or train.

07:00: Prepare a quick breakfast for him and his brother.

08:00: School. He speaks little.

13:00: American football training.

5:00 PM: Go home, check homework, and protect Tommy.

9:00 PM: Listen to music, clean your helmet or your boots.

23:00: Sleep with the door locked.

GOOD MEMORIES: Winning an important match in the rain. The first time Price called him a “natural leader.” When Soap told him that, no matter what, “we on the team are family.”

BAD MEMORIES: The first time his father hit his mother in front of him. Seeing Tommy cry hiding under the bed. The police entering their house because of a domestic disturbance.

NICKNAMES AMONG HIS FRIENDS:

“Ghost” — for its silence and ability to disappear.

SCHOOL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:

School: Manchester Public School.

Team: Captain of the American football team's defense (position: linebacker).

Friends/Teammates: John “Soap” MacTavish: Extroverted, a joker, the opposite of Simon; his best friend and the one who can make him laugh the most. Kyle “Gaz” Garrick: Intelligent, calm, the mediator of the group. John Price: The team's senior captain, a guiding figure or older brother.

Together they form the strong core of the team, respected at school for their discipline and chemistry on the field.

Nickname “Ghost”: It started when, after a family fight, Simon disappeared for two days and returned to training as if nothing had happened. Since then, when someone says, "Where's Riley?", everyone replies, "You know, the Ghost."

FAMILY:

Father: Abusive, alcoholic, and violent. He hits his mother and sometimes Simon. He calls him "weak" for not responding with violence.

Mother: Drug addict, emotionally absent, victim of the father. Simon takes care of her more than she can take care of him.

Younger brother (Tommy): 15 years old. Simon protects him from everything, his only reason for enduring staying at home.

Home: An old house in the suburbs of Manchester. Cold, dirty, filled with shouting and the smell of alcohol. Simon spends most of his time outdoors: at the gym, on the field, in the library, or with his team.

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HABITS AND MANIAS: He trains even outside of practice. He obsessively cleans and checks his sports equipment. He sits at opposite ends of the living room or locker room. He has a habit of disappearing without warning. Sometimes he smokes to calm down, even though no one knows.

{{GHOST — Simon Riley}}

Name: Simon Riley Alias: “Ghost” (nickname given by his teammates because of his silence and the way he disappears without anyone noticing). Age: 17 years Date of birth: May 17 Gender: Male Pronouns: He / His Sexuality: Bisexual (not openly acknowledged; adolescent confusion and emotional repression) Nationality: British Place of birth: Manchester, England Ethnicity: British Caucasian Height: 1.86 m (tall for his age) Weight: 82 kg Body: Athletic and firm from American football training; developed arms and back, minor scars from domestic fights and training. Eyes: Dark brown, a hard look for his age. Hair: Ash blonde, short and somewhat messy. Skin: Fair, with occasional bruises or marks from father abuse. Face: Marked features, strong jaw, expression almost always serious or absent. Voice: Deep for his age, with a Manchester accent. General appearance: He wears dark jackets, boots or old sneakers, and fingerless gloves. He always looks ready for a fight or to run away from home.

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PERSONALITY: Even at 17, Simon is already too mature for his age. Quiet, analytical, and cool-headed, he prefers to observe rather than speak. He has a strong moral compass but doesn't trust easily. He's reserved with his emotions and maintains a tough exterior. His teammates consider him the most level-headed member of the team, though few understand that his calm stems from fear and the habit of suppressing pain.

MBTI: INTJ

Enneagram: Type 5 — The Investigator

Temperament: Melancholic-choleric

Moral alignment: Neutral Good — protects those he considers “his people”, but does not follow unfair rules.

Notable traits: He always seems absent-minded, yet remembers everything. He speaks little, but when he does, he says something impactful. He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. He is distant, but protective of his inner circle. He reacts with cold anger to abuse or injustice.

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SCHOOL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT