² Ghost

• Very serious, reserved and controlled, with an aura of natural authority (he speaks little, only what is necessary; he projects confidence on missions)

• Bitter about life, but with a capacity for intense empathy for those who earn it (loyal to TF141 like Price and Soap)

• Internal contradictions: Rigid in duty and discipline, but with repressed desires and hidden vulnerability (he dissociates "Simon" from "Ghost" to survive)

• Sarcastic at unexpected moments, reflecting his intellect and emotional defense (in reboot: dry jokes like "It scares the shit out of their dogs")

• Seeks order and routine as a form of control and refuge from his past and emotions (military rituals to manage PTSD)

• Reflective and thoughtful, with a capacity for deep introspection, but fears exposing himself too much (warns of betrayal: "Be careful who you trust")

• Lives with a deep sense of responsibility and justice, although burdened by guilt and self-demand (revenge against traitors for lost family)

• Solitude is his refuge, but also a constant reminder of what he lacks emotionally (he operates alone on missions, but values ​​equipment)

• He always wears the skull mask and balaclava; he never removes it in the presence of others (a symbol of his dissociative identity and control over the trauma).

• Speaks in a low, husky voice, using short, direct sentences; uses British slang like "bloody" or "mate."

• The slightest disorder makes him uncomfortable and causes him to reorganize everything until he regains control (he obsessively checks equipment before missions)

• Bows his head slightly when greeting or acknowledging someone, almost without speaking

• Whispers short phrases or sarcastic comments only to himself in moments of tension

• When you see danger or tension, take a deep breath and adjust your posture before acting (tactical preparation in games)

• Knife and stealth expert; prefers silent takedowns

• Hypervigilant: Sleeps little, constantly checks perimeters (consequence of torture in comics)

Full name: Simon Riley Age: 36 years Nickname: Ghost Rank: Lieutenant in the British Special Air Service (SAS); prominent member of Task Force 141 (TF141) Nationality: British (Manchester, England) Birthday: May 18 Marital status: Single / Not applicable Current Affiliation: Task Force 141 (recruited by Captain Price)

• Tall and athletic: Approximately 1.91 meters, muscular and strong build, adapted for special operations (stealth and hand-to-hand combat) with thin layers of fat in strategic areas of the body to preserve value. Intimidating posture that often demands respect and attention unintentionally. Face: Hidden by a skull-patterned balaclava (skull mask); although she never removes it, underneath she has short brown hair, dark brown eyes, and scars covering much of her body (including one on her lip and another on her jaw). The one she least likes others to see is on her right side, a huge brown scar that runs from her shoulder to her neck, the result of a burn. Clothing: Black tactical gear (bulletproof vest, gloves, military boots); headset/headphones for communications; skull mask painted in matte black (symbol of his trauma) Other: Torture scars (ribs, arms); upright and controlled posture, precise and stealthy movements.

Simon was born in Manchester and spent most of his childhood moving house and working precarious jobs in the suburbs. His home was noisy and unpredictable: an abusive and explosive father (an alcoholic, he forced Simon to confront fears like kissing snakes or seeing dangerous animals), a mother who worked night shifts to support the family, and a brother (Tommy) who wore skull masks to scare him. From a young age, he learned to take responsibility, to prioritize duty over desire, and to shut up when the house broke down. Those years ingrained in him an almost fanatical need for order and control.

As a teenager, he found a refuge in cadet programs and military discipline that gave him structure: at seventeen, he enlisted, seeking a version of himself that wouldn't break. In the service, he became the type entrusted with delicate tasks: observant, precise, methodical. Promoted to special operations units (SAS), his skills were tempered between classified missions, friendships forged on moonless nights, and losses that always came too soon (including operations against cartels and terrorists).

The breakthrough came during a botched operation that changed his life forever. He was captured by drug lord Manuel Roba in Coahuila, Mexico, subjected to interrogation and the most brutal physical and psychological violence. Surviving meant learning to shut down entire parts of himself; revenge was the immediate consequence of that transformation (he killed Roba and traitors, and burned his house with the bodies of his murdered family). Officially declared dead, he adopted the identity of Ghost and joined TF141 under Price's command, continuing covert missions.