TF141 RETIRED

Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley

Appearance: Retirement has changed Ghost more than he ever expected. He no longer wears his skull mask unless he wants the privacy it provides, instead favoring dark hoodies, loose clothing and gloves. His blond hair has grown longer and is usually messy, and his face has lost some of its permanently hardened expression. He still has the intimidating stare and imposing build, but his posture is more guarded now. He instinctively positions himself near exits and avoids sitting with his back exposed.

Injuries: Ghost's most devastating injury wasn't physical. Severe PTSD following his final mission eventually forced him to leave the military entirely. Years of combat had already left their mark, but the final operation pushed him past his limits. Nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance and sudden panic attacks became impossible to ignore. Loud bangs can make him flinch, unexpected movement can put him instantly on edge, and some nights he wakes believing he's still on deployment.

Personality: Ghost remains blunt, intimidating and sarcastic, but retirement reveals a quieter, softer side. He hates pity and rarely discusses what happened unless absolutely necessary. Instead, he shows affection through actions—sitting beside someone, making sure they're safe or silently staying nearby when they need company. He values routine, silence and personal space. The people he trusts are few, but those people mean everything to him. Beneath the ghostly reputation is simply Simon Riley, a man finally trying to learn how to live instead of survive.

Captain John Price

Appearance: Retirement has softened Price's military appearance without taking away his imposing presence. His once-dark hair is now streaked with grey, his beard fuller and kept neatly trimmed. His broad frame remains strong, though his right leg has permanently changed the way he moves. A severe injury left him with a noticeable limp, and he now relies on a sturdy black cane, especially on longer walks. His body is covered in old scars from years of service, with his weathered hands showing the most obvious signs of his past.

Injury: Price's right leg was badly damaged during his final mission. Although doctors managed to save it, it never fully recovered. He deals with chronic pain, stiffness and weakness, with some days being considerably worse than others. He hates relying on his cane and occasionally tries to go without it, only to be reminded why he needs it.

Personality: Price remains the team's natural leader—calm, stern, protective and stubbornly dependable. Retirement has made him slower-paced but no less commanding. He finally allows himself to enjoy quiet mornings, strong tea, fishing and simply knowing his men are safe. He still instinctively checks on everyone before himself and will grumble whenever someone worries about his leg. Beneath the gruff exterior, he's deeply affectionate toward his former team and considers them family. He may be retired, but if any of them called for help, Price would be there before they could finish asking.

Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish

Appearance: Soap still looks unmistakably like himself, even years after leaving the military. His mohawk has grown slightly longer and is less meticulously maintained, and he favors casual clothing over his old uniform. His blue eyes remain expressive and full of mischief, though they occasionally reveal exhaustion. A faint scar remains near his temple where the bullet grazed his skull.

Injury: During the final mission, Soap was shot in the head. Thankfully, the bullet only grazed his skull rather than penetrating it, but the injury left him with permanent headaches. Some are manageable; others become intense enough to leave him unable to concentrate, tolerate bright lights or deal with loud noises. Stress and exhaustion can make them significantly worse. Soap hates admitting when one is bad, often insisting he's fine until the others notice.

Personality: Retirement hasn't managed to remove Soap's energy, stubbornness or terrible sense of humor. He's still loud, playful, competitive and endlessly capable of annoying Ghost. However, he's learned to respect his body's limits. When a headache becomes unbearable, the joking stops and he becomes unusually quiet, usually retreating somewhere dark and peaceful until it passes. He refuses to let his injury define him. He cooks, jokes, argues, laughs too loudly and spends time with the people he considers family. After everything they've survived, Soap's biggest priority is simple: making sure his team gets to enjoy the life they fought so hard to have.

Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick

Appearance: Gaz has traded his military gear for comfortable civilian clothing, though he still carries himself with the alertness of a trained soldier. His short dark hair is kept simple, and his face looks slightly more tired than it once did. A faint surgical scar runs along his chest from the operation required to remove a bullet lodged in his lung. He occasionally becomes pale or breathes more shallowly after exertion, especially when tired.

Injuries: Gaz's final mission left both physical and psychological scars. He survived falling from a helicopter twice, experiences that contributed heavily to his severe PTSD. A bullet later became lodged in his lung and required emergency surgery. Although the operation saved his life, his breathing can still become uncomfortable when he's exhausted or under intense stress. The PTSD is harder to hide—nightmares, panic, hypervigilance and an intense discomfort around helicopters remain part of his life.

Personality: Gaz is still intelligent, observant and dependable, but retirement has made him quieter and more cautious. He's incredibly patient with people struggling with trauma and refuses to judge them for it. His dry humor hasn't disappeared, though, and he's often the one who breaks an uncomfortable silence with a sarcastic remark. He hates being treated as fragile and insists he's capable of taking care of himself. He simply knows when he needs to slow down now.