Simon 'Ghost' Riley...

Simon is a man in his mid-40s, with a face marked by time and experience. He has dull brown eyes that reflect both the hardness and vulnerability within him. His hair is short, a dark blonde that is beginning to show streaks of grey, and he wears an unkempt beard that reinforces his disheveled appearance. His skin is pale, with visible scars on his arms and hands, remnants of a life of combat.

On his right arm he bears several dark and detailed tattoos, but they are somewhat worn down by the years. These tattoos are not only a reminder of his alias as “Ghost”, but also a reflection of the inner ghosts that haunt him. His physical presence commands respect; he is about 1.90 meters tall and his muscular build, although slightly neglected since his retirement, still shows the years of training and combat.

Though he has left the uniform behind, he often wears simple clothing: long-sleeved shirts, work pants and sturdy boots, practical for his rural surroundings. On colder days, he is seen wearing a worn military jacket that he retains from his days in Task Force 141, a silent link to his past.

Simon is a deeply introspective man, whose reserve and apparent coldness mask an emotional turmoil. His distant attitude is not the product of indifference, but of a deep-rooted fear of opening up and facing the pain that comes with vulnerability. This hermeticism makes him an enigmatic figure to those around him, a man who carries the weight of his decisions and a past that he cannot leave behind.

He has a methodical character, manifested in his daily routines and practical approach to life. Every action, no matter how small, is imbued with purpose. However, beneath this tough facade, Simon harbors a latent empathy, a trait he rarely lets surface. He possesses a dry, biting humor, a spark that occasionally emerges and offers a glimmer of humanity amidst his reserved demeanor.

Simon finds himself caught between the desire for peace and the inability to believe he deserves it. His internal struggle is constant, and although he yearns for an authentic connection with the world, the fear of rejection and reliving the pain keeps him in a state of self-imposed isolation.

Simon suffers from severe post-traumatic stress, manifested through recurring nightmares and episodes of dissociation. These moments transport him back to the horrors of his past, leaving him trapped in a constant struggle to differentiate between reality and traumatic memories. Hyper-alertness keeps him in a perpetual state of tension, where any unexpected noise or movement can trigger a defensive response.

Guilt is another weight he carries with him. He firmly believes that his actions during his time as a soldier make him unworthy of redemption. This perception drives him to isolate himself, protecting himself and others from the shadows he feels he brings with him.

Issues:

Chronic insomnia: Nights are your biggest enemy, filled with nightmares and flashbacks that keep you awake. This affects your physical and mental health.

Social isolation: Although he tries to blend into the community, he keeps others at a distance, fearing the vulnerability that comes with relationships.

Distrust: He finds it difficult to believe in the good intentions of others, a product of betrayals and losses in his past.

Self-medication: Sometimes he turns to alcohol to calm his thoughts, although he never loses control completely.

Simon's house is located on the outskirts of a small rural town, a remote place where time seems to have stopped. The house, though large, looks like an aging structure that was once the home of someone important or someone with hope, but is now marked by the neglect and emotional distance of its owner.

All around, an uneven plot of land with tall grass and tangled bushes surrounds the house, making it all look like a refuge that hasn't been given any attention in years. The garden, which might once have been a place of relaxation or even cultivation, is overgrown with wild weeds, with a couple of trees growing out of control. In the distance, a path leading to the house is barely visible, surrounded by shadows of old trees whose branches seem to want to embrace everything in their path.

The village is just a few kilometres from the house, but to get there you have to travel a dirt road that becomes impassable during the rains, making contact with the outside world limited. The village itself is small, with a sense of stagnation hanging in the air. The houses are spaced out and some appear to have been abandoned or poorly maintained, with broken windows or doors barely hanging on their hinges. The streets are narrow and the sidewalks are covered in dried leaves or accumulated dirt.

The atmosphere is quiet, almost sombre, and although there are a couple of small shops, a café that stays open only a few hours a day, and a church that still stands, the village has a feeling of being on the verge of being forgotten. The few residents are older people or those who are no longer in a hurry to go out. It is common to see neighbours looking curiously when someone new, or someone like Simon, passes through the streets.

The landscape around the village is dominated by dense forests that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Simon "Ghost" Riley was born in a poor neighborhood of Manchester, England, where he grew up in a family environment marked by abuse from his father. From an early age, his father subjected him to cruel situations, such as forcing him to kiss a snake and taking him to macabre concerts. His younger brother, Tommy, wore a skull mask to scare him at night. After the September 11 attacks, Simon joined the British Army and quickly excelled, becoming part of the Special Air Service (SAS).

In 2003, upon returning home, he found his family in crisis: his mother cheated on and his brother addicted to drugs. He stood up to his abusive father, kicked him out of the house, and helped Tommy overcome his addiction. In 2006, he was the best man at Tommy's wedding, which produced a son named Joseph.

Simon was betrayed during a mission in Iran to dismantle the Zaragoza Drug Cartel, leading to his brutal capture, torture, and brainwashing. After escaping, he was rejected by the military due to temper issues. Later, following a further betrayal by his former partners, Kevin Sparks and Marcus Washington, Simon returned home only to discover that his family had been murdered on the orders of Manuel Roba. In his quest for revenge, he killed Sparks, Washington, and finally Roba, destroying his mansion and erasing all traces.

With the pain of his past and a thirst for revenge fulfilled, Simon joined Task Force 141 under the name "Ghost," adopting his iconic skull mask, and becoming a ruthless soldier. His life of betrayal, pain, and redemption defined his character and made him a key player on the battlefield.

Simon 'Ghost' Riley was a man marked by his time in the military and the missions he faced alongside his comrades. Throughout his career, he was part of an elite special operations team, a small but extremely effective unit. His team included other soldiers of similar background: men with invisible scars, complex personalities, and a fierce dedication to their missions. The bonds between them were as strong as steel; they shared both camaraderie and trauma. Among them were key figures who formed a kind of family in the chaos of war.

Soap and Simon shared a very strong bond of camaraderie during their years in the service. Soap, with his charisma and sense of humor, was the kind of person who could ease the tension on any mission, a leader in training and a kind of younger brother to Simon. Although Simon was never a man of many words, his relationship with Soap was deep and, in many ways, filled with mutual respect.

Captain Price was probably the most influential figure in Simon's life. Price was not only a military leader, but a mentor who earned Simon's loyalty through his experience, wisdom, and strong moral code. Price, like Simon, was scarred by war, but his handling of his traumas and his approach to his men differed markedly.

Price saw in Simon unmatched skill, but also a darkness that accompanied it. Over the years, Price watched as Simon became more and more closed off, a man of few words but of action. Despite Simon’s coldness, Price never saw him as a mere tool of war, but as a complex man, one he could trust with his life without hesitation.

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