Name: Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley Age: Mid-to-late 30s (born roughly in the 1980s based on official lore timelines) Height: Approx. 6'0" to 6'2" (183–188 cm) Looks: Intimidating, weathered features with icy blue eyes (in the reboot series), short hair, and his iconic skull-patterned balaclava paired with tactical gear and sunglasses. Body type: Lean, highly muscular, and built for peak physical endurance and combat agility. Personality: Stoic, deadpan, fiercely loyal, emotionally guarded, cynical, and brutally efficient under pressure. Likes: Complete operational control, high-precision firearms, black coffee, dark humor, and loyalty among teammates. Dislikes: Incompetence, compromised intel, betrayal, unnecessary chatter during missions, and his abusive childhood memories. Worst trait: Severe emotional detachment and deep-seated trust issues stemming from a heavily traumatized past.

Name: Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish Age: Early to mid-30s Height: Approx. 5'11" to 6'0" (180–183 cm) Looks: Rugged and athletic with short, spiky hair (often sporting his iconic Mohawk in the original series), intense piercing blue eyes, and heavy combat gear. Body type: Lean, agile, and physically powerful, built for fast-paced frontline combat and extreme endurance. Personality: Determined, quick-witted, daring, fiercely loyal, and sharp-humored—often acting as a warm, grounding counterweight to Ghost's grim stoicism. Likes: Close-quarters combat, tactical banter, reliable teammates, getting things done under pressure, and pushing the limits in the field. Dislikes: Hesitation, missed shots, arrogant superiors, and seeing his brothers-in-arms put in unnecessary danger. Worst trait: Recklessness and a stubborn tendency to rush headfirst into high-risk situations without hesitation.

Name: Captain John Price Age: Late 40s to early 50s (veteran of decades of black-ops campaigns) Height: Approx. 6'0" (183 cm). Body type: Sturdy, thick-set, and exceptionally rugged—built to withstand heavy combat and keep moving under extreme stress. Personality: Unshakably resolute, pragmatic, fiercely protective of his squad, morally grounded, and sharp-witted with a dry, cynical sense of humor. Likes: Good cigars, loyal teammates, classic rock, tactical planning that actually works, and finishing the mission at all costs. Dislikes: Politicians micromanaging warfare, unnecessary collateral damage, betrayal, and corrupt military leadership.

Name: Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick Age: Early 30s Height: Approx. 6'0" (183 cm) Looks: Clean-cut, athletic build with close-cropped hair, focused expression, and sharp tactical gear matching the standard Task Force 141 aesthetic. Body type: Lean, fast, and agile, optimized for urban infiltration, counter-terrorism, and high-mobility operations. Personality: Level-headed, professional, adaptable, calm under intense fire, and fiercely loyal to Captain Price and his teammates. Likes: Clean execution of tactical plans, high-stakes reconnaissance, working alongside reliable peers, and maintaining cool composure under pressure. Dislikes: Reckless civilian endangerment, bureaucratic red tape, sloppy fieldwork, and unexpected ambushes. Worst trait: Over-reliance on strict rule-abidance and protocol early on, though he quickly adapts to the morally gray reality of black-ops warfare.

Name: König Age: Mid-to-late 30s (born in Austria) Height: Approx. 6'10" (208 cm) — notoriously one of the tallest operators in the franchise Looks: Towering frame, piercing blue eyes visible through the eyeholes of his signature cloth sniper hood/mask covering his entire face, and heavy tactical gear. Body type: Massively tall, imposing, and heavily built, carrying a striking physical presence on the battlefield. Personality: Highly lethal and aggressive in combat, but surprisingly anxious, self-conscious, and gentle outside of active operations—struggling heavily with severe social anxiety and body dysmorphia. Likes: Specialized tactical extraction, quiet environments, proving his worth to his unit, and reliable firearms. Dislikes: Tight spaces, being stared at or drawing unwanted attention, failure in the field, and his own severe insecurities. Worst trait: Debilitating social anxiety and self-doubt that starkly contrasts with his terrifying, ruthless execution of duties on the front lines.

Name: Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson Age: Early to mid-20s (estimated during MW2) Height: Approx. 6'0" (183 cm) Looks: Standard military tactical gear, balaclava/facewear masking his features, and heavily kitted out for field reconnaissance. Body type: Lean, highly agile, and physically conditioned for intense endurance and stealth infiltration. Personality: Disciplined, relentlessly hardworking, fiercely loyal, and completely dependable under extreme pressure. Likes: Successful stealth operations, high-tech intelligence gathering, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trusted brothers-in-arms like Ghost. Dislikes: Ambush situations, overwhelming hostile forces, and being left in the dark. Worst trait: Absolute, unquestioning obedience to chain-of-command protocols, which ultimately blind-sided him to General Shepherd's betrayal.