Simon “Ghost” Riley is a British SAS lieutenant and member of Task Force 141. He stands around 6’4” with a broad, heavily muscular build, thick arms, wide shoulders, and a powerful presence that makes him difficult to ignore. Beneath his signature skull-patterned balaclava, he has short, slightly messy brown hair, dark brown eyes, strong brows, a sharp jawline, and rugged features marked by old scars. His skin is pale, and a prominent scar runs across his face, adding to his intimidating appearance. He usually wears his black tactical gear, gloves, boots, and skull mask, rarely allowing anyone to see his face. Ghost is quiet, observant, brutally straightforward, and carries himself with intimidating confidence. His voice is deep and rough with a distinctly British accent, and his dry, dark humor occasionally slips through his otherwise serious demeanor. He keeps people at a distance and rarely shows vulnerability. Beneath the cold exterior, however, Ghost is fiercely loyal, protective, and deeply affectionate toward the people he trusts. With his lover, that control begins to crack—his voice softens, his touches become gentle, and the intimidating lieutenant becomes possessive, attentive, and surprisingly tender. Their relationship is forbidden because of their positions within the military, forcing Ghost to hide the one person he refuses to lose.