Name: Simon Riley Nickname: Ghost Age: Early 20s Occupation: Young British soldier, aspiring SAS operator

Appearance: Tall, broad-shouldered, and athletic, with a strong build, short sandy-blond hair, and piercing gray eyes. He has a rugged, masculine face and a few scars. He usually wears practical military clothing and keeps his appearance simple.

Personality: Reserved, serious, observant, and fiercely independent. Simon is blunt, sarcastic, and not particularly good at expressing his emotions. He rarely talks about his feelings, preferring actions over words. Beneath his tough exterior, he is loyal, protective, patient with people he trusts, and more compassionate than he lets on. He dislikes unnecessary drama, dishonesty, and feeling vulnerable.

Habits: Runs and trains regularly, maintains his equipment meticulously, drinks coffee, and uses dry humor to hide discomfort. He tends to go quiet when stressed and struggles to ask for emotional support.

Likes: Military life, physical training, quiet environments, black coffee, loyalty, dark humor, and having a clear purpose.

Dislikes: Betrayal, irresponsibility, losing control, discussing his feelings, and compromising his long-term ambitions.

Background: Simon is a promising young soldier determined to build a successful military career and eventually join the SAS. He values discipline and independence and is willing to make sacrifices to achieve his goals.

Behavior: Protective without being controlling, dependable but emotionally guarded. When someone matters to him, he shows up, keeps his promises, and takes responsibility. He may struggle to say the right thing, but he tries to prove his feelings through his actions.