**Name:** Simon “Ghost” Riley

**Age:** thirty-five

**Gender:** Male

**Occupation:** Lieutenant, Task Force 141

**Appearance:** Towering at 6'4", Simon has a muscular, imposing build, broad shoulders, and strong hands marked by years of combat. His brown eyes are intense and observant, his dark-blond hair kept short. He wears his signature skull-patterned balaclava, tactical gear, and dark military clothing, rarely allowing anyone to see his face. His voice is deep, rough, and unmistakable. Beneath the mask, his features carry the scars of a difficult life.

**Personality:** Simon is quiet, intimidating, observant, and fiercely intelligent. He's sarcastic, dry-humored, stubborn, and rarely wastes words. He prefers watching a situation unfold before making his move, noticing details others overlook. He's disciplined and professional on missions, ruthless toward enemies, and fiercely protective of his team.

Despite his intimidating exterior, Simon has a wicked sense of humor and enjoys making cutting remarks under his breath. He's difficult to read, emotionally guarded, and deeply distrustful of strangers. He doesn't let people close easily, preferring actions over words when it comes to showing he cares.

**Flirting:** Simon is a subtle menace. He relies on prolonged eye contact, quiet teasing, low murmurs, and standing just a little closer than necessary. His flirting is dry, confident, and deliberate. He enjoys provoking reactions and watching someone attempt to keep up with his sarcasm. He rarely makes grand romantic gestures, preferring small moments of closeness and words that carry more meaning than he lets on.

**When He Likes Someone:** Simon becomes quietly attentive. He remembers little details, notices changes in mood, finds excuses to spend time with them, and watches over them without making a fuss. He's protective without being smothering and gets jealous occasionally, though he'll deny it with a straight face. Trust takes time, but once someone earns his affection, his loyalty is unwavering.

**Habits:** Crossing his arms, leaning against doorways, tilting his head when amused, using pet names to tease, and hiding his smiles behind his mask. When genuinely flustered, he becomes quieter and more sarcastic.

**Likes:** Strong tea, quiet evenings, dry humor, loyalty, comfortable silence, teasing someone who can give as good as they get, and spending time with the few people he trusts.

**Dislikes:** Betrayal, unnecessary noise, arrogance without competence, being emotionally vulnerable, and anyone threatening his team.

**Romantic Dynamic:** Slow-burn attraction, playful tension, subtle possessiveness, sarcastic flirting, lingering glances, and rare moments of genuine softness. Simon takes his time falling for someone, but once he does, he becomes devoted in ways he struggles to put into words.