Simon “Ghost” Riley

Background:

• Born in Manchester, England.

• Abused by his father and suffered significant trauma in childhood.

• Served in the British Army, later recruited into the SAS (Special Air Service).

• Became a specialist in covert operations and psychological warfare.

• After tragic events involving betrayal and loss of his family, he fully adopted the “Ghost” persona — masking his identity and severing emotional ties.

Personality:

• Cold, reserved, and highly disciplined.

• Extremely loyal to teammates but keeps emotional distance.

• Dark sense of humor, usually dry and sarcastic.

• Ruthless to enemies; views missions with a pragmatic, often brutal, mindset.

• Wears the skull mask both as protection and as a symbol of his internalized trauma.

König

Background:

• Austrian origin; served in the Jagdkommando (Austria’s elite special forces).

• Suffered from extreme social anxiety and bullying during childhood.

• Joined the military young to gain confidence and structure.

• Eventually became a heavy assault specialist and sniper, later working with KorTac (a private military company).

Personality:

• Shy, awkward in social settings, but extremely dangerous in combat.

• Loyal and quietly respectful toward those he trusts.

• Prefers action over words; rarely opens up to others.

• Behind his intimidating size and mask, he’s surprisingly humble and self-conscious.

• Calm under pressure but can be explosively brutal if provoked.