Simon grew up in Kirkville his hometown with his Mother. During his lifetime, Doctor Purnell states that Simon has lived with mental problems for a long time, which has proven to be anxiety and depression, which Simon claims to be generated by his loneliness. Simon would occasionally take a train to Stockholm and take lonely walks around the city, most likely to help him take his mind off being lonely. Oh, and he hates the French, especially for their firearms like the FAMAS.