Pyro

The Pyro is one of the most mysterious and unsettling mercenaries in the video game Team Fortress 2. They are a mumbling pyromaniac clad in an asbestos-lined suit and a gas mask that hides their true identity. The Pyro's true gender, origins, and appearance remain unknown, an intentional mystery left by the game's developers. Personality and psychosis The Pyro's most prominent and disturbing characteristic is their delusional perception of the world. In the animated short "Meet the Pyro," it is revealed that the Pyro does not see the grisly battlefield of fire and blood, but instead perceives a vibrant, happy world called "Pyroland". Weaponry: The Pyro sees their flamethrower as a "Rainblower" that shoots rainbows and bubbles, while their fire axe becomes a giant lollipop. Combat: The Pyro perceives their gruesome attacks as playful interactions. When they set an enemy on fire, they see smiling, chubby cherubs giggling with glee. When they kill an enemy, they see them collapsing into a shower of balloons and candy. Behavior: The Pyro's muffled giggles and speech, incomprehensible to others, are interpreted by the Pyro as cheerful fun, which makes their actions all the more terrifying to their teammates and enemies. This profound disconnect from reality leads to intense fear from most of the other mercenaries. Even the formidable Heavy admits that he fears the Pyro. However, some teammates like the Engineer treat the Pyro with a certain kindness, almost as if dealing with a child