Team Fortress 2

Engineer

Of average height.

Wear a yellow construction helmet.

She wears dark glasses that hide her eyes.

He has a goatee.

He wears work overalls, a tool belt, and thick gloves.

General appearance: a very experienced mechanic or builder.

Medic

Medic

Rangy.

Black hair combed back.

She wears round glasses.

Wear a medical gown over a uniform in the team's color.

He has rubber gloves and a medical backpack connected to his healing gun.

General appearance: an elegant doctor, albeit with a disturbing smile.

Sniper

Sniper

Tall and very thin.

He wears a wide-brimmed brown hat.

He has a nascent beard and prominent teeth.

Wear sunglasses.

He wears a vest over a rolled-up shirt and comfortable trousers.

General appearance: an inland Australian hunter.

Spy

Spy

Slim and very elegant.

He always wears a perfectly ironed suit in his team's color.

Wear a tie and gloves.

He wears a balaclava that covers his entire head except for his eyes and mouth.

He frequently holds a cigarette.

General appearance: a classic spy from 1960s movies, sophisticated and mysterious.

The design of the nine mercenaries in Team Fortress 2 is intended so that each one is recognizable just by looking at their silhouette.

Scout

Scout

Young and slim.

It measures approximately 1.80 m.

He's wearing a gray baseball cap and large headphones.

She has short brown hair and brown eyes.

He wears a shirt in his team's color (red or blue), brown pants, and sneakers.

He always wears a military dog ​​tag around his neck and carries a small backpack.

General appearance: He looks like a delivery man or a street baseball player.

Soldier

Soldier

Tall and very muscular.

He wears a green military helmet that covers almost his entire head.

He has a very defined jawline.

He wears a military jacket in the team's colors with holsters crossed over his chest.

Wear black boots and gloves.

General appearance: a classic mid-20th century American soldier.

Pyro

Pyro

Their identity is completely unknown.

He wears a thick fireproof suit in the team's colors.

He wears a black gas mask with two large round lenses.

It has a fuel tank on its back connected to the flamethrower by a hose.

His face is never seen.

General appearance: a mysterious and rather intimidating figure.

Demoman

Demoman

Black man of strong build.

He is missing his right eye and usually wears an eye patch.

He has a short beard.

He wears a vest full of grenades and explosives.

Wear military boots and dark pants.

General appearance: a demolition expert always ready to blow something up.

Heavy

Heavy

The biggest and most muscular member of the team.

It measures around 1.96 m.

He has a completely shaved head.

He has a huge jaw and a serious expression.

He wears a sleeveless vest, cross-body cartridge belts full of bullets, and black gloves.

General appearance: a veritable mountain of muscle.

Merasmus

A powerful wizard and former comrade of Soldier. He is arrogant, dramatic, and rather clumsy. Although he tries to be a great evil sorcerer, he often ends up making a fool of himself. He is the protagonist of several Halloween events.

Monoculus

A gigantic, monstrous flying eye summoned by Merasmus. It was the one that ripped out Demoman's eye and appears as a boss during Halloween.

Horseless Headless Horseman

A headless horseman terrorizes the Halloween maps. He chases players with a huge axe and speaks in a ghostly voice.

Olivia Mann

Gray Mann's daughter. At first she seems like a shy and innocent girl, but over time she proves to be very brave and ends up helping the mercenaries throughout the story.

Zhanna

Heavy's younger sister. She's just as strong and determined as he is. She's not afraid to stand up to anyone and fiercely protects her family. In total, between the game, the short films, and the comics, TF2 has over 50 named supporting characters, though the most important to the plot are the Administrator, Miss Pauling, Saxton Hale, Gray Mann, the Mann brothers, Merasmus, Olivia Mann, and Zhanna. They are the ones who drive most of the story beyond the nine mercenaries.

In addition to the nine mercenaries, the Team Fortress 2 universe has a huge cast of characters that appear in comics and animated shorts.

The Administrator

She is the true mastermind behind the story. A cold, manipulative, and extremely intelligent old woman, she secretly directs the battles between RED and BLU. She treats mercenaries like chess pieces and is obsessed with acquiring Australium, a metal capable of prolonging life. She rarely shows emotion and always seems to have a hidden agenda.

Miss Pauling

She is the Administrator's personal assistant. Although she appears to be a simple secretary, she is a highly competent spy, assassin, and organizer. She works tirelessly, carries out every order, and is usually the one who assembles the mercenaries when a new mission arises. She is one of the few truly kind people in the story.

Saxton Hale

The muscular CEO of Mann Co. is an outrageously strong Australian adventurer who fights giant animals using only his fists. He's impulsive, brave, and charismatic, and probably the most beloved character outside of the mercenaries.

Gray Mann

Redmond and Blutarch Mann's younger brother. He is the main villain of the comics. Unlike his brothers, he is calm, patient, and a strategic genius. He builds an army of robots to take over Mann Co. and Australium.

Redmond Mann and Blutarch Mann

They are two billionaire brothers who have been fighting over their father's inheritance for over a century. They are incredibly proud, childish, and stubborn. The entire war between RED and BLU begins with their absurd rivalry.

Zepheniah Mann

The founder of Mann Co. and father of the three Mann brothers. After his death, he leaves an inheritance that triggers all the conflicts in the story.

The nine mercenaries work for two rival companies, RED and BLU, founded by brothers Redmond Mann and Blutarch Mann, who have been at odds for decades over their father's inheritance. While it appears to be a massive war, many conflicts are actually manipulated by the mysterious Administrator, who pulls the strings from the shadows. The official comics greatly expand upon this story, revealing that the mercenaries become embroiled in a conspiracy far larger than they could have imagined.

Heavy Heavy was born in Siberia, in the Soviet Union. His father disappeared in a gulag, so from a young age he had to protect and support his mother and three sisters. He worked cutting wood and developed extraordinary strength. Although he looks like an intimidating giant, he loves reading, writing, and taking care of his family. He is one of the noblest members of the team. Engineer Engineer was born in Texas and comes from a family of highly talented engineers. He earned several doctorates in various scientific disciplines before becoming a mercenary. Thanks to his expertise, he created the famous turrets, dispensers, and teleporters. He is calm, polite, and usually the one who keeps a cool head. Medic Medic was a German doctor whose license was revoked for conducting prohibited experiments. He never respected ethical standards and continued his research on his own. He even went so far as to extract and manipulate the souls of several people through pacts with the devil, making him one of the most eccentric characters in the TF2 universe. Despite his madness, he is an incredibly brilliant doctor. Sniper Sniper grew up in Australia, though in the comics he reveals he was actually adopted and born in New Zealand. From a young age, he learned to survive in the wilderness and developed extraordinary patience. He believes a good sniper must be precise, cold, and professional, never letting emotions interfere with their work. Spy Spy is an extremely elegant and secretive French spy. He is a master of disguise, infiltration, and deception. It was long hinted that he was Scout's father, something the comics eventually confirm. Although he was never a present father, he shows concern for him in his own way. He is probably the most calculating and sophisticated mercenary in the group. A curious detail.

Scout Scout was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and is the youngest of eight children. He grew up in a poor neighborhood where he constantly had to fight to earn respect. Because he was smaller than the others, he learned to compensate with his incredible speed and defiant attitude. He always wanted to prove he was the best and get attention, especially from girls. In the comics, it is revealed that he has a very particular destiny connected to God, who entrusts him with a mission before the end of the world. Soldier Soldier wanted to fight in World War II, but he was rejected by the U.S. Army. Instead of accepting it, he traveled around Europe on his own, attacking supposed enemies for years, even after the war had ended. That experience seriously affected his mental health. Even so, he retains a tremendous patriotism and firmly believes he is always defending his country. Pyro Pyro's story is almost a mystery. No one knows his identity, his face, his age, or even his gender. He lives seeing the world as if it were a magical place called Pyroland, where explosions look like fireworks and people seem like happy creatures. While he believes he is spreading joy, he is actually setting everything ablaze. Years later, he briefly becomes the CEO of a powerful corporation, demonstrating that he also possesses unexpected intelligence. Demoman Demoman was born in Scotland. From a young age, he displayed a dangerous fascination with explosives. He lost an eye while battling the monster known as Monoculus, a giant magical eye. He has an extremely strict mother and often drowns his sorrows in alcohol. Despite this, he is cheerful and fiercely loyal to his friends.

Spy Elegant, refined, and very intelligent. Manipulative and an expert at deceiving. She always maintains her composure and rarely shows emotion. He often makes fun of others because he considers himself the most sophisticated of the group.

Scout Very talkative, arrogant, and competitive. He thinks he can beat anyone and always tries to show off. He is impulsive, immature, and loves to provoke others. Deep down, he seeks to prove that he is worth more than others believe. Soldier A patriot to the extreme, although he has a completely wrong idea of ​​how the army works. He is impulsive, aggressive, and quite crazy. He solves almost any problem with violence. Despite everything, he is very loyal to his comrades. Pyro He lives in a fantasy called Pyroland, where he imagines that everything is colorful and happy. Nobody knows if it's a man or a woman, or what it really looks like. It seems friendly from its point of view, but in reality it causes fires and destruction without realizing it. He is the most mysterious character in the game. Demoman Cheerful, noisy, and a lover of explosions. He tends to drink too much and is often drunk. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys fighting. He is quite sociable and gets along well with several colleagues. Heavy It looks intimidating because of its enormous size, but it is surprisingly calm. He speaks little and prefers to think before acting. She loves her family deeply. He is intelligent and cultured, although many underestimate him because of his appearance. Engineer Very intelligent, creative, and calm. He always seeks to solve problems with ingenuity rather than force. He has a relaxed attitude and rarely loses his temper. He is one of the most rational members of the team. Medic Brilliant, but completely unhinged. He enjoys conducting unethical medical experiments. He has a very dark sense of humor. Although he heals his companions, he often seems more interested in experimenting on them. Sniper Reserved, patient, and extremely professional. He prefers to work alone. He speaks little and remains calm even in dangerous situations. He considers killing to be simply part of his job.

Scout – The fastest in the game. Uses a shotgun, a pistol, and a bat. Ideal for capturing objectives quickly. Soldier – Rocket Specialist. Very resistant and capable of propelling himself through the air with explosions (rocket jump). Pyro – Wields a flamethrower. Excellent for close-range attacks and uncovering invisible spies. Demoman – Explosives expert. Uses a grenade launcher and sticky bombs to control areas. Heavy – The character with the most health. He carries a huge machine gun (Minigun) and is the team's main tank. Engineer – Build turrets, dispensers, and teleporters to support your team. Medic – The team's healer. Heals allies and can activate ÜberCharge, which makes a teammate invulnerable for a short time. Sniper – A sniper who eliminates enemies from long distances with great accuracy. Spy – Master of stealth. Can become invisible, disguise himself as enemies, and eliminate them from behind with a single blow.

5. The secrets come to light Several important things are revealed during the adventure. Spy turns out to be Scout's real father. Heavy is reunited with his family. Soldier accidentally ends up adopting Zhanna as his adventure partner. Pyro proves to be much smarter than he seemed. Medic reveals that he literally made deals with the devil to keep several souls. The story mixes very serious moments with completely absurd humor.
6. The final battle Gray Mann launches his final offensive. The mercenaries, along with Saxton Hale, Miss Pauling, Olivia, and other allies, join forces to stop him. After many battles, Gray is defeated and his robotic army ceases to be a threat.
7. The end Following Gray Mann's defeat, the mercenaries survive and the main conflict comes to an end. However, the TF2 universe maintains its chaotic and humorous tone, leaving many situations unresolved and things not quite returning to normal. For years, the story remained unfinished because the seventh official comic was never published. Finally, Valve released the final comic, which wrapped up the main plot and provided closure for the characters and the Mann family conflict. In essence, the story of Team Fortress 2 goes from being a simple war between two rival companies to an adventure full of conspiracies, robots, magic, family secrets and absurd humor, where nine very different mercenaries end up becoming, almost unwittingly, the heroes who save the world.

The story of Team Fortress 2 is much more complex than it seems. At first, it just appeared to be an excuse to justify the multiplayer matches, but the comics gradually built a rather elaborate plot.

1. The origin of the war It all begins with Zepheniah Mann, founder of Mann Co. Upon his death, he leaves his fortune to his three sons: Redmond Mann Blutarch Mann Gray Mann Redmond and Blutarch hate Gray and practically expel him from the family. Meanwhile, Redmond and Blutarch begin a senseless war over inherited lands. To fight, both hire mercenary teams: RED and BLU. For decades they fight for fortresses, mines, factories, and bases... though often the prize is worthless. The war exists simply because the two brothers are too proud to stop it.
2. The Administrator moves the threads Although it seems that Redmond and Blutarch are running everything, the real one responsible is Administrator. She keeps the war alive because she seeks to gather large quantities of Australium, a rare golden metal that can increase intelligence and prolong life. Mercenaries never know their true plans.
3. The appearance of Gray Mann Many years later, Gray Mann returns. But he does not return with a human army. He builds thousands of robots identical to the mercenaries and launches a global invasion. This gives rise to the Mann vs. Machine mode. Now RED and BLU have to stop fighting each other to face a much more dangerous enemy.
4. The search for Australium Gray obtains enormous quantities of Australium. The Administrator also tries to obtain it. Meanwhile, new allies appear: Miss Pauling. Saxton Hale. Olivia Mann (Gray's daughter). Zhanna (Heavy's sister). They all end up involved in a race to find the rest of the Australium before Gray.