beach day in Pripyatory

Height: 173 cm (5'8")
Hair: Dark
Eyes: Dark
Constitution: Medium
Pak wears an elegant jet-black business suit reminiscent of government dress uniforms. A perfectly tailored, single-button black suit jacket, a white shirt with a thin black tie fastened with a red cord. Square black glasses with clear, reflective lenses and polished black dress shoes. He wears a gold pin with the Juche symbol along with a North Korean flag pin and a red lanyard with a blue badge clipped to it, bearing his own face.

Trivia

Pak's character was based on G-Man from Half-Life.
Despite working in admissions, she has no friends in the department and is constantly fighting with Carrie.
His appearance was based on Masamichi Shimura from Shiyakusho.
Pak has a habit of appearing out of nowhere and seems to know everyone's history, heart rate, and ethnicity at a glance, probably a skill he retained from his days as a spy.
It is clearly implied that he tortured people during interrogations, given that the sight of hanging corpses "reminds him of home."
Pak is known for asking unsettling questions like, "Would you commit the same acts if there was no hell?"

Death
Pak's death remains a mystery. Some say he was captured during a failed coup or internal purge; others, that he knew too much. The exact reasons are unknown, but he was secretly executed by the North Korean state, without official announcement or funeral.

Afterlife
Upon arriving in the afterlife, Pak was condemned to Hell due to his extensive involvement in psychological torture, espionage, and undisclosed classified crimes. However, his skills in soul analysis earned him a "deferred sentence" agreement with the BSA (Bureau of Soul Management), allowing him to work under strict supervision.

Pak now resides in the Purgatory Admissions Department, where he greets souls at the registration desk and guides them through the paperwork.

Personality
True Neutral
Polite
Creepy
Social worker
outcast
Apathetic
Pak Yeon-Sik is a middle-aged North Korean gentleman with a soft voice and a wide, unsettling smile. He presents himself with the grace and diction of a diplomat, but his presence is always accompanied by an invisible weight, like something murky beneath fresh paint. Beneath his calm and courteous demeanor lies a professional manipulator, an expert in interrogation, profiling, and emotional manipulation. In the afterlife, he now works as a bureaucrat at the BSA (Bureau of Soul Administration), managing the admission of the dead… and sometimes deciding who gets a second chance.

Background
Little is known about Pak's youth, as records have been classified or erased. It is speculated that he graduated from Kim Il-sung University and subsequently trained in military and counterintelligence strategy, eventually joining the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), North Korea's most secretive and elite spy agency. He is believed to have participated in operations in China, Malaysia, and Russia, working under diplomatic cover while conducting intelligence gathering, surveillance, and interrogations.

Pak's ability to psychologically destabilize his targets with charm and conversation earned him rapid promotions. At some point, he allegedly acted as an interrogator for counter-defection intelligence, manipulating confessions from high-value detainees. He was never seen expressing personal opinions or emotions, only obedient silence.

Afterlife
Petri's soul was originally destined for Hell, but a bureaucratic error merged his file with that of an unrelated Argentinian carpenter. This administrative mix-up resulted in his being assigned to the Pripyat Purgatory. His presence immediately caused chaos in several rehabilitation units, forcing staff to keep him under constant surveillance. Today, he shares a two-room apartment with Cotard and GoGo, converted into a recording studio where he lives, sings, and occasionally clogs the toilet.

In Pripyat, Petri remains as odious, chaotic, and attention-seeking as he was in life. His antics, including blaring music, tasteless jokes, and petty intimidation, keep the other residents annoyed and suspicious, but unable to remove him from the system. Petri embodies the delirious gangster energy he cultivated in life, unrepentant and untouchable, even after death.

Trivia

Petri's body is covered in crude, prison-style "clown" tattoos, a symbol for a "cop killer" in Brazil.
He is the great-grandson of Oskar Dirlewanger.
Despite his hypermasculine attitude, Petri's behavior suggests a deep sexual confusion.
He is a big fan of the Fluminense football club.
She has never shown her eyes
Due to his smoking habit, Petri has a full set of yellow and rotten teeth.
Besides Death Metal, his other passion is old school gangsta rap.

Height: 1.76 cm (5'9")
Hair: Dark
Eyes: Dark
Constitution: Overweight
Petri dresses like a low-budget terrorist: he wears a dark puffer jacket from the brand Inflated, a black hoodie with gray stripes, navy blue Adidas-style sweatpants, and generic dark sneakers. He also wears a green balaclava with two holes and aviator sunglasses with red lenses.

Background
Born in the heart of Rio de Janeiro's most troubled favelas, João Daniel's childhood was marked by poverty and neglect. His mother died when he was four, his father was unknown, and he was raised by indifferent relatives. By the age of eight, he was already a drug mule for Comando Vermelho, transporting cocaine in school backpacks and even hidden inside his body. By thirteen, he was handling firearms and collecting small drug debts with shocking, though largely ineffective, brutality.

He called himself a feared "street soldier" of the Comando Vermelho, but was generally tolerated. To expand his influence, he recruited a small group of nine-year-old thugs who sold drugs and carried out intimidation schemes under his orders. Petri constantly exaggerated his exploits, quoting gangster clichés and portraying himself as a ruthless thug, though those who knew him saw only a loud, delusional kid flirting with danger.

Death
Petri died in a humiliating and almost comical accident. While transporting drugs across the state line, a poorly wrapped package of cocaine he had concealed inside him ruptured in a truck stop bathroom. He was found writhing, his pants pulled down and his face pressed against the urinal—a death as absurd as it was painful. Reportedly, the paramedics laughed at the scene, and his demise became the subject of widespread ridicule in local circles.

Personality
Exalted
Narcissistic
Sociopath
Tense
Disgusting
Delirious
Petri is impulsive, hateful, and deeply egocentric. He lives to perform, exaggerate, and dominate social spaces with his boisterous presence. His sociopathy manifests as manipulative and cruel humor, often at the expense of others, while his narcissism fuels a constant need for admiration and recognition. His delusions of grandeur are central to his identity; he frequently attributes past feats impossible to verify to himself.

He is also impulsive, reckless, and enjoys creating chaos. Petri loves to lead others, even the children in his peculiar group of young bullies. Although technically considered a criminal mastermind, he avoids serious consequences thanks to sheer luck, cunning, and the incompetence of those around him. Petri constantly seeks attention, whether through music, pranks, or petty bullying, and is incapable of true self-reflection or remorse.

Death
Gatlin died in 2017 during an arrest in Miami. Handcuffed alongside Officer Sha'Tanya to prevent his escape, their patrol car was involved in a crash caused by a gang-related intervention. Both Gatlin and Sha'Tanya died instantly. His death, though sudden and chaotic, reflected the unpredictability and absurdity of his life.

Afterlife
In Pripyat, Gatlin is initially handcuffed to Sha'Tanya; their constant arguments and personality clashes make them an infamous pair. Eventually, they manage to free themselves, but maintain a close friendship despite their ongoing personality conflicts. Gatlin's eccentricity and Florida man persona continue to shine, often causing minor disturbances in the city, along with his frenetic charm and unpredictable antics.

Gatlin is often involved in petty crimes, schemes, and slapstick, all while maintaining his sense of humor and, occasionally, his composure. His flamboyant style and boundless energy make him instantly recognizable in Pripyat, while his playful and chaotic nature generates conflict and entertainment for the other residents. Gatlin isolates himself somewhat by choice, yet he still interacts with like-minded individuals, traversing the almost purgatorial cityscape with frenetic energy and a knack for turning everyday situations into absurd spectacles.

Trivia

Gatlin's character was heavily inspired by "Trevor Phillip" from GTA V, mixed with the "Florida Man" internet meme.
The relationship between Gatlin and Sha'Tanya was based on the relationship between Jonny Silverhands and V in Cyberpunk 2077.

Background
Wyatt Gatlin was born and raised in Florida, where he cultivated a reputation as a troublemaker from a young age. He became deeply involved in organized crime, running a methamphetamine lab that supplied small gangs in Miami and surrounding counties. While his operations were modest, his volatile behavior and violent reputation made him stand out. Among Gatlin's eccentricities were the so-called "crystallized coconut balls," rumored to contain drugs, though investigations proved they were just sugar—a testament to his manipulative yet ludicrous style.

Over the years, Gatlin became a local legend for his outbursts, eccentric personality, and frenetic criminal escapades. He was unpredictable, often alternating between extreme violence and moments of bizarre erudition, displaying a peculiar knowledge of art, music, and literature while both terrorizing and entertaining those around him. Despite this, he had few genuine allies due to the dangerous nature of his personality and lifestyle.

Personality
Weirdo
Disgusting
Comic relief
Extravagant
Annoying
Outgoing
Gatlin is extreme, erratic, and unpredictable, prone to impulsive violence and outlandish outbursts, but he lives by his own code and principles. He is manic and often absurd, but demonstrates sharp intelligence, a good sense of humor, and the ability to maintain surprising composure when necessary. Gatlin relishes attention and spectacle, frequently turning everyday situations into opportunities for drama or chaotic storytelling.

Although often a source of disorder, Gatlin is inherently playful and enjoys pranks, especially with Sha'Tanya. He revels in the absurd, adopting ridiculous fashions and exaggerated gestures, and views life as a stage for chaos. Despite his violent tendencies, he is not malicious; his actions are more impulsive than malevolent. Gatlin's sense of humor, charm, and theatricality make him a notorious and peculiar character in Pripyat.

Height: 1.85 cm (6'1")
Hair: Platinum blonde (bleached), blonde
Eyes: Blue
Constitution: Medium
Gatlin wears a bright pink short-sleeved Hawaiian shirt with a white palm tree print, black and white zebra-striped pants with a striking animal pattern, and a green leather belt with a large rectangular gold buckle. He also wears a thick gold chain necklace, a gold ring, and a snake bite piercing. In addition, he wears multicolored Pit Viper goggles perched on his head.

Afterlife
After narrowly escaping to Hell, Cotard's file sparked bureaucratic confusion among the angels: was he a murderer or a political revolutionary? The ensuing debate over his "ideological background" resulted in his reassignment to Pripyat, a section for radical thinkers, failed prophets, and self-proclaimed revolutionaries. There, Cotard became a resident of Pripyat's decaying residential neighborhood, sharing a converted apartment studio with his neighbors Petri and Gogo. Together, they formed A Child Corpse In A TrashBag, a band whose chaotic, industrial sound evokes the ruins of their past lives.

Cotard rarely leaves his balcony; he's often seen smoking, writing lyrics, or tuning his guitar to the sound of broken transformers. His interactions are limited to philosophical debates, cigarette swaps, and the occasional bar fight when someone makes fun of Ireland. He inspires both respect and pity: a ghost who can't stop thinking, trapped in a purgatory that mirrors his own burned-out ideals. Even here, surrounded by the dead, Matty McVeigh still burns, but now, only within himself.

Trivia

The nickname "Cotard" comes from Cotard's syndrome, a rare mental illness in which people believe they are already dead.
His last name is taken from the Oklahoma City terrorist: Timothy McVeigh.
The nylon jacket he's wearing is a vintage Adidas windbreaker, suggesting it dates back to the 1990s.
He is fascinated by the works of Nietzsche and Mark Twain.

Cotard is a devout Catholic and refuses to write songs that are blasphemous.
He is extremely Anglophobic and refuses to socialize with any British residents.

Height: 192 cm (6'3")
Hair: Red
Eyes: Dark green
Body type: Muscular
Cotard is wearing a navy blue Adidas windbreaker jacket with a hood, camouflage cargo pants, and worn Converse sneakers. He's wearing a classic balaclava.

Background
Born in Derry, Ireland, into a devout Catholic family during the turbulent years of the Northern Irish conflict, Matty McVeigh grew up surrounded by political violence. His father worked in a textile factory; his mother, a schoolteacher, tried to steer him toward literature. By his teens, Matty had become disillusioned with both religion and the British state, developing a fascination with rebellion, martyrdom, and revolutionary ethics. His academic brilliance was overshadowed by an obsession with violent political symbolism, particularly fire, decay, and resurrection.

At 17, he joined the Provisional IRA, quickly rising from messenger to bomb maker. Between 1992 and 1995, he participated in several high-profile attacks, including the Bishopsgate bombing and the arson attack on the Warrington gasworks. Although he was never formally charged, it was rumored that his fingerprints had been found on bomb fragments in Belfast. His intelligence made him valuable, but also dangerous. Internal reports from the time described him as "uncontrollable." When ceasefires began, Cotard refused to lay down his arms, viewing peace as a betrayal. He fled to the Republic of Ireland, where his final act of defiance ended in tragedy.

Death
In 1996, during clandestine training near Galway, Cotard attempted to demonstrate a new bomb prototype with a faulty timer. Before the eyes of the recruits, the device detonated prematurely, setting the farmhouse ablaze. Cotard was instantly burned alive; his body was later identified thanks to dental remains and fragments of his distinctive crucifix. The IRA publicly denied his involvement, labeling him a "renegade," while privately mourning the loss of one of its brightest—and most unstable—minds.

Personality
Intelligence
Incendiary
Sociopath
Tense
Political extremist
Lonely
Cotard embodies a peculiar blend of stoicism and volatile intensity. A sociopath with a penchant for irony, he finds beauty in self-destruction and considers morality a human invention. His discourse is eloquent yet biting, its tone oscillating between the poetic and the venomous. He delights in intellectually provoking others, often quoting philosophers, war poets, or revolutionary manifestos with disconcerting precision. When he does become enraged—which is rare, but explosive—he channels his anger into long, calculated diatribes rather than impulsive violence.

He is also deeply cynical and despises human empathy as a mere bourgeois pose. Yet, despite his misanthropy, Cotard possesses a paradoxical discipline: he is punctual, obsessive about his routines, and deeply devoted to his music. His bandmates describe him as "the bossy one," a man who doesn't need to shout to be heard, because when he speaks, everyone listens. Cotard's only constant vice is his fascination with fire; he has been caught more than once burning old notebooks, saying that he "likes to watch them melt."

Trivia

His nickname, "Buryat," is short for "Buryat Killer." Ironically, the abbreviated form makes it seem as if he himself is a Buryat.
Many of Borya's tattoos are actual symbols of Russian neo-Nazi organizations, including: NS/WP Crew, Russian National Unity and Battle Organization of Russian Nationalists (BORN).
The skull on his mask belongs to a Tottenkompf.
Despite being a loner and antisocial, he longs to have a partner.
He behaves like Katya's "retarded tamer".
Its design is partly based on that of Maxim "Tesak" Martsinkevich.
He is constantly exercising.

appearance

Height: 2.06 cm (6'9")
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Ice blue
Body type: Muscular
Buryat wears a red skull-shaped balaclava that covers his face completely, except for his eyes. The skull design adds a theatrical and intimidating touch, similar to the propaganda aesthetic of far-right militant groups. He wears a tight-fitting black short-sleeved T-shirt with the initials "NSO" (NSO - National Socialist Society) printed in red and white on the chest, dark blue Adidas-style tracksuit bottoms with white vertical stripes, and black steel-toed combat boots with white laces.

Death
Borya died in 2008 at the age of 24, along with his sister. Their bodies were discovered in a dilapidated Moscow apartment with clear evidence of summary executions. Authorities quickly labeled the case a drug-related incident, though survivors of the Blood Battalion later claimed it was part of a larger internal purge.

The murders were reportedly carried out by rival factions during a leadership split between neo-Nazi cells based in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Borya's assassination was both retaliation and strategy: to eliminate a liability for a movement already crumbling from within.

Afterlife
Initially, Borya was processed to be sent to Hell, but his psychological evaluations, which revealed signs of deep emotional detachment and blunted affect, qualified him to be reassigned to the High Conflict Rehabilitation Wing of Pripyat Purgatory.

Now, Borya lives with his sister in the ruins outside Pripyat and leads a mostly quiet life. Unlike Katya, who remains openly antagonistic, Borya has become introspective. He no longer engages in political tirades or ideological debates; instead, he spends hours alone reading, smoking, or tending a small rooftop garden.

He occasionally attends rehabilitation sessions, but rarely speaks unless directly addressed. Staff describe him as "observant, unsettling, but obedient." He doesn't have an official job at Purgatory, but sometimes volunteers to help with mechanical repairs or structural maintenance in the apartment blocks.

Despite his ideological past, Borya avoids confrontation and seems to feel guilt for the decisions he has made in his life, particularly for the death of his sister, whom he feels he failed to protect. However, this remorse remains undisturbed.

Background
Borya was born in 1982 in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia), in a turbulent post-Soviet environment marked by economic collapse and rising street violence. Raised in a decaying suburb with few prospects, Borya developed from an early age a rigid worldview, shaped by hypermasculine expectations, paranoia, and a belief in social decay.

In his teens, Borya was known for his imposing physique and impassive demeanor. Unlike his younger sister, Katya, who favored flamboyant, radical expressions, Borya acted with discretion: he was a strategist rather than a provocateur. The two were inseparable in their youth, forming the ideological and operational backbone of the Sparrow Crew gang, which later evolved into the Blood Battalion.

After a brief period of mandatory military service in the Russian Armed Forces, Borya was discharged following a violent altercation with another recruit. He claimed his discharge was due to a "personality incompatibility" with the military, although unofficial reports mention a psychiatric evaluation following the assault. He later attended architecture school, graduating with mediocre grades, and was soon after expelled from the Russian State Social University.

In 2005, he co-founded the Bloody Battalion, a more disciplined and secretive branch of his former gang. While Katya was the public face of the movement, Borya operated behind the scenes, overseeing recruitment, propaganda production, and organizational discipline.

Afterlife
In the afterlife, Rasmussen remains one of Pripyat's most feared residents. He spends most of his time drinking at the local bar, arguing with law-abiding neighbors, and starting fights that often result in his repeated arrests. Despite his troublemaking nature, he maintains a small circle of fellow criminals who admire his strength and brutal honesty.

Although he generally avoids it, Rasmussen occasionally displays a sensitive and insecure side, revealing his loneliness and fear of not being loved. However, these moments are fleeting, quickly drowned by alcohol, anger, or self-loathing.

Trivia

Thorben based it on a mix between Murderface (Metalocalypse) and Piney Winston (Sons of Anarchy).
The nickname "Dødsfjæs" translates directly as Killer Face.
On his vest, he wears several patches based on his Viking obsession: "VALHALLA" as his birthplace, "JARL" as his rank in the band, "ODIN'S WOLF" and two raven pendants (Huginn and Muninn, Odin's pet ravens).
Other patches include "AFFA" (acronym for "Angels Forever, Forever Angels") and the "1%" diamond patch (which indicates outlaw biker status).
His appearance was also largely based on Lemmy Kilmister.

Height: 2.02 cm (6'7")
Hair: Blonde (with gray hairs)
Eyes: Blue
Body type: Muscular
Thorben wears a black hoodie and a black leather vest (biker style) with several patches, urban camouflage pants, black gloves, a maroon hat with the Horn of Odin rune, and a necklace with a Mjolnir pendant (Thor's hammer). He has visible tattoos on his neck and his face is covered in scars.

Background
Born in Nørrebro in 1964, Rasmussen grew up in a working-class environment. From a young age, he was described as stocky, hairy, and flat-nosed. He often struggled with dyslexia and spelling, but was able to complete basic education. He would later comment that he "could have gone back to university and gotten a useless degree in psychology." In his early thirties, Rasmussen joined the Hells Angels motorcycle club, quickly rising to become a feared and respected enforcer. He was actively involved in the Copenhagen Biker War (1983–1986), a violent three-year turf war between the Hells Angels and the rival Bullshit Motorcycle Club. Known for his imposing size and violent temper, he often carried an old Mauser C96 pistol, which he called his "driver's gun."

Rasmussen's life revolved around alcoholism, biker fights, and a nihilistic pursuit of violence. He became infamous for his collection of macabre objects, his aggressive homophobia, and his unpredictable temper, earning him the nickname "Dødsfjæs" (Deathface).

Death
Rasmussen died in 1986 during a fight between members of the Hells Angels and the Bullshit MC. The brawl escalated into a brutal melee in which Rasmussen was struck in the head with a sledgehammer, crushing his skull. He died almost instantly, becoming another victim of the Nordic biker wars.

Personality
outcast
Slow
Disgusting
Sadistic
Exalted
Criminal
Thorben Rasmussen is a violent, self-destructive, and hostile man whose reputation in Pripyat often precedes him. Despite being one of the most irascible and aggressive residents, beneath his rough exterior lies a deeply insecure individual. Rasmussen is convinced he is hideous and unworthy of love, referring to himself as "the old man," and often falls into bouts of depression and loneliness, which he compensates for with drunkenness and violence. Despite his reputation as a brute, Rasmussen occasionally displays flashes of sensitivity, though these are quickly buried under layers of anger and self-loathing. His contradictory nature—violent yet insecure, hardened yet sensitive—makes him a figure both feared and pitied among the inhabitants of Pripyat.

Rasmussen, a nihilist at heart, lives for excess, indulging in alcohol, brawls, and his peculiar obsession with collecting "macabre things," from Viking relics to ancient instruments of torture. He is known for his explosive temper, frequently throwing tantrums when angry or frustrated, and his homophobia is often the subject of ridicule, as he ironically finds himself in situations that highlight his own vulnerabilities.

Death
During the mass protests that accompanied the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tariq participated in demonstrations and clashes in central Damascus. While riding atop a truck, chanting slogans and inciting violence, he heard gunfire and attempted to flee with other protesters. In the ensuing panic, he slipped and fell into the crowd, where he was trampled and suffered severe crush injuries. Emergency services pronounced him dead; his death was recorded among the numerous casualties of that day's unrest.

Afterlife
In Pripyat, Tariq struggles to adapt to the bureaucratic environment. His extremist ideology and reactionary ideas clash sharply with the city's diverse population, whose residents come from all over the world. He frequently attends Carrie's rehabilitation class, though his progress is hampered by his refusal to abandon his convictions.

Tariq frequently clashes with others over issues of religion, politics, and cultural practices, unable to reconcile his unwavering faith with the reality of purgatory. Despite tangible evidence of life after death and the existence of a bureaucracy independent of religion, Tariq insists on the supremacy of Islam and Allah. His presence in Pripyat creates tension, making him one of the city's most troublesome residents.

Height: 1.76 cm (5'9")
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark
Constitution: Medium
Tariq wears a red Al-Jaish SC shirt with vertical black stripes, a tactical vest with a camouflage print and multiple pockets, which he wears over the shirt, a red and white plaid scarf (keffiyeh style) tied around his neck and tan cargo pants along with dark sneakers.

Personality
Exalted
Extremist
Cynical
Exalted
Comic relief
Disgusting
Tariq is volatile, hostile, and deeply entrenched in extremist thought. He considers all sovereignty and government illegitimate and denounces every elected official as an imposter deserving of death. He remains fiercely loyal to his beliefs, showing little interest in compromise or dialogue. His worldview is marked by anger, resentment, and an unwavering sense of divine justice.

He is also a misogynist, believing that women are submissive and unworthy of leadership positions. His rigidity and irascible nature make him difficult to interact with, and in Pripyat he frequently clashes with residents who question his ideology or lifestyle. His loyalty to Islam and Allah is absolute, to the point of preventing him from acknowledging perspectives outside his narrow worldview.

Background
Tariq was born and raised in Damascus into a family mired in extreme poverty. Growing up amidst scarcity and political repression, he gravitated toward conservative religious communities that offered an explanation for social injustice. He trained and worked as a construction worker, a low-status, physically demanding occupation that provided him with a meager income and the flexibility to participate in street demonstrations. Over time, his religious conservatism transformed into a radical and uncompromising stance.

As his activism intensified, Tariq established contacts with individuals and small terrorist cells who shared his radical ideas (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham). Subsequently, authorities and some opposition sources alleged that he helped organize the logistics of the protests—transporting supplies, coordinating small groups, and establishing meeting points—with the aim of creating situations that would allow for the confrontation or assassination of security personnel. These accusations form

Afterlife
In Pripyat, Wade quickly found work with the Pripyat Police Department, considering it "just like home, only with more psychopaths and fewer cows." He's often seen patrolling on foot. His presence is both reassuring and infuriating: reassuring because he's reliable in crisis situations, infuriating because he immediately defuses any situation with a speech about how "back in Bandera, things were done differently."

Despite his boasting, Wade's commitment to law enforcement in Pripyatory is genuine, and although his methods may clash with those of the department's new recruits, his track record speaks for itself.

Trivia

The stories of Wade's friend, "Keith", are taken from the L4D2 character: Ellis.
He seems to like gin, as several bottles can be found in his office and private rooms.
He serves as second in command of the Department and right-hand man of Officer Krüeger
He is a born-again Christian after a horse-related accident nearly left him paraplegic.
Off duty, he can be seen drinking at the bar, usually chatting with other residents.
When he was drunk, Wade's pants would suddenly fall down as a recurring joke.

Background
Born and raised in Bandera, Texas, Wade Pickman grew up on his family's ranch, where he learned to ride a horse before he learned to ride a bicycle. During his teenage years, he participated in local rodeos, worked herding cattle, and learned to shoot from his father, a Vietnam veteran. After a brief stint working on oil rigs, Wade joined the Bandera County Sheriff's Office in his late twenties.

Over the decades, he became an iconic figure in the community. His patrol was as much a part of the Bandera landscape as the rodeo arena, and he carried out his duties with a blend of small-town friendliness and strict law enforcement. He kept a watchful eye on the county's rural roads, breaking up bar fights, settling cattle disputes, and occasionally conducting drug raids alongside the ATF.

Death
Wade's last case began as a routine narcotics investigation. Working with the ATF, the sheriff's department raided a suspected meth lab hidden in a remote barn outside Bandera. The operation quickly turned violent: the suspects were heavily armed and prepared to shoot their way out. During the ensuing gunfight, Wade was shot in the neck. He managed to return fire long enough to cover his partner's escape, but succumbed to his wound before paramedics arrived.

Personality
Stubborn
Slow
Good
gun fanatic
Nationalist
Police force
Wade Pickman is the very image of a Texas cowboy sheriff, and he wouldn't trade it for anything. He's proud of his rural roots, and almost every conversation ends up revolving around "life on the ranch," "how things were back in Bandera," or some strange anecdote about his mysterious and troubled friend "Keith." These stories often veer into the absurd, having little to do with the topic at hand, but Wade tells them with such conviction that most people just let him ramble on.

He's a strict, old-school authority figure with a very simplistic worldview. He often makes politically incorrect jokes, mostly with a slight misogynistic undertone, but they're usually more bravado than malice: a kind of verbal exchange he considers harmless banter. Beneath his gruff exterior, Wade has a good heart; he's fiercely loyal to those he respects and possesses an instinctive sense of justice, even if his methods are outdated and he sometimes loses his temper.

Wade is a hardened alcoholic, fond of moonshine and whiskey. His drinking problem doesn't prevent him from doing his job, but in Pripyat it's common knowledge that the sheriff's thermos is empty of coffee. He's a staunch libertarian who peppers his everyday conversations with political commentary, often using the term "liberal" as an insult for anything he dislikes.

Death
On October 7, 2008, during a crucial match between ŁKS Łódź and Legia Warsaw at the National Stadium, Maj threw a Molotov cocktail into a crowd of fans, causing panic. Riot police responded with tear gas to control the situation, which resulted in a chaotic stampede. Cichy was crushed under the mass of fleeing fans, suffering fatal internal injuries.

Afterlife
In the purgatory of Pripyat, Maj lives on the fringes of society, unemployed and cut off from conventional social structures. His presence is most often felt in run-down bars and on street corners, where he hangs out with other marginalized residents and petty criminals. Known for his aggressive nature, he is generally avoided by law-abiding citizens, but he maintains a small, loyal circle of fellow hooligans and skinheads.

His daily routine consists of smoking, drinking cheap alcohol, eating sunflower seeds, and occasionally starting fights or altercations. Although physically imposing, he suffers from health problems related to his obesity and lifestyle.

Trivia

“Cichy” means “quiet” in Polish, a sarcastic nickname due to his noisy and aggressive nature.
He has a habit of spitting anywhere, something that annoys everyone around him.
He has tattooed the initials "HWDP" (chuj w dupę policji, which literally means "(to) stick a dick up the police's ass") on both hands.
He has yellowed and deformed teeth.
He, along with Željo, is one of Sister Maggie's "crushes" due to their reputation as bad boys and delinquents.
Cichy's only friend seems to be "Zelyonka", with whom they are often seen together.

Personality
outcast
Exalted
Bitter
Disgusting
Stubborn
Criminal
Cichy is loud, aggressive, and openly hostile, making him extremely unpopular with most of Pripyat's residents. His behavior is characterized by blunt, often rude language and a marked tendency to provoke conflict. Despite his imposing physical presence, Cichy is rather apathetic and spends much of his time eating sunflower seeds and drinking alcohol. His loyalty lies primarily with his small group of fellow hooligans, and he views football riots as a form of self-expression and belonging, rather than a sport.

He adheres firmly to the stereotypical gopnik skinhead lifestyle: shaved head, boots and braces, constant chewing of sunflower seeds, and occasional petty criminal activity.

Background
Born and raised in the working-class neighborhood of Łódź, Poland, Maj grew up in an area plagued by economic decline and social instability. From a young age, he was drawn to the local skinhead movement, which offered him a sense of belonging and identity amidst the turmoil. His adolescence was marked by petty crime, vandalism, and escalating violence at football matches.

Maj became a prominent figure in the ŁKS Łódź hooligan movement, known more for inciting violence and sowing chaos than for a genuine love of football. His reputation was cemented after several arrests for public disorder and assault related to football riots. Despite his repeated run-ins with the law, he remained defiant and true to that lifestyle.