Strata—aka Mr. Goreson aka. Strata Strike aka. Burncycle—grew up in the chaotic sprawl of Seattle, where survival demanded a mix of creativity and a touch of madness—and luckily, he has both. He honed his creativity as a street musician, working his way up in the indie troll thrash metal scene, and he honed his madness by making drugs and explosives to sell. His talent for improvisation—both musically and practically—helps him overcome many obstacles that come his way.

Despite his growing reputation, Strata doesn’t see himself as a hardened runner. He views the shadows as another stage, one where his mix of music, mischief, and mayhem keeps things lively. Whether he’s playing a troll thrash anthem to cover his team’s escape, tinkering with a garden gnome to turn it into a grenade, or talking his way out of a botched job, Strata brings a unique flair to every operation.

Strata has recently fallen in with Nodaryc, a magician with a more methodical approach, and Mouse, whose love of drones occasionally clashes with Strata’s penchant for tossing explosives. The trio’s dynamic often sees Strata as the wildcard, offering solutions that no one asked for—but that sometimes work.