Joni Hägg is a comic writer and poet living in Helsinki, Finland. He has a master's degree in theology, and plies a rather uneventful day job as a public servant. His work has appeared in indie anthologies and online over the years. Our Soot Stained Heart is his first full length comic book.

Stipan Morian is a Croatian comic book author that burst onto the scene with 20th Century Men. Our Soot Stained Heart is his second major comic book project.

Ropemann is a comic book colorist from Croatia. Understands panels, gutters, and what happens when things overlap. Builds atmosphere one layer at a time, using color, mood, and finishing touches. When he's done, the pages hold together - sharp, alive, and ready for impact.

Hassan is a British/Algerian comics letterer, and has worked on titles like Vault Comics' The Blue Flame, Black Stars Above, The RUSH, Engineward, No One's Rose, and TEST, as well as X-O Manowar, First Knife, and Undone By Blood. He's also the editor of the Eisner-winning PanelxPanel, and voice behind Strip Panel Naked.