Stefan was born at a very young age in the slum of Reza. His parents were shoe cobblers with a very low income. His father previously in his life served in the brotherhood of saint Karl and often told Stefan stories of the war of two emperors. His father always drove in him a fervent loyalty to both GOD and Haense. Stefan had a sister, but she died of consumption at an early age. The loss of his sister gave him an inclination to do no harm and to care for the sick. His father recently died in the fire that occurred in the imperial capital of Helena by the Chevolik revolution, furthering his hatred for people who do not support the crown. Stefan recently has started a search for a line of work.