The Team of Legendary Founders
Core Team

Kristjan Kiis
Co-founder & Vision Architect
Kristjan is a seasoned entrepreneur with both an impressive track record of founding and nurturing numerous companies. He also brings to the table 30+ years engagement in playing games and studying the gaming industry, as well as a wealth of knowledge, affording him a unique perspective. His entrepreneurial journey comprises a robust background in sales, having honed his skills in team leadership and development across various direct sales enterprises.

Mihkel Leesment
Co-founder & Vision Executive
Mihkel has been navigating the entrepreneurial world since 2008 and has also been gaming since 1995. With a Masters in Law *(from…?), he blends his considerable legal savvy with a wealth of business experience. He has dedicated his career to continual learning and improvement, constantly diving into the realms of leadership, business, and IT.

Agur Karukäpp (aka ‘Maniakkide Tänav’)
Head of Story Creation
As our lead writer, Agur is the real star in creating the Mortalis World narrative, and is an established member of the Estonian Writers’ Union and the Estonian Science Fiction Association. A prolific author, he’s had over a dozen novels and 70+ short stories and novellas published, with more coming. He has also won the “Stalker Award” from the Estonian Science Fiction Association an astonishing eight times.

Mark Antonius ‘TONI’ Puhkan
Head of Art Creation
Mark is a young and super-talented artist, with a Bachelor’s in Graphics in 2016, followed by a Master’s in Contemporary Art in 2020, both from the Estonian Academy of Arts (‘EKA’), where he teaches as a visiting lecturer. Heading up the Art Creation team means he oversees and influences the output from Mortalis’s numerous artists, animators, designers, and illustrators.
Katre Adelbert-Bah
Head of People & Culture
Tasked with sourcing effective leadership within Mortalis' teams, Katre is recognized for her supportive leadership. She focuses on ensuring every team member is motivated, engaged, and deeply connected to their purpose and the company’s vision. For her, it is vital that team members continue to feel valued as we continue to develop the team along its strategic mission.
Mareks Piksis
Lead Game Designer
Mareks is a passionate and ambitious game designer, currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Game Design at EKA University of Applied Sciences in Riga, Latvia. He has over 3 years of indie experience, taking on roles as a lead game designer, Unity and UE5 developer, and animator across both personal and university projects. He first joined Mortalis as an intern, later expanded his professional experience working with a publisher as a Game Designer, and eventually returned to Mortalis to take on the role of Lead Game Designer—driven by his desire to grow, explore new challenges, and push creative boundaries.
Game Design
Mareks Piksis
Lead Game Designer
Kristjan Kiis
Game Design
Rihards Usāns
Game Design
Art Team
Mark Antonius Puhkan
Lead artist
Alvar Kraav
Level Design
Artur Kowalski
3D Artist
Asjad Saqib
Level Design
Erki Puusepp
3D Artist
Gerardo (Jerry) Padilla Martinez
Concept artist/Illustrator
Henry Kuldkepp
3D Artist
Jan Patrick Dumlao
3D Artist
Jekaterina Karamzina
Concept Artist
Kätlin Puzanov
2D Artist
Natalia Vidloha
3D Artist
Reggie Lapera
3D Artist
Regina Grozdova
3D Animation
Developers
Dylan Marley
UE Developer
Märten Treier
UE Developer
Joosep Oskar Ehaver
Web Developer
Audio Team
Dzmitry (Dmitry) Natalevich
Sound Designer
Mart Kaasik
Sound Designer
Vladyslav Saichenko (Saychenko)
Sound Designer
Story and Narration
Agur Karukäpp
Lead Writer
Laura Loolaid
Writer
Siret Tuula
Voice actor
Jim Sharman
Voice Actor
Communication & Marketing
Marija Linkeviča
Marketing
Fred Umal
Marketing
Meeri-Liis Etti
Marketing
Timur Ader
Marketing
People & Culture
Katre Adelbert-Bah
Head of People & Culture
Tuuliki Toomasson
Talent Acquisition & Community Manager
Gerri Annerviik
Virtual Assistant
Partners
Gregorio (Greg) Loayon
Business Strategy Advisor
Inga Peterson Pae
Vice President Mortalis Game
Taavi Annus
Legal Consultant
… and an additional 40+ people who have previously been part of our journey and have helped us. Maybe they will join us again in the future. 😉