Character Spotlight #52-Heller

Meet Heller

Heller is a miner employed by the organization Argos Extractors and is one of the first people the Spacefarer meets at the beginning of Starfield. Born in New Homestead on Titan, one of Saturn's moons, Heller grew up alongside six brothers and was raised primarily by his hardworking mother, a wind farmer. His father abandoned the family to become a spacer, something Heller rarely speaks about with any fondness.

Despite his difficult upbringing, Heller developed a practical, good-natured outlook on life and is known for his easygoing personality, humor, and ability to find levity even in challenging situations. After meeting Supervisor Lin during one of her visits to New Homestead, he became fascinated by the rare minerals she transported and accepted a position with Argos Extractors, where he spent nearly a decade working as a miner before the events of the game. During the main questline, the Spacefarer can rescue and recruit Heller as a crew member, where his expertise in Geology and Outpost Engineering makes him particularly useful for resource gathering and outpost development. Beneath his humor is a loyal and resilient individual whose humble background and honest nature make him one of Starfield's most likeable supporting characters.

Meet Damien Haas

Damien Haas is a German-born American actor, voice actor, writer, streamer, and comedian. Born in Fulda, Germany, he was raised in Georgia in the United States and developed an early interest in acting, improv, and gaming.

Over the years, Haas has built a reputation for his versatile vocal performances, bringing a wide range of characters to life across both video games and animation. In addition to his voice acting career, he is a prominent cast member of Smosh and Smosh Games, where his quick wit, humor, and enthusiasm for gaming have made him a fan favorite.

In gaming, Damien Haas is perhaps best known to Starfield players as the voice of Heller, the cheerful miner from Argos Extractors. His other notable game credits include Male Shez in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Van Arkride in The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak, roles in Fallout 76, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, Fae Farm, and numerous other titles. Beyond games, he has also voiced characters in anime such as Delicious in Dungeon and My Happy Marriage, making him one of the more recognizable voice actors working in both gaming and animation today.