| “ | Hearts and minds will carry the day. | „ |
| ~ The Academic |
The Living City is a location in the Altar of Hope where the player may spend 
candles to unlock and improve Heroes.
Heroes[]
Each hero has their own track, and as the player spends candles to progress further along the track, they can unlock the following:
- Hero-specific Trinkets
- Hero Paths
- Permanent stat buffs
- The hero's Signature Inn Item
Highwayman[]
Unlocked from the beginning for selection in The Crossroads, Highwayman unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through 
Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Highwayman requires 64 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Highwayman:
- Trinkets: Rat Skull, Tormenting Locket, and Cursed Coin.
- Hero Paths: Rogue, Sharpshot, and Yellowhand.
- Signature Item: Morbid Joke.
Shared with other heroes:
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Toughness: +10% RES
- Unshakability: +10% RES
- Cleanliness: +10% RES
Man-at-Arms[]
Unlocked from the beginning for use at The Crossroads, Man-at-Arms unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Man-at-Arms requires 64 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Man-at-Arms:
- Trinkets: Price of Pride, Standard of the Ninth, and Undeserved Commendation.
- Hero Paths: Sergeant, Bulwark, and Vanguard.
- Signature Item: Improvised Strategy.
Shared with other heroes:
- Health: +4 Max
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Unshakability: +10% RES (2×)
Grave Robber[]
Unlocked from the beginning for use at The Crossroads, Grave Robber unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to her stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in her progression track. Grave Robber requires 64 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Grave Robber:
- Trinkets: Foreclosure Notice, His Rings, and Stiff Drink.
- Hero Paths: Deadeye, Venomdrop, and Nightsworn.
- Signature Item: The Very Best.
Shared with other heroes:
- Haste: +1 (2×)
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Circulation: +10% RES
Plague Doctor[]
Unlocked from the beginning for use at The Crossroads, Plague Doctor unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to her stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in her progression track. Plague Doctor requires 64 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Plague Doctor:
- Trinkets: Annotated Textbook, Early Experiment, and Storage Room Key.
- Hero Paths: Surgeon, Alchemist, and Physician.
- Signature Item: Experimental Remedy.
Shared with other heroes:
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Circulation: +10% RES
- Cleanliness: +10% RES
- Sturdiness: +10% RES
Hellion[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before she can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Hellion unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to her stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in her progression track. Hellion requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Hellion:
- Trinkets: Bloodied Branch, Rotten Tomato, and Empty Stein.
- Hero Paths: Ravager, Berserker, and Carcass.
- Signature Item: War Paint.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Hellion
- Resolution: +5% RES (4×)
- Health: +4 Max
- Cleanliness: +10% RES
Runaway[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before she can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Runaway unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to her stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in her progression track. Runaway requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Runaway:
- Trinkets: Carved Toy, Pile of Ash, and Knitted Blanket.
- Hero Paths: Arsonist, Survivor, and Orphan.
- Signature Item: Tar-Filled Colambre.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Runaway
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Sturdiness: +10% RES (2×)
- Haste: +1
Jester[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before he can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Jester unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Jester requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Jester:
- Trinkets: Severed Finger, Royal Summons, and Busker's Haul.
- Heroe Paths: Virtuoso, Soloist, and Intermezzo.
- Signature Item: Oddly-Tuned Lute.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Jester
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Persistence: +10% RES
- Haste: +1
- Sturdiness: +10% RES
Leper[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before he can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Leper unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Leper requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Leper:
- Trinkets: A Simple Flower, Inevitable End, and Uncommon Seashell.
- Hero Paths: Tempest, Poet, and Monarch.
- Signature Item: Precious Collection.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Leper
- Resolution: +5% RES (3x)
- Health: +4 Max (2×)
- Foundation: +10% RES
Occultist[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before he can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Occultist unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Occultist requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Occultist:
- Trinkets: Seeing Sphere, Scalded Skull, and Shambler's Eye.
- Hero Paths: Ritualist, Warlock, and Aspirant.
- Signature Item: Guided Meditation.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Occultist
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Persistence: +10% RES
- Cleanliness: +10% RES
- Sturdiness: +10% RES
Vestal[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before she can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Vestal unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to her stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in her progression track. Vestal requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Vestal:
- Trinkets: Icon of the Light, Profane Scroll, and Smoldering Firewood.
- Hero Paths: Confessor, Chaplain, and Seraph.
- Signature Item: Holy Hymnal.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Vestal
- Resolution: +5% RES (3×)
- Unshakability: +10% RES
- Foundation: +10% RES
- Persistence: +10% RES
Flagellant[]
Requiring 4 Candles of Hope to unlock before he can be selected for use at The Crossroads, Flagellant unlocks Hero Trinkets, Hero Paths, permanent boosts to his stats, and a unique Signature Item through Candles of Hope invested in his progression track. Flagellant requires 68 Candles of Hope to fully upgrade.
Exclusive to Flagellant:
- Trinkets: Emancipation, Searing Scripture, and His Prison.
- Hero Paths: Maniac, Exanimate, and Scourge.
- Signature Item: Pain Box.
Shared with other heroes:
- Presence: Unlocks Flagellant
- Resolution: +3% RES (6×)
Bounty Hunter[]
Bounty Hunter's progression track differs somewhat from other Heroes. He requires 5 Candles of Hope to unlock before he can be hired at the Inn. He does not gain upgrades to his stats, new Hero Paths, or a Signature Item, but gains new skills (as opposed to unlocking new skills at the Shrine of Reflection) and Hero Trinkets through his progression track. Bounty Hunter requires 45 candles to fully upgrade.
