Hans Seiderman was, according to Toulon, a bookkeeper who enjoyed practical jokes and pulling pranks. Unfortunately, Hands' sense of humor led to his murder at the hands of the Nazis, leading to the transferring of his soul into the puppet Jester. Jester is one of the most popular characters in the franchise and the most expressive, able to rotate his face and show different emotions. Since he is unable to kill his adversaries as easily as the likes of Torch, Tunneler, or Bombshell; Jester is often used to create distractions and is credited for being "the brains" of Toulon's puppets, sometimes being labeled as the leader among the group (although that is heavily contested against the next puppet on the countdown). Interestingly enough, whenever Jester is mistreated, the rest of the puppets come to his aid immediately, making him not only beloved among fans but also among his peers in the film as well. Aside from his unique ability to show physical emotion, Jester is also wildly popular for his harlequin-inspired attire and non-threatening antics throughout the series.