Silsbee is a guardsman of the Provost's Guard, where he is assigned to Evening Watch in the Lower City of Corus. He is married and seems to have quite a liking for food. Silsbee isn't too enthusiastic about his work, preferring to chat with shopkeepers instead of collecting the weekly Happy Bag for one. He is partnered with Rebakah Cooper for a short time in late August/early September of 247 HE, but their partnership only lasts two weeks as Beka is too eager for Silsbee. Silsbee is referred to by others as a "known slug" and has developed a habit to roll his eyes when he sees Beka three days before he requests his transfer. Thus he asks to get a new partner and is transferred to the Magistrate's Court.