Hammond
SupportingHammond stands as a muscular soldier of impressive but not massive build, his beefy arms well-sculpted and powerful enough that even a Feruchemist must exceed them to appear larger, conveying raw strength honed through combat. His close-cropped hair sticks up slightly on his head, and he wears his signature loose sleeveless shirt and vest with trousers that bare his arms to the Luthadel ash, a large sword with broken hilt often resting casually on one broad shoulder. Fair-skinned with a reliable, beefy physique and a stance that mixes soldierly readiness with occasional forlorn thoughtfulness, he perfectly embodies a capable thug and crew philosopher ready for action in the Final Empire.
Hammond, known as 'Ham,' begins the Mistborn Era 1 trilogy as Kelsier's reliable thug and philosopher in the rebellion against the Lord Ruler, leveraging his pewter-burning Allomancy and raw strength in the crew's daring heists and uprising. In the chaotic aftermath, he transitions seamlessly into Elend Venture's steadfast captain of the guard, offering military counsel amid the siege of Luthadel and the escalating mists. By The Hero of Ages, Ham's pewter-enhanced endurance shines as he survives the world's unraveling, participates in the Battle of Fadrex City, and ultimately aids Sazed in preserving humanity's knowledge post-Catacendre, evolving from frontline muscle to a thoughtful survivor of apocalypse.
Physical Description
Hammond stands as a muscular soldier of impressive but not massive build, his beefy arms well-sculpted and powerful enough that even a Feruchemist must exceed them to appear larger, conveying raw strength honed through combat. His close-cropped hair sticks up slightly on his head, and he wears his signature loose sleeveless shirt and vest with trousers that bare his arms to the Luthadel ash, a large sword with broken hilt often resting casually on one broad shoulder. Fair-skinned with a reliable, beefy physique and a stance that mixes soldierly readiness with occasional forlorn thoughtfulness, he perfectly embodies a capable thug and crew philosopher ready for action in the Final Empire. A large, imposing man with a beefy, muscular frame and the powerful build of a seasoned warrior, Hammond carries himself with the easy confidence of a fighter who relies on raw strength. He dresses simply in a vest over a shirt with trousers and sandals, ignoring harsh winter weather by forgoing any cloak or coat. His sturdy physique, beefy arms, and straightforward presence paint him as a reliable, battle-hardened thug ready for action at any moment. A large-muscled man with a powerful build and thick arms, Hammond wears a simple vest that exposes his bare arms along with sturdy trousers no matter the temperature, his pewter-enhanced resilience letting him ignore even the harshest cold. His face often shows looks of consternation with a furrowed brow as he sits in deep philosophical thought. A rugged fair-skinned man in his fighting prime, he carries the sturdy frame and capable stance of an experienced Thug warrior.
Gallery
Book 1: Mistborn: The Final Empire
Book 2: The Well of Ascension
Evolution
Mistborn: The Final Empire
Hammond stands as a muscular soldier of impressive but not massive build, his beefy arms well-sculpted and powerful enough that even a Feruchemist must exceed them to appear larger, conveying raw strength honed through combat. His close-cropped hair sticks up slightly on his head, and he wears his signature loose sleeveless shirt and vest with trousers that bare his arms to the Luthadel ash, a large sword with broken hilt often resting casually on one broad shoulder. Fair-skinned with a reliable, beefy physique and a stance that mixes soldierly readiness with occasional forlorn thoughtfulness, he perfectly embodies a capable thug and crew philosopher ready for action in the Final Empire.
- Serves as Kelsier's thug, providing muscle and philosophical insights during planning sessions.
- Trains rebel army recruits in combat tactics.
- Fights in the pivotal assault on Luthadel, burning pewter to enhance strength against koloss and Steel Ministry forces.
- Survives the Lord Ruler's death and the ensuing chaos.
The Well of Ascension
A large, imposing man with a beefy, muscular frame and the powerful build of a seasoned warrior, Hammond carries himself with the easy confidence of a fighter who relies on raw strength. He dresses simply in a vest over a shirt with trousers and sandals, ignoring harsh winter weather by forgoing any cloak or coat. His sturdy physique, beefy arms, and straightforward presence paint him as a reliable, battle-hardened thug ready for action at any moment.
- Becomes Elend's captain of the guard in the New Empire.
- Defends Luthadel during the koloss siege, coordinating defenses.
- Debates philosophy with Elend and offers tactical advice on army logistics.
- Fights in skirmishes against Cett's and Straff's forces, showcasing pewterarm resilience.
The Hero of Ages
A large-muscled man with a powerful build and thick arms, Hammond wears a simple vest that exposes his bare arms along with sturdy trousers no matter the temperature, his pewter-enhanced resilience letting him ignore even the harshest cold. His face often shows looks of consternation with a furrowed brow as he sits in deep philosophical thought. A rugged fair-skinned man in his fighting prime, he carries the sturdy frame and capable stance of an experienced Thug warrior.
- Leads troops at the Battle of Fadrex City against Yomen's forces.
- Endures the killing mists and ashfalls with pewter-enhanced endurance.
- Survives the rvinadi (shattering) and final koloss assault on Luthadel.
- Contributes to the storage cache quest and aids in the world's preservation.
Relationships
Ham starts as Kelsier's loyal thug and crew philosopher in Book 1, providing security, training, and combat support for the rebellion; this direct mentorship ends with Kelsier's death but influences Ham's later leadership.
Evolving from a fellow rebel to Elend's close ally and trusted captain of the guard in Books 2-3, Ham offers unwavering military advice, guard leadership during sieges, and philosophical camaraderie as Elend grows into a ruler and Mistborn.
Key Events
Book Appearances
Mistborn: The Final Empire
First appears Ch 1
The Well of Ascension
First appears Ch 1
The Hero of Ages
First appears Ch 12