The Stormlight Archive · Character
Hobber
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 21
Hobber’s gap-toothed grin makes him instantly recognizable, an open flash of humor and humanity amid the hard labor around him. There is a sturdy warmth in his round face and thick neck, and even pain seems unable to entirely smother his good cheer.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 21
- Books
- 1
Hobber is a bridgeman whose arrow wound leaves him in pain, but his recovery brings him back into the company of the men and eventually back to work. His open smile and grateful bond with Kaladin make him one of the crew’s most immediately endearing figures. He helps carry supplies and practices with the bridge as his strength returns, embodying the stubborn hope that grows among the bridgemen.
Description
Hobber is lean, with a round face, short black hair, and a thick neck. A gap between his front teeth gives his open smile a distinctive, memorable look. He wears rough, practical clothes suited to a bridgeman’s hard work, and his bearing is warm and unguarded. An arrow wound to his leg is a recurring visible mark, though it heals enough for him to move about without a crutch.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Kaladinconflicting source relationships
Kaladin treated Hobber’s wound with knobweed sap and saved him from infection. Hobber’s gratitude has become strong loyalty, and he joins Kaladin’s gathering.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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