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===Helping in Bridge Four=== |
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After a few weeks, thanks to the food and antiseptic [[Kaladin]] was able to get, Hobber limped out of the barrack and joined the rest of [[Bridge Four]] for their first pot of stew.{{book ref|sa1|27}} Before long, Hobber could walk without his crutch and it wouldn’t be long before he could start running bridges again. In the meantime, [[Lopen]] recruited him, along with [[Dabbid]], to help carry water for the rest of Bridge Four.{{book ref|sa1|32}} |
After a few weeks, thanks to the food and antiseptic [[Kaladin]] was able to get, Hobber limped out of the barrack and joined the rest of [[Bridge Four]] for their first pot of stew.{{book ref|sa1|27}} Before long, Hobber could walk without his crutch and it wouldn’t be long before he could start running bridges again. In the meantime, [[Lopen]] recruited him, along with [[Dabbid]], to help carry water for the rest of Bridge Four.{{book ref|sa1|32}} |
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| + | {{sidequote|No, sir. I wasn’t freed from Bridge Four. I was freed by it. I wouldn’t trade my time there for anything.|Hobber while getting his Bridge Four tattoo {{book ref|sa2|2}}|right|250px}} |
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| + | When [[Bridge Four]] decided to get tattoos, Hobber was the first one to jump at the chance as he was the very first one to believe in [[Kaladin]]. Even during the painful process, Hobber kept a grin on his face. As the tattooist finished, Hobber asked what it meant. Sigzil answered that it meant “freedom.” Hobber said that it was good, but not good enough. He wanted “Bridge Four” added to it, because Bridge Four was what freed him. While Kaladin didn’t understand it, he drew the glyphs anyways so they could be added to Hobber’s tattoo. Once Hobber was finished, the others requested the same. Hobber, along with the rest of Bridge Four, objected when the tattooist said she couldn’t tattoo [[Shen]]/[[Rlain]] because he was property. The tattooist gave in and before long, all of Bridge Four, with the exception of Kaladin whose ink wouldn’t take, had the matching “Bridge Four” tattoo.{{book ref|sa2|2}} |
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| + | ===Encountering the Assassin in White=== |
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| + | [[Kaladin]], after receiving warning from [[Syl]] that darkness was in the palace, assigned Hobber and [[Beld]] to an advance squad in charge of scouting a way out of the building. The two men scouted ahead, but they ran into [[Szeth]]. Szeth cut down Hobber, leaving his legs darkened and grey, dead. He then stabbed Beld through, killing him. After fighting Szeth, Kaladin found Hobber weeping. He apologized to Kaladin and explained what happened. Kaladin tried to reassure him, but Hobber told him he couldn’t feel his legs, that he was useless. Kaladin objected firmly and told him it would always be Bridge Four. Kaladin offered that they could have [[Rock]] teach him how to cook. Hobber countered that he was an awful cook, but Kaladin just told him he’d fit in with most military cooks. Kaladin then tried to lift Hobber, but his body object. He sucked in [[Stormlight]] and then carried Hobber back towards the others.{{book ref|sa2|33}} |
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==Relationships== |
==Relationships== |
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Revision as of 00:27, 10 October 2018
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| Groups | Bridge Four |
| Residence | Urithiru |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
Hobber is a member of Bridge Four.
He is one of the first men that Kaladin rescued during a bridge run. Hobber expresses his thanks by being one of the first to believe in Kaladin, giving him his full devotion.[1] Upon healing, he assists Lopen with bringing water on the runs.[2] Once completely healed, he serves on the King’s Guard, protecting King Elhokar. During an assassination attempt on Dalinar’s life, Hobber is injured, losing use of his legs.[3] After the injury, Hobber serves as assistant chef to Rock until he was finally able to breathe in Stormlight, which restores the use of his legs.[4]
Appearance and Personality
Hobber is round-faced and lean. He has a gap between his teeth and short black hair.[5] He has a tattoo on his forehead to cover up his slave’s brand.[6] Hobber is frequently one of the more positive men in Bridge Four, always supporting Kaladin and the rest of the men. He likes to joke with the others and help wherever he can, even when he is severely injured.
History
Hobber was assigned to the bridge crews after getting into a drunken brawl along with his squad. While he was probably just going along with that the others were doing, a man ended up dead, and he was punished accordingly.[7]
Rescued by Kaladin
During Kaladin’s first run as bridgeleader, he found an injured Hobber laying beside the bridge. He had taken an arrow through the thigh and was moaning in pain. Kaladin grabbed him under the arms and pulled him to safety. Determining that the arrow hadn’t hit any major arteries, Kaladin returned to the battlefield to retrieve more injured bridgemen. After tending to the more severe injuries, Kaladin returned to Hobber and cleaned, stitched, and bound his wound. Kaladin ordered the men to tie Hobber and Dabbid to the top of the bridge so they could transport them back.[1]
When Kaladin checked on the wounded, Hobber was smiling opening. He thanked Kaladin for saving him. Kaladin told him he wouldn’t be able to walk for a few weeks, but that he would bring him food from the mess hall. Hobber just thanked him again, taking his hand, almost tearing up. Kaladin moved on to Dabbid and Hobber told Kaladin that he’d been sitting like that all night. Hobber thought he’d been hit in the head, but Kaladin disagreed, calling it battle shock and that it would wear off. Hobber just hoped he was right.[5]
Helping in Bridge Four
After a few weeks, thanks to the food and antiseptic Kaladin was able to get, Hobber limped out of the barrack and joined the rest of Bridge Four for their first pot of stew.[8] Before long, Hobber could walk without his crutch and it wouldn’t be long before he could start running bridges again. In the meantime, Lopen recruited him, along with Dabbid, to help carry water for the rest of Bridge Four.[2]
Bridge Four tattoos
“No, sir. I wasn’t freed from Bridge Four. I was freed by it. I wouldn’t trade my time there for anything.”
—Hobber while getting his Bridge Four tattoo [6]
When Bridge Four decided to get tattoos, Hobber was the first one to jump at the chance as he was the very first one to believe in Kaladin. Even during the painful process, Hobber kept a grin on his face. As the tattooist finished, Hobber asked what it meant. Sigzil answered that it meant “freedom.” Hobber said that it was good, but not good enough. He wanted “Bridge Four” added to it, because Bridge Four was what freed him. While Kaladin didn’t understand it, he drew the glyphs anyways so they could be added to Hobber’s tattoo. Once Hobber was finished, the others requested the same. Hobber, along with the rest of Bridge Four, objected when the tattooist said she couldn’t tattoo Shen/Rlain because he was property. The tattooist gave in and before long, all of Bridge Four, with the exception of Kaladin whose ink wouldn’t take, had the matching “Bridge Four” tattoo.[6]
Encountering the Assassin in White
Kaladin, after receiving warning from Syl that darkness was in the palace, assigned Hobber and Beld to an advance squad in charge of scouting a way out of the building. The two men scouted ahead, but they ran into Szeth. Szeth cut down Hobber, leaving his legs darkened and grey, dead. He then stabbed Beld through, killing him. After fighting Szeth, Kaladin found Hobber weeping. He apologized to Kaladin and explained what happened. Kaladin tried to reassure him, but Hobber told him he couldn’t feel his legs, that he was useless. Kaladin objected firmly and told him it would always be Bridge Four. Kaladin offered that they could have Rock teach him how to cook. Hobber countered that he was an awful cook, but Kaladin just told him he’d fit in with most military cooks. Kaladin then tried to lift Hobber, but his body object. He sucked in Stormlight and then carried Hobber back towards the others.[3]
Relationships
Kaladin
Having been rescued by Kaladin, Hobber never wavers in his support of or devotion to the bridgeleader. He supports his efforts and is even the first to get a Bridge Four tattoo to cover up his slave brand. Kaladin, while strong most of the time, almost seems near tears whenever he talks to Hobber after his injury at the hands of Szeth. When Kaladin encourages Hobber to try to breathe in Stormlight, he tells Hobber that he has one of the best hearts of all of them.
Rock
Rock, or Lunamor, embraces having Hobber’s support in the kitchen even though he is barely passable as a cook. Hobber jokes after his injury that left him with dead legs that he could burn broth.[3] However, Rock appreciates his help knowing that he could always find the man where he left him.{book ref|sa3|37}}