A veteran soldier of the Mark, he has carried mail and shield for more than thirty-five years. Father of twin girls, now in their early twenties, their mother dead in labour. Fiercely loyal, he'll go to any lengths to protect those he cares for. Having been forced to leave Rohan, he is torn between the desire to return and defend his family, and the shame he bears for the acts that exiled him. Most times jovial and kind, though he can fall into deep melancholies and acts with grim determination when threatened.

Keeper of an inherited collection of dead monsters and fish, from his great grand uncle, Mr Hardbottle. Is attached to The Grey Guard as an expert of fishing and deadly monsters.

Davibard Slightwich grew up in Buckland, He was fond of boats and the Brandywine early in his life. when he turned 33 he moved to Bywater, where he met his best friend, Adelaskar Fussyfoot. Some years later he moved to Slighting, where he lived until the year of 1418, when his grandfather died and he inherited *alot* of money. With all this wealth he bought a nice little smial in Songburrow, where he now lives with Adelaskar, who helps him out around the garden. Rumours says he has taken up his old love for boats and gathered a small bunch of hobbits to form a fleet...