Obad-Hai is the eccentric chaplain of the 7th company. His origin is lost in the red mists of time; he vaguely recalls great battles and bloody campaigns fought under alien skies, but cannot say for certain when or where. These days he tries to go light on the violence. It's not like his mind is broekn or anything; as far as the librarians and apothecaries can determine it's quite wholesome. It's just that there are too many memories, too many words, too much zeal (a problem common for many of the old guard). His heart, however, has room to spare: For the Word - and for the good life. He delights in fine meals, good drink, and pleasurable company (not just of the carnal variety). He catalogues and collects strange creatures and plants. With the coming of the Verbum his little hobby found new purpose, and now he tends to the great jungle on Verbum whenever he can (which includes releasing new life into the wilds).