The loyal and trusting doorward of Rohan, Háma is friendly with Gandalf and Aragorn and amazed by the legendary weapons they carry. Despite the strict rule against weapons, he allows Gandalf to bring his staff into Théoden’s hall and is subsequently demoted to errand-runner. Háma is the one to suggest Éowyn be left in charge of the people of Rohan. He dies valiantly, defending the gate during the battle of Helm’s Deep, and Théoden mourns him.