Gobber the Belch is a veteran warrior of the Hairy Hooligan Tribe and a long-time friend and adviser of Stoick the Vast. He is 50 years old in the first film, 55 in the sequel and 56 in the final film. Gobber is also known to be a very talented blacksmith and acts as a teacher as well as a parent to Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.