Rattle's understudy and eventual replacement at The Mews.  Equally as stern and -- if possible -- even more laconic than Rattle, Stoke had large boots to fill when he took over the Hawks of Arden.  Wisely, he never attempted to take over Rattle's duties with Robin as well, remaining more of a crotchety uncle-type than a foster parent.

However, it was Stoke who taught Robin all she knows about alcohol and drinking, both the good and the ill.  The taciturn old Ranger's various stills and recipes were legendary amongst the Rangers even while Rattle was alive. And has only become moreso since her death.

Stoke's ability with the Hawks is equally impressive. It's common knowledge among the Rangers that Stoke doesn't talk much because it's hard for him to put the calls, chirrups and feather-ruffles he normally thinks in into words.

Stoke was still in residence at The Mews when Robin left to travel the Black Road.  But since then, she has learned that the he marched toward Chaos in his Lord's service.