Hoke was an overweight maintenance worker, identified as male, who worked at the Q'Maere Research Facility. Previously, he had been a member of the Commission for the Preservation of the New Order, but doubts arose regarding his allegiance, leading to his assignment to Re-Education for "re-braining". When Moff Kentor Sarne deserted the facility, he was among the personnel left behind. He was teamed up with Dyril, and gave the impression of being both arrogant and good-natured.