Becomes the Dragon-slayer when he kills Smaug with a black arrow, using knowledge passed down from...

Successfully infiltrates Smaug's lair and steals a golden cup, fulfilling his contract as a...

Orchestrates the meeting between Bilbo and the dwarves, convincing Thorin to take the hobbit as...

A distant relative of Bilbo who has been trying to claim Bag End in his absence. Acquisitive and...

Lobelia's husband and another relative trying to claim Bag End in Bilbo's absence. Works with his...

A small elven sword that Bilbo takes from the troll hoard and names after using it to fight the...

Mortally wounded in the Battle of Five Armies, Thorin's madness lifts and he reconciles with Bilbo...

A sycophantic counselor to the Master of Lake-town, known for his greed and cowardice. Always...

A powerful orc chieftain who leads goblin forces in the Battle of Five Armies. Ancient enemy of the...

Bard's son, a young man of Lake-town who helps his father and shows courage in the face of danger....

One of the thirteen dwarves in Thorin's company. White-bearded and elderly, he is kind to Bilbo and...

Bilbo's mother, one of the three remarkable daughters of the Old Took. Known for her adventurous...

A large, strong man who can change into the form of a great black bear. Lives alone between the...

One of the three trolls encountered by the company. A dim-witted stone troll who argues with his...

One of the thirteen dwarves, cousin to Bofur and Bombur. A quiet dwarf who speaks little but is...

One of the thirteen dwarves, cousin to Bifur and brother to Bombur. A cheerful dwarf who often...

A fierce orc captain who leads goblin reinforcements in the Battle of Five Armies. Commands a large...

Falls into the enchanted stream in Mirkwood and falls into a deep magical sleep. Has to be carried...

Bilbo's father, a respectable hobbit who built Bag End. Married Belladonna Took and was known for...

An ancient raven, father of Roac, who once served as messenger for the dwarves of Erebor in the old...

Thorin's cousin and lord of the Iron Hills dwarves. Arrives with an army of dwarves to help defend...

One of the thirteen dwarves, eldest brother of Nori and Ori. Strong dwarf who often helps carry...

The legendary ancestor of Thorin's line, the first and greatest of the Seven Fathers of the...

One of the thirteen dwarves, brother to Balin. A tough, practical dwarf with a dark beard. Less...

The wise master of Rivendell, an elf-lord who has great knowledge of ancient lore and languages....

One of the thirteen dwarves in Thorin's company. Nephew of Thorin and brother to Kili. Young for a...

The chief of the Elvenking's guards who becomes drunk during a festival, allowing Bilbo to steal...

Enormous spiders that inhabit the dark depths of Mirkwood forest. They capture and cocoon travelers...

The last Lord of Dale who fought Smaug when the dragon first came to the mountain. Ancestor of...

An ancient elvish sword found in the troll hoard and taken by Gandalf. Known as 'Foe-hammer' by the...

One of the thirteen dwarves, brother to Oin. A stout dwarf with a white beard who is particularly...

A vast horde of goblins and orcs from the Misty Mountains and beyond, led by Bolg and other...

Fierce goblin warriors who serve the Great Goblin in the tunnels under the Misty Mountains. They...

A wretched creature living alone on an island in an underground lake. Speaks in a hissing voice to...

Magnificent giant eagles who are ancient enemies of the goblins and wargs. Noble creatures who...

The enormous king of the goblins in the Misty Mountains. Commands a vast army of goblins and wargs....

The great eagle who leads the rescue of the company from the goblins and wargs. Ancient and wise,...

Dwarven warriors from the Iron Hills who arrive with Dain Ironfoot to reinforce Thorin during the...

A Wood-elf responsible for the prison keys in Thranduil's halls. Falls asleep during the autumn...

One of the thirteen dwarves, brother to Fili and nephew of Thorin. The youngest of the company,...

Armed men who serve as the town watch for Lake-town, maintaining order and defending the...

Flees Lake-town with much of the town's gold when Smaug attacks, abandoning his people in their...

One of the thirteen dwarves, brother to Dori and Ori. Middle brother of the three, known for his...

One of the thirteen dwarves, brother to Gloin. Elderly dwarf with a white beard who serves as the...

Bilbo's grandfather on his mother's side, remembered for his adventurous spirit. Said to have had...

An ancient elvish sword found in the troll hoard, taken by Thorin as his weapon. Known to the...

One of the thirteen dwarves, youngest brother of Dori and Nori. A young dwarf who can write and is...

The common folk of Lake-town who make their living by fishing and trading. Initially excited by the...

Wood-elves who guide the empty barrels down the Forest River to Lake-town, unknowingly carrying the...

Ancient messenger birds allied with the dwarves of Erebor. They can speak the common tongue and...

An ancient raven, son of Carc, who serves as messenger for the dwarves of Erebor. Brings news of...

Bard's daughter, a young woman of Lake-town who helps care for her younger sister and assists her...

In his rage at the theft and suspecting Lake-town's involvement, Smaug flies from the mountain to...

Enormous beings made of living rock who hurl boulders at each other across the mountain peaks...

Carries the news of Smaug's death to the ravens, serving as a vital messenger in the communication...

Thorin's father, former King under the Mountain who was captured and imprisoned. Lost his kingdom...

The king of the Wood-elves in Mirkwood. Suspicious of the dwarves and their intentions, he...

Thorin's grandfather, the King under the Mountain when Smaug first attacked Erebor. Possessed great...

Bard's youngest daughter, a child of Lake-town who represents the innocent victims of Smaug's...

One of the three trolls, apparently the leader of the group. More cunning than his companions but...

Leaders of the warg packs that ally with the goblins. These enormous evil wolves hunt in...

Large, evil wolves that serve the goblins as mounts and hunting beasts. Intelligent and cruel, they...

One of the three stone trolls, known for his bad temper and complaints about the dwarves being too...

Elven warriors who patrol Mirkwood forest and capture the dwarves after their battle with the...