Main Character(s) # 2

Gandalf the wizard is in the order called The Wise. He is Gandalf the Grey, colors symbolized rank. Saruman the White is the leader of the order. Gandalf is tall, has long white hair and a long beard. Many people have said that they look very similar almost identical. He rides on the gallant steed Shadowfax. Gandalf has an extensive knowledge of the lore of hobbits and most of Middle Earth. Gandalf provides consul for the company and serves as a guide as well as a leader.

Gimli the dwarf is Gloin’s son. Gloin is one of the 12 dwarfs that went on the quest with Bilbo. Gimli comes from Beorning Mountains. He is as tall as a hobbit but very stout. He has orange hair and an orange beard. His weapon of choice is a battle axe. He and his companion Legolas do not get along well at first, but then soon become great friends.

Legolas is an elf from the Mirkwood. Elves are light footed and very graceful. Legolas Is a superb archer one of the best in the Mirkwood. He volunteered to join the company because most of the elves were leaving Middle Earth, and to improve relations with the dwarves.

Aragorn is the direct descended from the kings of old. He was met by Frodo in the Prancing Pony Inn. He had gone under the name “Strider” and he was a ranger. Rangers are the descendents of the kings of old. Aragorn is tall and has lengthy brown hair.

Boromir from Gondor has a broad build, and blond hair. He is shorter than Aragorn but broader. He has his Horn from his family. He attempted to take Frodo’s Ring but Frodo had slipped it on and had snuck away. Boromir had tried to apologize saying that a wave of madness had passed over him. Orcs had come to where he, Pippen, and Merry where and Boromir had tried to defend them but was smote by many arrows. Pippin and Merry were taken prisoner.

Merry and Pippin are also from the shire and are friends of Frodo. He had known them before they joined the company. Merry lives by the Brandywine which is a river. Pippen lived in Hobbiton near Frodo. Merry’s full name is Meridoc Brandybuck and Pippens full name is Peregrin Took.