| a list of the characters and their descriptions from LOTR info and pics from www.lordoftherings.net |
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| Aragorn / Strider |
| Culture: human A descendant of the lost line of the ancient kings of Men, Aragorn is fated to one day claim the empty throne of Gondor. Aragorn is a mighty warrior, wielding his blade with great adeptness in defense of Helm�s Deep. He fights with passion and bravery, but also with wisdom, which earns him the respect and admiration of Th�oden, King of the Rohirrim. In The Return of the King, he will face several challenges that will determine the fate of Middle-earth. |
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| Arwen |
| Culture: elf The only daughter of Elrond, Lord of Rivendell, Arwen is said to be the most beautiful of all living beings in Middle-earth. Born to an immortal life as an Elf, Arwen must chose between it or to forsake this everlasting existence for the love of the mortal Aragorn. In so doing, she dooms herself to die as a Human. |
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| Bilbo Baggins |
| Culture: hobbit A jovial, but eccentric Hobbit of the Shire, Bilbo is the much loved uncle of Frodo Baggins. Bilbo enjoyed a long and prosperous life after his earlier adventures with the wizard Gandalf and the Dwarves,in part,due to preserving qualities of the mysterious, magic Ring he had found in his travels. He surrendered the Ring to Frodo in Fellowship and made his way to Rivendell to end his days among the Elves. |
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| Boromir |
| Culture: human The eldest and favored son of Denethor, the current Steward of Gondor, was chosen to represent the race of men in The Fellowship of the Ring. But the Ring's lure was too much for Boromir, who tried to take it from Frodo. He was redeemed when he was killed by Uruk-hai trying to protect Merry and Pippin, showing great courage and heroism. |
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| Denethor |
| Culture: human The current Steward of Gondor rules in the stead of the absent King. His sons are Boromir, who died trying to protect Merry and Pippin, and Faramir, the Gondorian ranger who encounters Frodo and Sam at Osgiliath. Denethor grieves the loss of his favored son, Boromir, and refuses to light the beacons to call for aid from Rohan. |
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| Elrond |
| Culture: elf A wise Elf Lord, Elrond is the father of Arwen, and founder and master of the Elf-haven Rivendell. In the Third Age of Middle-earth Elrond is an instrumental leader, rallying the diverse peoples of the lands together to fight the threat of Sauron. When his daughter Arwen contemplates forsaking her immortality to bind herself instead to the Human Aragorn, Elrond�s heart is torn between honoring the love of his daughter and losing her to a mortal death. He orders the shards of Narsil to be reforged so that the rightful King of Gondor can reclaim his sword. |
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| �omer |
| Culture: human The nephew of King Th�oden, �omer is one of Rohan�s mightiest warriors and a captain among the ranks of their fine horsemen. After the battle at Helm�s Deep, Eomer and the Rohirrim wait for the call of Gondor. |
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| �owyn |
| Culture: human Beautiful and strong, the Lady �owyn of Rohan is the niece of King Th�oden. Despite her noble blood, �owyn is not one to shy from combat. Adept with sword and shield, the Lady is quite capable of defending herself. When the men of Rohan leave to do battle in defense of their realm, �owyn longs to be allowed to take arms and join them, though her gender and office forbid it. |
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| Faramir |
| Culture: human The youngest son of Lord Denethor, Steward of Gondor, Faramir is brother to Boromir who perished defending Merry and Pippin. Unlike his brother, Faramir is not beloved by his father, and has spent many years as a ranger, scouting and defending the wild borderlands of Gondor in order to earn his affection. |
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| Frodo Baggins |
| Culture: hobbit Frodo is a most unlikely hero. A Hobbit, small and quiet, but possessing a true and noble spirit, Frodo becomes the bearer of the One Ring when it is left to him by his famous Uncle Bilbo. The task therefore falls to him to do what no one else can, and destroy the ring by casting it into the fires of Mount Doom. The burden of this charge will lie heavy on Frodo, pulling at him constantly as he trods the perilous path to Mordor from whence the One Ring came. |
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| Lady Galadriel |
| Culture: elf Oldest of all the Elves that remain in Middle-earth, the Lady Galadriel dwells in the forest haven of Lothl�rien, surrounded by her Elven followers, and husband Celeborn. Of all the wise, Galadriel is possessed of the greatest foresight and bestowed upon Frodo several gifts to help him in his quest, including the Phial of Light. She knows that the time of Elves is coming to an end, and soon she must join her kind leaving the shores of Middle-earth for the Immortal Lands to the west. |
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| Gandalf |
| Culture: wizard After the great battle with the Balrog of Moria, Gandalf shed his grey mantle in The Two Towers and took up the title of Gandalf the White. The power that had lain veiled beneath his old grey visage now shines undiluted in the eyes of the pale wizard. After their triumph at Helm�s Deep, Gandalf continues to be a vital part of the war against evil and will make his way to Minas Tirith for the final battle. |
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| Gimli |
| Culture: dwarf A proud and strong-willed people, the Dwarves of Middle-earth were great craftsfolk, skilled in the arts of smithing and metallurgy. When Frodo is appointed his quest, Gimli the Dwarf represents his people as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Gimli is a mighty warrior, quick to draw his broad axes in battle. Not given to subtlety, he wears his passions plainly for all to see. Yet for all his impulsiveness, Gimli is none the less loyal and noble in spirit. Once committed, his resolve to the success of the quest is unshakable. |
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| Legolas |
| Culture: elf A Prince of the Elven Kingdom of Mirkwood, Legolas joined the Fellowship of the Ring as a representative of his people. Legolas possesses the keen eyesight and sharp ears characteristic of his race. |
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| Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry) |
| Culture: hobbit A Hobbit from the Shire, Merry joins Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. He and Pippin separate from the Fellowship and find themselves in Fangorn Forest, where they meet Treebeard. With Treebeard and the Ents, they wage war on Isengard and the evil Saruman. |
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| Peregrin Took (Pippin) |
| Culture: hobbit A Hobbit from the Shire, Pippin joins Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. He and Merry separate from the Fellowship and find themselves in Fangorn Forest, where they meet Treebeard. With Treebeard and the Ents, they wage war on Isengard and the evil Saruman. |
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