Peter Hambleton — Firebrand accountant, father of Gimli from Lord of the Rings .

The giant pale Orc seeking revenge against Thorin's bloodline.

DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 or Dolby Atmos (on 4K re-releases). 4. Setting Index: Locations of Middle-earth The Shire (Hobbiton): Representation of peace and comfort. The Trollshaws: The site of the first major skirmish. Rivendell (Imladris): The elven sanctuary.

A youthful, charismatic archer; brother to Fili and nephew to Thorin; lacks a prominent beard, marking his youth by dwarf standards.

| Character | First Appearance | Key Traits | |-----------|----------------|-------------| | | 00:00 | Reluctant, clever, compassionate | | Gandalf the Grey | 00:00 | Wise, manipulative, deus ex machina | | Thorin Oakenshield | 00:00 | Proud, vengeful, noble | | Gollum | 1:15:00 | Schizoid, pitiable, dangerous | | Azog the Defiler | 18:30 (flashback) | Ruthless, pale orc, villain | | Elrond | 48:00 | Gracious, scholarly | | Galadriel | 54:00 (EE) | Serene, powerful | | Radagast the Brown | 1:02:00 | Eccentric, animal-loving |

: The unexpected party; riddle contest with Gollum; rescuing Thorin from Azog. Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen)

Stunt choreography and green-screen interaction for the fiery pine trees climax. Appendix 8: Return to Middle-earth

The wretched, Ring-corrupted cave dweller.

Cate Blanchett — Elf-queen of Lothlórien, member of the White Council.

The movie begins in the Shire, where Bilbo Baggins lives a peaceful life. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when Gandalf and the dwarves arrive at his home. They persuade Bilbo to join them on a quest to reclaim their treasure and kingdom from the dragon Smaug.

: Dean O'Gorman; Kíli’s older brother, nephew to Thorin, and skilled fighter using dual blades.

The film introduces a massive ensemble cast, primarily comprised of Thorin Oakenshield’s company of Dwarves. The Bagginses and Wizards

: Bilbo finds the Ring and wins a high-stakes riddle contest against Gollum.

The titular Hobbit hero recruited as the "burglar" for the Quest of Erebor.

: A chaotic, subterranean network of rope bridges and cages.

Graham McTavish — The fierce warrior brother of Balin.

A rebellious, rogue-like dwarf with distinct star-shaped hair; brother to Dori and Ori; known for his sticky fingers and pickpocketing skills.

The arrival of the thirteen dwarves at Bag End.