Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved books, The Lord of the Rings trilogy centers around the free peoples of Middle-earth's collective effort to stand against the Dark Lord Sauron, forming a small fellowship that attempts to sneak into Mordor and destroy the One Ring of power by casting it into the fires of Mount Doom.

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This grand, epic story features the most unlikely of heroes, hobbits. Hobbits are small mortal beings that primarily dwell in the Shire and the Anduin Vale. However, each of the hobbits that play an important role in The Lord of the Rings has a distinct personality, ranging from villainous or obnoxious to selfless and heroic.

Sméagol

Smeagol holds the ring and gazes at it longingly in Lord of the Rings

Before he became the creature known as Gollum, Sméagol was a Stoor, a type of hobbit. His hobbit appearance and nature were corrupted by the One Ring and he became unrecognizable as he was consumed by his lust for the One Ring.

The audience does not get to see Sméagol in his hobbit form for very long and what little they do see is far from likable. Sméagol is seen murdering his cousin in order to take possession of the One Ring. The movie then depicts his descent into villainy as he becomes Gollum.

Déagol

Deagol and Smeagol go fishing in Lord of the Rings

Like Sméagol, Déagol makes only a brief appearance in the trilogy. While his hand is seen fishing the One Ring out of a river in the prologue of The Fellowship of the Ring, his only real appearance comes at the beginning of The Return of the King.

Déagol barely gets the opportunity to show his personality before he is murdered by his cousin. But from the few moments of peaceful fishing with Sméagol on his birthday, Déagol seems like a likable enough hobbit.

Rosie Cotton

Rosie Cotton and Sam in The Lord of the Rings

Rosie Cotton is a barmaid from the Shire. She is shown dancing and having fun at Bilbo's birthday party in The Fellowship of the Ring. Frodo encourages Sam to go dance with her. In this one scene, she is depicted as popular and fun-loving.

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When Sam returns from his epic journey, he finally has the courage to make his feelings for Rosie known. The two get married and have many children together, some of which they name after the other hobbits that accompanied Sam on the journey.

Bilbo Baggins

Bilbo examines the One Ring

By the time that Bilbo decides to leave the Shire on his 111th birthday, he has been in possession of the One Ring for 60 years and is beginning to feel the effects of it. Despite the momentary desire to take it back, Bilbo becomes the first bearer of the Ring to give it up voluntarily, demonstrating incredible will and character.

Even before he had his younger days depicted in The Hobbit trilogy, The Lord of the Rings made it clear that Bilbo is one of the strongest and most mature hobbits.

Pippin

Pippin smiles while looking on from Lord of the Rings

When audiences are first introduced to Pippin, as he and Merry steal Gandalf's fireworks and create a scene at Bilbo's birthday party, it is clear that Pippin is a goofy and mischievous character. He later confirms this when he puts the entire fellowship in peril with his actions in the mines of Moria.

He makes a fool of himself and sticks his foot in his mouth many times throughout the trilogy, but at his core, Pippin is good-natured and loyal. His comedic relief, constant bravery, and unwavering friendship make him immensely likable despite his shortcomings.

Merry

Merry looks on confused from Lord of the Rings

Like Pippin, Merry is initially shown to be a humorous prankster. However, over the course of the trilogy, he matures and grows. After Merry and Pippin lead the Ents in battle against Isengard, Merry proves himself to be a brave warrior.

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He develops a friendship, and possible unrequited romance, with Éowyn, and the two are able to defeat the Witch-king. Watching this overlooked hobbit help take down one of the most powerful villains in Middle-earth is one of the biggest highlights of the entire trilogy.

Frodo

Frodo looks back and smiles at someone

Frodo is the central figure of the fellowship, the ring bearer tasked with carrying the One Ring into Mordor. He is kind-hearted, a bit naive, and a great friend. He does not have the same abilities or experience as other members of the fellowship, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to contribute to the cause.

As Frodo carries the Ring closer and closer to Mount Doom, he becomes increasingly affected and corrupted by it, eventually becoming a shell of himself. Thankfully, he is able to return to his true self after the Ring is destroyed.

Sam

Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee standing in front of a corn field in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Samwise Gamgee is Frodo's best friend and gardener. He inadvertently finds himself caught up in the quest to destroy the Ring when Gandalf catches him eavesdropping. Despite having never stepped foot outside the Shire before, he follows Frodo all the way to Mount Doom.

At the moment when Frodo is too weak to finish the journey, Sam gives a rousing speech and physically carries Frodo the rest of the way. He is an incredible friend whose loyalty, support, care, and strength make him the most likable hobbit in The Lord of the Rings.

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