17 The Hobbit Character Posters Are Here

Balin is the second-eldest dwarf in the group. The character is played by Ken Stott in the upcoming film. Related to Thorin Oakenshield, Balin is one of his closest, most trusted advisors.

Played by William Kircher, Bifur is also one of the 13 companions of Bilbo on his journey. He has an affinity for raspberry jam.

In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves on a journey taking them through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers.

James Nesbitt will play Bofur, a dwarf who plays the clarinet. He has a disastrous tendency to state the obvious and blurt out things without thinking.

Dwarf Bombur will be portrayed by Stephen Hunter in Peter Jackson's adaptation. A heavier dwarf, he's often falling when trying to navigate his large stature through treacherous terrain.

Mark Hadlow will play Dori. In the book, Dori is described as "a decent fellow, despite his grumbling."

Dwalin will be played by Graham McTavish in The Hobbit. The first film will open in theaters on Dec. 14.

Dwarf Fili will be played by Dean O'Gorman, a New Zealand actor whose credits include TV shows The Cult, Go Girls and Legend of the Seeker.

While Galadriel does not appear in the book The Hobbit, Cate Blanchett will reprise her role as Galadriel in the film. "Something moves in the shadows," she's seen saying in a trailer for the new film.

The wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) visits Bilbo Baggins and tasks him with reclaiming the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

Played by Peter Hambleton, Gloin is the most outspoken and opinionated and is not afraid to challenge authority.

Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum in all three Hobbit films. Serkis also directed the second unit on the film.

Dwarf Kili and his brother Fili are the youngest of the 13 dwarves. Kili is played by Aidan Turner.

Perhaps the most elusive member of The Company of Thorin Oakenshield, Nori is often in trouble with the dwarvish authorities. The character will be played by Jed Brophy.

Dwarf Oin, played by John Callen, joins Thorin Oakenshield out of a sense of loyalty to his kin, and also because he has a substantial sum of money invested in the venture.

Played by Adam Brown, Ori is a talented artist, and can often be found drawing and writing in his journal.

The leader of the dwarf group, Thorin Oakenshield is a strong and fearless fighter. He's played by Richard Armitage.