13 Dwarves in the Hobbit Movie
Thorin Oakenshield:
Will be played by: Richard Armitage
Appearance: Old, Silver haired, Sky-Blue hood with a silver tassel. Owner of Orcrist
Leader and eldest of the dwarves, he is the first Fallen King and seeking his return. He is proud and sometimes a bit bullheaded, but he is still lovable.
Balin:
Will be played by: Ken Stott
Appearance: Old, white beard, scarlet hood.
The second oldest and second in command. The dwarves’ appointed watchman. He has the sharpest eyes–in actual and figurative terms. He senses Bilbo’s innate goodness. He is the visionary, he wants to return to the site of ancient glory, his homeland, Khazad-Dum.
Dwalin:
Will be played by: Graham McTavish
Appearance: Blue beard tucked under a gold belt, bright eyes, dark green hood.
The brooding silent type that prefers to respond in nods but misses very little–he’s the one who asks “Where’s Thorin?”
Dori:
Will be played by: Mark Hadlow
Appearance: Purple hood
He’s the strongest yet the most sensitive of the dwarves. While he may grumble, he is reliable and not easily unsettled. He is a team player and helped Bilbo repeatedly out of tight corners.
Nori:
Will be played by: Jed Brophy
Appearance: Purple hood
The referee between Dori and Ori. He balances the team view with the personal one.
Ori:
Will be played by: Adam Brown
Appearance: Grey hood
Like Nori he is a realist. He is perfectly willing to help others but at the bottom line he knows he’s in it for the treasure. They are mercenaries.
Fili and Kili:
Will be played by: Rob Kazinsky and Aidan Turner accordingly
Appearance: Yellow beard, silver belt, blue hood, usually carrying the group’s tools.
I mention these together because though they are brothers they’re more like twins. Also, being the youngest of the dwarves they are more likely to be merry and fun-filled. They often finish each others sentences and try to go one better than the other. But, ultimately, it is their commitment to family that is more important than any other thing.
Gloin:
Will be played by: Peter Hambleton
Gloin has a white hood
Father of Gimli. He is definitely a fighter. Also, a fire-starting expert. Along with his brother he can start a fire in almost any condition.
Oin:
Will be played by: John Callen
Appearance: Oin has a brown hood
Like Gloin, he is a survivalist–remember he’s a great firestarter. He loves hot work, metalurgy and battle. But in a pinch he would have been willing to dump Bilbo.
Bifur
Will be played by: William Kircher
Appearance: Yellow hood
Sees the whole thing as an adventure with a return to family standing and fortunes. Along with cousin Bifur he watches over “little” brother Bombur.
Bofur:
Will be played by: James Nesbitt
Appearance: Yellow hood
Like his cousin, he is an opportunist. If a chance presents itself he will not turn away.
Bombur:
Will be played by: Stephen Hunter
Appearance: Very fat, pale green hood.
I saved him for last, since he hates being last. Bombur has the closest nature to Bilbo. He knows the most important things in life are a warm bed and plenty of food! Like Hobbits he loves creature comforts.
Special Thanks to “Madrona” for her vivid descriptions