The Lord Of The Rings, Behind The Scenes

• Frodo Baggins, a well-to-do Hobbit from the Shire who inherits the One Ring from Bilbo. Frodo is responsible for destroying the Ring in the fire of Mount Doom.
• Samwise Gamgee, gardener for the Bagginses, who accompanies Frodo on the quest to destroy the Ring.
• Meriadoc Brandybuck, or Merry, Frodo's cousin and companion in the Fellowship.
• Peregrin Took, Pip or Pippin, Frodo's cousin and companion in the Fellowship.