He and Thorin Oakenshield grew up as childhood friends, though he is some years older than the king-in-waiting. Together they have shared the bitter travails of exile, and plenty of hard action, having fought their way through innumerable Goblins and Orcs. Through it all, he remains Thorin’s staunchest supporter and maintains an unshakeable belief in his friend’s leadership. - Visual Companion by Jude Fisher
He and Thorin Oakenshield grew up as childhood friends, though he is some years older than the king-in-waiting. Together they have shared the bitter travails of exile, and plenty of hard action, having fought their way through innumerable Goblins and Orcs. Through it all, he remains Thorin’s staunchest supporter and maintains an unshakeable belief in his friend’s leadership. - Visual Companion by Jude Fisher