Bilbo Baggins

The final age of Middle-earth's recorded history before the beginning of the Fourth Age; the film depicts the rise of Sauron's power and the initial stages of the War of the Ring.

A Wizard who recognizes the danger of the One Ring and guides the quest against Sauron.

The Dwarf king who reclaims Erebor, commands its defense, and dies during the Battle of the Five Armies.

The Dark Lord and creator of the One Ring, seeking its recovery in order to dominate Middle-earth.

The dragon occupying Erebor and guarding the Dwarves' former hoard.

A hobbit of the Shire who inherits the One Ring and undertakes the quest to destroy it.

The Dwarven stronghold and treasure hoard contested by Thorin, the Lake-men, the Elves, and the Orcs.

The settlement on Long Lake attacked and destroyed by Smaug.

The great forest realm from which Thranduil's army marches to Erebor.

The destroyed Mannish city beneath Erebor, where much of the Battle of the Five Armies takes place.

A peaceful hobbit homeland in northwestern Middle-earth, including Hobbiton and Bag End.

A fortress in southern Mirkwood occupied by Sauron before his expulsion during the events of 2941.

The ruined Dwarven realm beneath the Misty Mountains, traversed by the Fellowship on its journey south.

The Elven refuge of Imladris, where the fate of the One Ring is decided.