Hobbits,+Elves,+and+Wizards

= Hobbits =

Hobbits are between two and four feet tall. They tend to be stout with slightly pointed ears. They typically dress in bright colors, favoring yellow and green. Hobbits are shy creatures, although capable of amazing things. Their feet are covered with curly hair, and have leathery soles, so most hardly ever wear shoes. The average life expectancy for hobbits is about one hundred years. Young Hobbits "come of age" at about thirty three.

= Elves =

In the Hobbit, Elves are described as a fun and loving people. They have pointier ears as pictured above. Elves also seem to be wise. Based on what the book contains on Elves, I would assume that they don't take things too seriously (they sing songs as the Dwarves when they passed by). Craftsmanship and music seem to be important when considering the Elves as a race as well. If we are talking about Wood Elves, I would guess that they aren't as wise as their relatives, and are suspicious to strangers even though they are a good race. Overall, the Elves appear to be a fairly respectable race in my eyes.

= Wizards =

Wizards are a race that take the form of Men, but possess much greater physical and mental power. We don't really get to see what Wizards are like as a whole in the Hobbit, but because Gandalf happens to be one, we can make assumptions. Wizards seem very wise and kind. Gandalf insisted on bringing Bilbo along on Thorin Oakenshield's quest as a "burglar," because of Bilbo's ability of stealth to sneak into various places Dwarves couldn't access and gain information. When Thorin was angry at Bilbo and wanted nothing to do with him, Gandalf was basically his protector. He said that he wouldn't have brought Bilbo along if it wouldn't have been a benefit. Gandalf was possibly the savior of Middle-earth when the Dwarves began to attack Bard and the Elvenking's armies. He told them to stop the useless fight because the Goblins were on their way with Wargs. Wizards, or at least Gandalf, appear to be very important to Middle-earth.