Glóin

Glóin is a fictional character appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Hobbit. He is one of the thirteen dwarves who accompany the wizard Gandalf and the hobbit Bilbo Baggins on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. Glóin is a member of Durin's folk, a prominent lineage of dwarves. He is described as a stout dwarf with a long white beard and a red hood.

In the narrative, Glóin is characterized by his somewhat grumpy disposition and his strong sense of loyalty to his kinsmen. He is particularly protective of his son, Gimli, who later becomes a significant character in The Lord of the Rings. Glóin participates in many of the adventures and perils faced by the company, including encounters with goblins, trolls, and giant spiders. He is present during the Battle of Five Armies, a climactic confrontation that concludes the quest.

Glóin's lineage is significant within Tolkien's legendarium. He is the son of Gróin and a descendant of Durin the Deathless, the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves. This ancestry places him in a position of respect among his people. His involvement in the quest for Erebor highlights the dwarven desire to reclaim their lost homeland and treasure. Glóin's interactions with Bilbo Baggins often reveal the initial mistrust between dwarves and hobbits, which eventually evolves into a grudging respect.