Bifur was one of the original fourteen members of Thorin's Company and the twelve companions of Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield. He was also the paternal cousin of Bofur and Bombur. He once had an ax in his head due to an accident with an Orc and was not ever able to speak the Westron Language ever again. He went on the Quest of Erebor from April 24 to November 23 and also survived the Battle of the Five Armies.
Born in the West, Bifur has the rusting remains of an Orc axe embedded in his forehead, which has rendered him inarticulate and occasionally feisty! He communicates only with Khuzdul and hand gestures. Unlike most of the others in The Company of Dwarves, Bifur is not related to Thorin, nor is he of noble lineage, but rather is descended from miners and smithies – simple folk with simple tastes.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Bifur was born nineteen years after the Battle of Moria, therefore was not part of it. He lived in Blue Mountains with presumably his parents, aunt and uncle, but definitely his cousins.
Following Thorin II Oakenshield to a new life in the Blue Mountains, he continued his life as a toy maker.
Quest of Erebor[]
Answering Thorin Oakenshield's Quest of Erebor, he went to the meeting at Bag End with his cousins Bofur and Bombur, where he played the clarinet. On the quest, he was nearly cooked on a spit by trolls and nearly killed by Goblins, Wargs, Stone giants, Great Spiders, and the dragon Smaug himself. A valiant and brave warrior, Bifur never gave up, and fought in the Battle of Five Armies with all his strength, killing numerous enemies. In the fallout of the great battle, Dáin II Ironfoot gave him his share of the treasure, and he retired to live at the Lonely Mountain.
Family/Relationships[]
- Bofur (cousin)
- Bombur (cousin)
- Unnamed aunt
- Unnamed uncle
- Unknown parents
Appearances[]
- The Hobbit film series
| Balin | Bifur | Bilbo Baggins | Bofur | Bombur | Dori | Dwalin | Fíli | Gandalf | Glóin | Kíli | Nori | Ori | Thorin Oakenshield | Óin |