The Fellowship of the Ring consists of nine members: Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry), Peregrin Took (Pippin), Gandalf the Grey, Aragorn (Strider), Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli son of Glóin, and Boromir of Gondor. This group was formed to help Frodo in his quest to destroy the One Ring.