Bofur

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**Bofur** is a character from *The Hobbit* film trilogy. He débuts in the first film of the prequel trilogy and is portrayed by James Nesbitt

Bofur's character is expanded due to his own character lacking a physical description and a personality.

## History

Before Quest of Erebor

Bofur is the brother of Bombur and cousin of Bifur, born in the Blue Mountains to his unnamed parents. Being of the lower class, Bofur worked as a miner in the mines and became well acquainted with members of the Line of Durin. He later became a member of Thorin's company and travels to Bag End with eight other dwarves, however only coming for the free ale.

During Quest of Erebor

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After Quest of Erebor

Bofur, along with Tauriel, Kíli, Fíli, Óin and Bard's children escape from Bard's house and use his boat to leave Lake-town while Smaug attacks. However, they run into problems, such as Bain goes to help his father and collide into the Master's ship. Bard does succeed in killing Smaug, and Bofur and the others successfully escape. The following morning, Bofur and the others leave for the Lonely Mountain to rejoin the company. Finally arriving, they are reunited with Bilbo, where Bofur reasons they only just got there. The hobbit informs them of Thorin's current state, where he constantly spends his days in the treasure room. Later, Bofur reunites with Bombur and Bifur.

Like the other dwarves, Bofur continuously searches for the Arkenstone and witnesses Thorin telling off Bard and giving Bilbo the mithril shirt. Bofur notices Bilbo is also acting strange, but doesn't know that the hobbit has the Arkenstone and begins to suspect Bilbo wants to leave Erebor.

Later that night, Bofur approaches Bilbo in the middle of the night, where he advises that the hobbit should be inside and out of the cold. However, Bilbo tells Bofur that it still smells of dragon. Bofur informs Bilbo that the elves are moving into their archer positions and highly doubts that they will all live to see the end of the battle. The hobbit tells Bofur these are indeed dark days. Without implying that he knows Bilbo is going to escape, Bofur purposefully tells the Hobbit that Bombur will be on watch next and notes that it will be pretty hard to wake him up. He walks away, but Bilbo yells to Bofur and tells him that they will see each other again. However, thinking Bilbo will not return, bids him with a fond farewell before going back into the mountain.

A few hours after their conversation, Bilbo returns to the Lonely Mountain while giving away the Arkenstone. The next morning, after Bilbo was nearly killed by Thorin, Bofur hurriedly helps him escape before Thorin can remember his wrath against Bilbo *(The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies)*

During Battle of the Five Armies

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After the Battle of the Five Armies

After the death of Thorin Oakenshield, Bofur bows down to his king and friend Thorin's body as a sign of respect and later attends Thorin's, Fili's and Kili's funeral. Later, Bofur and the others say goodbye to Bilbo as he departs. Tearing up at saying goodbye to a friend, Bilbo promises they are always welcome to visit at Bag End without bothering to knock.

Bofur continues to live in the Lonely Mountain while also gaining a fourteenth share of his treasure.

## Trivia

### Character Notes

#### Character Notes

* Bofur wears a hat throughout the entire trilogy and never takes it off. *(An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies)*
* By the time of Thorin's quest, Bofur is approximately 132 to 178  years old.

### Production Information

* According to Bofur's casting call, Bofur is "endearing and likable," states out the obvious, and came because the beer was free. He also likes "good food [and company]"  and will do anything for his friends.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ Bofur's official biography

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