Odo Baggins

*"What would you have me do, Chief?"*
―Odo Baggins to Sir Punchwood in "Squire Baggins!"
Shirriff **Odo Baggins** was a Hobbit and a unit from Shirrif Chief Bowman Diggle, as well as Sir Punchwood's squire on Middle-earth. He followed Punchwood on his journey to the Blue Mountains, until his death during an orc invasion.

## Biography

### 2014

#### Squire Baggins!

*Hevensday 12 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In episode 5 of the *Lord of the Rings*, Odo Baggins was hired by Sir Punchwood and given military combat training. Afterwards, he was positioned to guard Myrtle Brockhouse's barn while Punchwood delivered some goods.

#### Rangers of the North!

*Mersday 13 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In episode 6, Odo followed Sir Punchwood to trade with an elf as backup. When Punchwood did not have enough alignment, they retreated to Myrtle Brockhouse's barn. The next day, Odo left the barn with Punchwood and traveled west. They stayed the night at a tavern, "The Stumbling Pony."

*Sunday 16 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
The next day, Odo continued traveling with Punchwood to the Far Downs. He stood by as Punchwood traded with a merchant of Near Harad and spoke with the Rangers of the North. He and Punchwood went to look for shelter for the night, when they witnessed the Rangers in battle with orcs.

#### Gundabad Orcs!

*Trewsday 18 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In episode 7, Odo was in a barn with Sir Punchwood with permission from its owner, Lily Brockhouse. They continued their trek to the west, and Sir Punchwood assured him to not be afraid of his first time leaving the Shire. He followed along as Punchwood did some trading and practicing with his new spear. They also encountered more Rangers of the North before going hunting for orcs. Odo was wounded by an archer, so he had to bandage himself up. When he was back to full health, he was injured once more by an orc at a camp settled by the Rangers of the North, but this time he was poisoned. Nonetheless, he fought back against more orcs attacking the Ranger Camp. Afterwards, he was brought into a tent by Punchwood to heal.

*Hevensday 19 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In the morning, Odo was at full health once more, but he was agitated and belligerent, possibly wanting to blow off some steam. He followed Punchwood as he inspected ruins of the Dúnedain, but was attacked yet again by an orc, this time with a crossbow After Punchwood saved him, they stayed the night in the ruined tower.

#### Orc Cave!

*Mersday 20 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In episode 8, Odo followed Sir Punchwood as he inspected the ruins of Arnor for treasure. Afterwards, they continued west until they found a Ranger camp, with many guards. When the camp was attacked by orcs, Odo did not involve himself, but he did follow Punchwood to explore a Ranger tower to guard Bill.

*Highday 21 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
The next day, Odo and Punchwood heard that Arien the Galadhrim trader had appeared nearby. On the search for the elf, Odo engaged in combat with a crossbow orc. However, he was not faring well and had to be saved by Punchwood. They eventually encountered the elves, who would still not do business with Punchwood. They continued west until night fell and they stood before a dark forest. Punchwood considered releasing him because he did not feel like he was up to the task due to the possible presence of many dangerous monsters. He wanted to send Odo back home to the comfort of his Hobbit hole, but he was cut off by an orc, Gorbug, and a skirmish ensued. Punchwood had to kill more orcs before he could lead Odo across the water to make shelter in a ruin tower. Punchwood remarked on Odo's bravery for wanting to continue their journey, but had him say inside the tower for the night. However, he stepped outside the tower in the morning.

*Sunday 23 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
Odo stood by as Punchwood inspected the area for threats.

#### Angmar Orc Invasion

*Monday 24 Winterfilth, Shire Reckoning 1401*
In episode 9, Odo was once again asked to return to the safety of the Shire. When he refused, Punchwood voiced his admiration for Odo's courage and dutifulness. They continued to the west, with Punchwood taming a dog along the way, and they killed some orcs together until they found a group of dwarves. After Punchwood did some trading, Odo followed along until they found an orc camp which had been ravaged by Rangers. Punchwood asked them to look after Odo while he went to inspect another orc camp just as Angmar and Gundabad each launched an invasion nearby. Odo was unfortunately killed by Ugnag, the Angmar orc.

### Legacy

*"He gave his life for his friends, Farley and Bill, I put him in charge of their defense... and he did it, and paid the ultimate price. And for that, we salute you, Odo Baggins, mighty warrior of the Shire, and we shall lay you to rest now, my friend, and send you on your way to the afterlife."*
―Sir Punchwood in "Funeral for Odo Baggins"
In episode 10, Sir Punchwood gave a eulogy for Odo and buried his belongings in the Eriador Downs. On Punchwood's quest to the Tower Hills, he found some Thistle flowers and reflected that Odo would have liked them for his garden, about which he frequently spoke. He pledged to plant them at his Hobbit hole when he returned. Punchwood also found Flax and an orange tulip, which he used to dye Farley's collar in honor of Odo.

In episode 11, Punchwood was reminded of Odo when he found some mushrooms in the forest.

## Personality

*"Always there when you need him."*
―Sir Punchwood in "Orc Cave!"
As a Baggins, Odo enjoys adventure. In Episode 7, Sir Punchwood referred to him as his "faithful squire," and in Episode 8 he said that Odo was always where when he needed him. When Punchwood felt responsible for him and wanted to send him home, he commended Odo for his bravery when he did not want to go home. However, Punchwood also said that he was not a good listener. In Episode 9, Punchwood thanked Odo for his "steadfast loyalty" and admired his courage and passion to fulfill his duty, but also commented that he was "pigheaded."

When Odo died in battle, Punchwood remembered him for his bravery and said he was a stalwart companion worthy of kingship.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Hobbit Physiology:** Odo is a Hobbit (also known as a halfling), a member of a race similar to humans, of small size and with hairy feet. He is healthy, with a big appetite and a long lifespan. In Episodes 5 and 6, Sir Punchwood said that he looks fast, as he was able to keep up with him when the latter was riding his Shire pony, Bill. In Episode 7, he survived being simultaneously wounded and poisoned by Gundabad orcs long enough to heal himself. However, he could not survive his death at the hands of Ugnag, the Angmar orc.

### Abilities

In Episode 9, Punchwood said Odo was a fantastic guide and squire.

* **Combatant:** Odo was rigorously trained and tested in the Shirriff's department in the Shire, with his weapon of choice being a sling and he used pebbles for ammunition. He received military combat training from Sir Punchwood in Episode 5, but was noted that he needed to refine his aim. As of Episode 9, he has seven mob kills. Even when he was wounded and poisoned in Episode 7, he fought back against a group of orcs attacking a Ranger camp alongside Punchwood. He was charged with guarding Bill in Episode 8, although he was accompanied by the Rangers of the North. He helped Punchwood kill Orcs in Episode 9, and in the same episode he was charged with guarding Bill, but he was killed when the Angmar orcs and the Gundabad orcs launched a two-pronged invasion.
* **Stealth:** In Episode 7, Odo was able to sneak into a ruin of Dúnedain without being detected by Sir Punchwood.

## Equipment

### Tools

* **Pipe:** Odo had a pipe for smoking pipeweed, and it was placed in his casket.
* **Compass:** Sir Punchwood found a compass on Odo after he died and used it for his quest.

### Weaponry

*"This is his service sling, awarded to him when he graduated the Shirriff's department rigorous training and testing over in the Shire. This is what they give all their Shirriff's, however, I think I may hang onto this one."*
―Sir Punchwood in "Funeral for Odo Baggins"
* **Sling:** Odo used a sling as his weapon of choice, and it was passed onto his chief.

## Relationships

### Family

* Andwise Baggins
* Hilda Baggins

### Allies

* Bowman Diggle - Shiriff Chief
* Sir Punchwood - Chief and Friend
* Myrtle Brockhouse
* Galadhrim
* Near Harad
* Rangers of the North

### Enemies

* Gundabad Orcs
* Angmar Orcs
	+ Ugnag - Killer

## Trivia

* Odo shares his surname with Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins.
* Odo was hired on Hevensday 12 Winterfilth (Wednesday, October 12) and died on Monday 24 Winterfilth (Monday, October 24), although in Episode 10 it was stated that he was slain on the 25th.
* In Episode 6, it was revealed that Odo likes butter on his Hobbit pancakes. In Episode 8, Punchwood mentioned that he gets angry if he has any fewer than four breakfasts before noon. In the same episode he mentioned that Odo loves mushrooms. He also liked pumpkin pie, as he dropped some when he died in Episode 9.
* In Episode 10, Sir Punchwood said that orange was Odo's favorite color.