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How many characters are there in the story The Hobbit?

Answer:

There are literally thousands of characters in the book, but there are some key ones:

  • Gandalf
  • Bilbo Baggins - Protagonist
  • There are 13 dwarves that travelled with Bilbo
  • Gollum
  • Hundreds of other dwarves
  • The Elven King - and many minions.
  • King of the Goblins - and many minions.
  • The Master - and the residents of Laketown
  • Bard
  • Eagles
  • Beorn
  • Three trolls
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