Fredegar Bolger Fredegar Bolger Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings". Fredegar, also known as "Fatty", was a Hobbit of well-to-do families in the Shire. He was a descendant of Hildibrand Took (T.A. 2849–2934), one of the many sons of the Old Took. His parents were Odovacar Bolger, a member of the Bolger clan, and Rosamunda Took. Fredegar and his immediate family lived at Budgeford. Fatty was born in T.A. 2980. He had a younger sister, Estella (born T.A. 2985); she later married Meriadoc Brandybuck, who was a distant relation.
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee Samwise "Sam" Gamgee (later known as Samwise Gardner) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. Samwise is one of the main characters of "The Lord of the Rings", in which he fills an archetypal role as the sidekick of the primary protagonist, Frodo Baggins. Sam is a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, which also includes Frodo Baggins, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli son of Gloin, Boromir, Aragorn son of Arathorn, and Gandalf. At the beginning of the story, Sam is Frodo's gardener, and is drawn into Frodo's adventure by Gandalf while