Merry Brandybuck

Merry was born around the year, TA 2982 to Saradoc Brandybuck and Esmeralda Took. Merry's father was to be the next Master of Buckland and his mother also had been a Took. Merry grew close with his baby cousin, Pippin, who always followed Merry wherever he went. He also once saw his cousin and "uncle" Bilbo avoid the Sackville-Bagginses by seeing a glint of gold before slipping it on, disappearing instantly. Before journeying through all of Middle-earth, Merry used to be something of a troublemaker, and he was the one who got Pippin in trouble, notably his idea to steal a firecracker from Gandalf's cart. However, he felt a sense of responsibility over Pippin, saying he was always the one to get him out of trouble. Merry was also well versed in Middle-earth lore. For example, when Pippin heard sounds in the trees, Merry claimed that the trees could come alive and talk and knew to call them "treehearders" when they met Treebeard for the first time. Over the course of the journey, Merry develops a sense of maturity and loyalty to his friends, to both the friends he has known forever and his newer ones. For example, he joined the Fellowship of the Ring immediately after Sam, showing his unwillingness to abandon Frodo. When the Ents would not help the fight with Sauron, Merry was unwilling to abandon them in their time of need. He even tells Éowyn that his only hope is seeing Frodo, Sam and Pippin again and didn't want Frodo to be found by the Orcs. Merry also grew to care for Éowyn, and immediately came to rescue her by stabbing the Witch-king in the back before he hurt her any further. Merry is a very lovable person who is willing to protect the ones he loves and cares for. He and Pippin are usually inseparable.

blond curly, hair, blue eyes, pointy ears, yellow waistcoat, plain white shirt, brown jacket, brown pants, large hairy barefoot feet

hobbit, halfling

kind, modest, competent, loyal, mischievous, empathetic, protective, funny, caring, mature, cheerful, wise, affectionate, responsible, selfless, honest, strong-willed, troublemaker

causing trouble, doing nothing, not being able to go into battle, being seperated from his friends and family, abandoning his friends, war and death

having fun, raiding Farmer Maggot’s farm, smoking, being at the Green Dragon Inn, singing and dancing, decent meals, being with his friends and family

3’8

swordfighting, leadership, rock-throwing, bravery