Bard

Lake-Town Ferryman: His formal and legal occupation is that of a ferryman. He transports goods (such as barrels of fish, wine, and supplies) across Long Lake and along the Celduin River. It is hard, poorly paid work, carried out in the region's constant cold. Smuggler: To support his three children and pay the corrupt Governor's exorbitant taxes, Bard uses his knowledge of the waterways to smuggle goods. It is through this clandestine activity that he encounters Thorin's dwarves and decides to help them outwit the city's security by hiding them in his barrels.

Bain (Eldest Son): He is Bard's only son. He is a brave, loyal boy with a strong sense of duty, who deeply admires his father. His role is crucial during Smaug's attack, as he is the one who retrieves and brings the Black Arrow to Bard, even serving as a support for the bow at the moment of the final shot. Sigrid (Eldest Daughter): She is the eldest daughter and assumes the maternal role in the home, caring for her younger siblings and managing the house. She is mature, protective, and remains calm during the most difficult moments of the attack. Tilda (Youngest Daughter): She is the youngest of the siblings. She is innocent and vulnerable, and represents the highest priority for protection for Bardo and the rest of the family during the destruction of the city. And his deceased wife

Pragmatic and cautious: Unlike the people of Lake-town, Bard is not blinded by the dwarves' golden promises. He is realistic and foresees the catastrophic consequences of awakening the dragon; he thinks with a cool head while others celebrate. Deeply family-oriented: His main motivation is his three children. Every risk he takes (like smuggling) is to support and protect them. His role as a father defines his compassion and sense of responsibility. Noble but distrustful: He bears the stigma of his ancestor Girion's failure, making him a melancholic, reserved man, distrustful of the corrupt Governor's authority. However, he possesses an unbreakable code of honor. Brave and decisive under pressure: Although he prefers to avoid conflict, he does not hesitate when danger is unavoidable. He possesses the necessary composure and audacity to lead his people through chaos, becoming the protector of the survivors after the city's fall.

Features: He is a middle-aged man with long, unkempt, dark brown hair and a short but unkempt beard. Expression: His face is usually serious, tired and severe, marked by the worry of raising his three children in a city mired in poverty and oppression. Style of Dress Their clothing is purely functional, worn, and designed to protect them from the cold and rain: Capes and coats: He wears jackets and long coats of tanned leather and thick fabrics in dark, muted tones (browns, grays, and dark greens). His clothes are often dirty from soot and work on the docks. Practical details: Wear fingerless leather gloves (ideal for handling boat ropes and the bow) and high leather boots to protect yourself from the lake water. Key accessories: He is rarely seen without his quiver over his shoulder and his large wooden bow hanging on his back, the tools that define his true identity before he becomes a hero.

The Encounter: Bard, a ferryman from Lake-town, finds the dwarves hiding in barrels after they escaped from the elves. He agrees to help them and smuggles them into the city, hiding them in his own home. The warning: Upon discovering that Thorin seeks to awaken the Lonely Mountain, Bard tries to stop them. He warns the town and the Master that the dwarves' return will only provoke Smaug's wrath, but the town's greed causes them to ignore his words.