Place 3: Samwise Gamgee
The loyal gardener Sam may not seem like a great hero at first glance. Even for a Hobbit, he is particularly peaceful and good-natured. He is neither the most adventurous nor the largest or smartest Halfling on this list. What stands out about him is primarily his unwavering loyalty.
He accompanied Frodo to the darkest places of Middle-earth. Courageously, he fought against the giant spider Shelob and also proved particularly resistant against the power of the One Ring. Even after carrying the Ring himself for a period, he was able to part with it relatively easily.
Ultimately, Sam carried the exhausted Frodo to the very edge of Mount Doom. Without his indispensable help, the Ring would likely never have been destroyed.
