Samwise Gamgee

Samwise Gamgee, found in J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings, is Frodo Baggins' best friend and most loyal companion through all their adventures. Frodo's gardener by trade, Sam is a simple, loyal hobbit of plain speech, who loves Elves and knows a bit about rope making. He lives with his father, who is known as The Gaffer and lives on Bagshot Row in the Shire, close to Bag End where Frodo lives.

As "punishment" for eavesdropping on Gandalf's conversation with Frodo regarding the dangers of the One Ring, Sam is made Frodo's first companion on his journey to Rivendell. Sam saves Frodo's life more than once during the quest to destroy the ring, and he accompanies him to the bitter end.

See also : Middle Earth