Murin and Drar

In the Third Age, few Dwarves are prone to wanderlust, preferring the sanctuary and familiarity of their holds to the dubious pursuit of life in the wider world. Múrin and Drár are two exceptions to this rule, having travelled far and wide beyond their home in the Iron Hills. Though not blood relatives, the two are inseparable friends (though they still quarrel frequently, as one should expect of Dwarves) and are more than willing to take their blades to Orc-flesh on behalf of those in need. It is whilst returning home from the fiefdom of Lossarnach that Múrin and Drár's path crosses that of Cirion and the other defenders of Ithilien. Having almost as much hatred for Easterlings as they do for Orcs (the Iron Hills often find themselves beset by the Rhunish kingdoms), the two Dwarves choose to ally themselves with the beleaguered Men.