Bilbo, Samwise, Gimli, Legolas, Celebrian, Eomer, Theoden, Sauron, Maglor, Luthien, Thror, Thrain, Dwalin, Fili(?!!).
Bilbo: When did taking a chance improve your life?
“When I decided to marry Ithilwen despite the warnings of my parents. I refused to believe that her passing would hurt me so, given that we had had a mortal lifetime of happiness together before it was her time to go. Unfortunately I did not realize that the happier I was, the more it was going to hurt when it all came to an end.”
Samwise: Have you ever done something for a friend that you would never have done on your own?
“I don’t think so. Sure… perhaps if we’re talking about all the silly customs of Men I had to go through when I tried to adapt to their way of life. Had my wife not been one of them, I doubt I would’ve made any contact with mortals on my own.”
Gimli: Have you ever had an opinion about someone that turned out to be completely wrong?
“I see where you are trying to take this conversation. Very well. I can admit it when I have been wrong. Perhaps you, my dear Firie, are not as annoying as I first perceived.
Legolas: What has been your most unlikely friendship, and did it last?
“Oh, it has to be the friendship between me and my late wife’s late brother. He was… eccentric, loud and full of life. Our bond was strong and our friendship lasted until the day he, too, took his final breath.”
Celebrían: Have you ever done something that took a turn for the worse that you weren’t prepared for?
“Well obviously marrying my wife has to qualify. At first everything was perfect, then…she died. If that is not a turn for the worse then…I don’t know what is. And no, I was not prepared for it even though I knew it would happen eventually.
Éomer: What are the things you consider to be worth fighting the system for?
“Love. Though with my newly found wisdom I-… I wouldn’t wish anyone to go through the same kind of agony I’v felt, yet I would wish everyone to enjoy the same kind of happiness I had.
Théoden: When have you been wrong but refused to see it?
“Perhaps… perhaps I should not have rushed to marriage with Ithilwen. It pains me to say this, but… Maybe if I had not married her, things would be-… I would be different - less…bitter.
Sauron: What is your greatest weakness?
“Currently or overall? I don’t know. What is it that makes me weak? My ability to feel? My stubbornness that prevents me from letting go?”
Maglor: Do you believe in redemption?
“I do, though at times I do wonder if…some are just too far gone to be granted redemption. Do they even deserve it?”
Lúthien: Do societal norms exist to be broken?
“No. They don’t exist to be broken, it is not their purpose, but they can be broken when needed.”
Thror: Do you value wealth?
“No. Wealth is not where happiness is.”
Thráin: Do you consider yourself a selfish person?
“I suppose I am, though...I wasn’t always like this. Do I regret becoming this... person I am now? Perhaps. Perhaps not. I do feel I am entitled to be a little self-centered considering that...I have to make it on my own from now on.
Dwalin: Do you have any hobbies?
“I used to have a few. Dancing, occasional singing and cooking as well. Plants and herbs and potions and poisons are the only hobby I have left and I’d say these days they are a part of my profession rather than a hobby.
Fili: Do you have a good smile?
“I like to think I did have...there’s just not much to smile for these days.”