The Hobbit
How many dwarves arrive at Bilbo's home and how does he tell them apart and who is Thorin?
What is the significance of Thorin's key and his map?
What is the significance of Thorin's key and his map?
I think thirteen dwarves arrive, they all have different coloured hoods. The key and map was a plan to get in and through the mountain.
12 dwarves
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There are thirteen dwarves. Dwalin, Balin, Kili, Fili, Dori, Nori, Ori, Oin, Glion, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, and Thorin.
The Hobbit