♡ milk tea & bilbo ♡

A quick bagginshield sketch while AO3 is down ;O;

Thorin can assist with most acts, but he thrives in strength based acrobatics.

Fíli and Kíli as an aerial and trapeze duo.

Dís runs the show as ringleader, and like her brothers is trained in acrobatics/spinning wheels/etc.

Frerin's a thrill seeker, so expect explosives.

Dwalin swallows swords, Balin breathes fire.

Glóin and Óin are responsible for the financials and medical care, respectively.

Dori, Nori, and Ori join the troupe later and rotate performances (knife throwing, contortion, juggling, interactive storytelling)

Bifur, Bombur, and Bofur are temporary hires when the troupe arrives in locations near Ered Luin. (They offer merchandise, food, music)

Azog and his son Bolg are performers in a rival Orc-led Cirque (name pending). I'm undecided of who should be the official ringleader, but it is not a pleasant workplace

Bilbo meets Bofur at an integrated school near the outskirts of the Shire. They become inseparable friends. (Disregard their canon ages, please and thank you)

Bofur lands his first gig playing the clarinet for the touring circus, thus Bilbo gets introduced to Thorin and co.

Bilbo is either an anthropologist or journalist. He takes a sabbatical to travel with the troupe.

Bilbo has a bendy and light body... Trust that Thorin will be testing his skills in many categories (the intimate possibilities are endless...🥸)

Bilbo will learn he has a fear of heights thanks to Fíli and Kíli. (There's a safety net, he's fine... Right?)

Day 1: Bilbo fainting, sweating, having nightmares about Dwalin slicing his organs to pieces, possibly set on fire

Day 2: Bilbo exercising/stretching with the troupe, attempting to juggle chestnuts to impress Dís (she is not impressed)