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I think a 1/2 dwarf 1/2 human would really be a cross between the races when it comes to looks. They might be a tad taller than most of the dwarfs, maybe a couple inches taller than Dwalin or Kili- which are the tallest in my mind- but they don’t really tower over any of the dwarfs or anything. I also imagine very thick, long hair that they often keep braided in a very simple style. So dwarfish texture with a human style. I don’t think they would have a very thick beard, or maybe none at all, but I do think they would really have the potential to have a lot of strength in them, if they maybe worked on a farm or in a forge and exercised those muscles regularly. Their body could really take on the thick, strong build of a dwarf that way, making them stand out in an all human society. 

I also think a 1/2 dwarf 1/2 human, raised in a human community would be raised to have a lot of patience. It may be a struggle to control their temper every day, but they’ve learned to handle it. But as soon as they get in with the company, they can let their temper fly and it may kind of impress the dwarfs- especially Thorin and Dwalin!! Like imagine someone finishing off the stew while their- we’re going to call them Halfy, just for clarity’s sake :] - so someone finishes off the supper while Halfy is off collecting firewood, or someone drinks their ale while Halfy’s in the bathroom of the pub, or someone plays a mean trick and steals Halfy’s clothes while their bathing in the river... hooooweee that temper flies and that’s how you know Halfy’s part dwarf. But I also think that Halfy is kind of desperate to realize their dwarf heritage and they sneak off to study books in the library and learn Khuzdul by themself, secretly learning to create things, like weapons or armor or beads and things and that’s when their father realizes how badly they deserve and want to learn about the other half of them. So their father, being a friend of Thorin, convinces him to let Halfy along on the quest. And that’s how we meet the gang:

Thorin: Thorin is mad mad mad about them joining the company at first. Halfy’s father must have done something really big to have Thorin owe him such a big favor. Like maybe Halfy’s father saved his life or something and now Thorin has to deal with a mediocre warrior who barely knows basic Khuzdul in his company and he is sure he won’t be responsible for Halfy’s safety. And then Halfy grows on him because yeah, Halfy’s really sweet but they also have spunk. They’re a badass warrior, and they’re picking up Khuzdul really fast and laughing at all the dwarfish stories and absorbing traditions like a sponge and they stick up for themself when Kili and Fili’s tricks come too often or teasing gets too harsh. Halfy’s right up at the front of the line every day when they’re traveling, learning to track and lead and Thorin really just loves it and get very attached to them. Slowly, Thorin starts talking to them more and teaching them things and learning about human culture and he decides he doesn’t really want to allow Halfy to go back home when this is all over.

Kili: Kili is so freaking curious about Halfy. He wants to know everything about being 1/2 dwarf 1/2 human. He takes in all the stories about Halfy sneaking away to learn dwarfish things and he just eats it up because how cool is that. Fili misses the times when Kili wanted to play 20 questions because nowadays with Halfy around, it’s turned into 20,000 questions. And he’s quick to teach Halfy anything they want to know. Lots and lots of archery lessons after dinner. And prank lessons because what else would you get with Kili? It doesn’t take long for Halfy and Kili to be attached at the hip and Kili is the first one to fully accept Halfy into the company which takes all of three seconds. 

Fili: Protective lion. That’s all I have to say. Just kidding. I think Fili lets his brother do most of the talking, but he’s always right there to soak in everything and learn all he can about Halfy. He remembers the tiniest little details of Halfy’s stories and what they miss about home and human culture. If Halfy says they miss the berries that grow in their village’s bushes, Fili finds them and collects a ton and leaves them next to Halfy’s bedroll for them to find in the morning. If Halfy says they miss the songs of home, Fili is learning them and humming them while he’s on watch and Halfy can’t sleep. He’s also there to teach them all about the forge and his weapons and the crests and symbols of the dwarfish culture. It doesn’t take too long for Fili to gift them one of his favorite daggers because “every dwarf needs a dagger” and now I’m crying okay moving on.

Bofur: Bofur is just fascinated by Halfy. And outright about it. At first it kind of embarrasses Halfy and then someone in the company is just like oh, don’t worry Bofur’s just like that and he likes you and wants to learn and then it’s story sharing time and his laugh is so loud and booming and Halfy grows on Bofur and Bofur grows on Halfy and BAM buds 4 life. It’s all fun and games until danger comes and Bofur is shielding and protecting Halfy at all times until Halfy comes out with the coolest warrior moves they learned from their dad and TWIST saves Bofur’s life and he is just floored. And he now knows that Halfy can take care of themself but he’s still gonna probably carry something for them every day and bring their supper to them at night and defend them in battle because Halfy has become really special to him.

Ori: Ori is the quiet little watcher. Halfy sees him with his journals and books and they are the one to go up to him and ask him only if he wants can he please teach them Khuzdul, only if he wants and no pressure and they’ll do his dishes and laundry forever in return please and Ori is just like *throat clearing and wild nodding* sure. Begin friendship. Every night after dinner they are curled up next to each other trying to use the light of the dying fire to look at the symbols and runes in his notebook. Later he gives Halfy a notebook and a pen and Halfy’s so freaking happy about it and it only takes a few months for them to be basically fluent, but they and Ori still work together every day on their runes and grammar and new words and stuff.