"You know," he eventually confessed, "Dwarves have become fewer with each passing century... At this rate, we'll soon be nothing more than ancient history, myths for humans. I'm pained to be the only representative of my race on this journey. Just 50 years ago, a dozen of us set out on the road to slay the dragon... I fear, Legolas, by my beard, I'm terrified at the thought that my people will never roam the earth again in search of glory and wealth..."