Dwalin (Middle-earth Film Saga)/Relationships

Balin
Balin is Dwalin's older brother. The brothers have been very close since they were younger. However, sometimes it is Dwalin who is the protective one. They comforted each other when half of their armies were killed from the Battle of Moria. Dwalin is, in fact, the one looking out for his older brother due to his old age. When they first reunite in Bag End, Dwalin and Balin hit each other on the forehead as a sign of affection.

During the battle of Five Armies, Balin decided to stay behind to fight off the Orcs on their way to Ravenhill. Dwalin realizes this and refuses to leave him. However, Balin says that he needs to look after their king and tells him to take the rams. Dwalin briefly grabs onto Balin's hand as the two brothers say goodbye.

Thorin Oakenshield
(Best Friend; Sack of Erebor-TA 2941) Thorin and Dwalin have been best friends since they were presumably children. They were almost like brothers, and Dwalin would always follow Thorin into battle no matter what it was.

Bilbo Baggins
(Companion)

Dwalin and Bilbo first met in April, where they had their first meeting at Bag End via being orchastraed by Gandalf. However, Bilbo did not like him eating him out of house, and especially when he began throwing things around. Dwalin was also one of the few dwarves who doubted Bilbo (including himself). and bet against Bilbo not appearing. He placed a protective arm over Bilbo when they were cornered by the Orcs and later saved Bilbo from falling off the Misty Mountains.

The duo remained friends, as the dwarves often visited Bilbo afterwards.