Thorek

Thorek, a dwarf born towards the end of the Fourth Age, was the first child of Theandir VI, one of the well known Kings-In-Exile. Thorek was an older brother to both Urin and Daylen. At some stage, Thorek inherited the title of King-in-Exile from his father, though it wasn't long before Thorek decided the title wasn't for him. One, he never wished to have children, therefore the lineage of Duor Greatbeard would be ended, and two, Thorek felt as though he would be a rather incompetent leader. Therefore, he gave his title to Urin, who was happy to oblige.

Thorek would become the one to murder the only child of his brother Daylen. The dwarf in question, Baylen, had murdered Üdul, the only child of Urin, in hopes that the rights to the title of King-In-Exile would go to him. In retribution for this betrayal, Thorek killed Baylen. However, a few months down the line, it was revealed that Üdul's lover was pregnant, and that there would be an heir which would become the next King-In-Exile.

Thorek is the namesake for Thorek II, the third child of Urist, the son of Üdul. For when Urist went out on his legendary campaign into Goblin Country, Thorek took it upon himself to look after Urist's child, Alrik. When Urist returned, he showed his gratitude for his great uncle by naming his child after him.