He is a long-time friend of Gandalf and the leader of the Rangers of the Wild in the great danger zones outside the Shire. Aragorn, who finds the Fellowship of the Ring in Bree in what appears to be a coincidence but is actually a demonstration of his alertness, provides the most critical guidance for the group against the Black Riders. Despite appearing formidable and rugged from the perspective of the hobbits' sheltered world, he soon proves himself to be a wise, protective, master tracker, and a great hero with spiritual healing abilities.
