* A Former Hobbit: He was originally a hobbit named Smeagol, who lived in the Shire.
* Corrupted by the One Ring: After finding the One Ring, Smeagol became obsessed with it, turning him into Gollum, a twisted, corrupted creature.
* A Slave to the Ring: The Ring controlled him, driving him to madness and influencing his every thought and action.
* A Creature of Shadows: Gollum lived in the dark caves of the Misty Mountains for centuries, becoming a creature of the shadows, obsessed with the Ring and seeking its power.
* A Flawed but Complex Character: Despite his monstrous appearance and treacherous nature, Gollum had moments of surprising empathy and even kindness. He also had a complex relationship with the Ring, both loving and fearing it.
* A Tool for Good: While serving as a guide for Frodo and Samwise, Gollum was ultimately a tool in the fight against Sauron, though he was mostly driven by his own selfish desires.
Gollum's story is a tragic example of the Ring's corrupting power, but it also highlights the possibility of redemption and the complexities of good and evil within a single being.