Gimli
Fashion
Gimli takes great care in appearance. He believes in making a good first impression. He has the best clothes, boots, armor and helmet, he has carefully groomed his hair, and he always carries his best axe. It is the axe that has been passed down by his father, who used it in his noble journey. Gimli hopes to embark on a journey of his own. He totes around his axe with pride. So he walks in to Elrond's Council with pride with his father, until he sees the Elf. The Elf is so damn pretty. He immediately hates the Elf.
Ferocious
He's feisty and has a quick temper, which is about as short as him. When someone insults him, his honor, or his friends, all he wants to do is chop off their heads. This temper's the main thing that drives him through a battle. His energy comes in quick bursts, spited mostly by anger, or by friendly taunts by Legolas. His weapons must be strong and sturdy to survive both the battle and his attitude. Few of them do make it through everything. But, in the end, Gimli's not angry for long. His anger only comes periodically, when he's provoked.
Obscure
Among the Dwarves, he's a fine specimen of his race. He's loyal, tough, and has a big heart, albeit a bit selfish and short-tempered. His father's extremely proud of him for all these reasons and more: he's a great fighter and has thick red hair. Few Dwarves are able to say they sport red hair. However out in Middle-earth he feels out of place. He's the only Dwarf, so none of the others understand him completely. The hobbits help him not to feel short, though. He tries to do all the things his friends can, but sometimes he just can't.
Crawling
Living in the mountain halls made him accustomed to small, dark, tight spaces. It also helps that he's short and stout. While his friends struggle to squeeze through tight spaces, he can get through with no problem. It comes with being a Dwarf and living underground. Whenever there is a need to get somewhere through a small space, Gimli is the one entrusted with that job. The hobbits, though small, are not entrusted with dangerous tasks, as they are young and inexperienced. Gimli doesn't mind. He likes the dark and the small spaces. It makes him feel closer to home.
Swarm
Gimli loves to be a part of a battle. Especially an ambush. Ambushes are his favorite. He loves the idea of sneaking up under an enemy's nose and then springing upon them. It invigorates him and gives him energy. This is the kind of thing he lives for. He is ready for the next ambush. He is always in the front; one of the perks of being short. He loves being at the front of the pack, being the first to see the action and attack. The ambush, after sneaking in, starts with a bang. It gives him a rush.
